“Insert Laugh Track Here:” A Cross-Cultural Conversation on Visiting France
Battles of the First World War Podcast
Release Date: 01/29/2020
“Punching Above Our Weight: The Canadian Military at War Since 1867” with David Borys
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Author David Borys comes on the podcast to discuss his book “Punching Above Our Weight: The Canadian Military at War Since 1867,” which takes readers on a riveting exploration spanning one hundred and fifty years of Canadian forces. “Punching Above Our Weight" is a photograph-rich history of 150 years of the Canadian military traces the evolution of the country’s armed forces from a small, underfunded, poorly trained militia to the modern, effective military it is today. From the Red River Resistance and the Boer War through the world wars to modern peacekeeping and the long war...
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“Serpents of War:” A Discussion with Drs. Steven Trout & Ian Isherwood
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From University Press of Kansas: “Serpents of War” is the memoir of Pennsylvanian Major Harry Dravo Parkin, is a rare account of World War I as seen from the perspective of a battalion commander. As a mid-level officer responsible for the lives and welfare of over a thousand men, Parkin conveys the stress of command at a time when one innocent blunder could cost an officer his combat assignment, brings the inferno of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive to life in terrifying, gory detail, and recounts being taken prisoner by the Imperial German Army—a rare experience among American soldiers in...
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Ors Communal Cemetery - Wilfred Owen’s Grave
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An homage to Wilfred Owen, based on a visit to his grave in Ors, France in July 2024. The BFWWP is on Patreon: . Any questions, comments or concerns please contact me through the website, www.firstworldwarpodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter at @WW1podcast, the Battles of the First World War Podcast page on FaceBook, and on Instagram at @WW1battlecast. Not into social media? Email me directly at [email protected]. Please consider reviewing the Battles of the First World War Podcast on iTunes.
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Jake’s Pilgrimage & Lost Battalion Tours
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This is a recording of our monthly talks on Patreon. Jake is a great friend of mine whom I’ve known for years, thanks to the podcast! Jake joined us to go on the 2024 Meuse-Argonne tour with Lost Battalion Tours, as well as a pilgrimage to where his dad fought during the Second World War. Dr. Clint Heacock, another great friend, joined us for Jake’s very moving day. Hope you enjoy this one. Lost Battalion Tours: [email protected] The BFWWP is on Patreon: . Any questions, comments or concerns please contact me through the website,...
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“The Other Trench: The WW1 Diary and Photos of a German Officer” with Philipp Cross
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Author Philipp Cross comes on the podcast to discuss his book “The Other Trench: The WW1 Diary and Photos of a German Officer,” which contains the diary of his great-great-grandfather Alexander Pfeiffer. “The Other Trench” website: Where to buy “The Other Trench:” The BFWWP is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BattlesoftheFirstWorldWarPodcast. Any questions, comments or concerns please contact me through the website, www.firstworldwarpodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter at @WW1podcast, the Battles of the First World War Podcast page on...
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“Never Home - Remembering the Military Heroes Who Never Returned” with Richard Sherman
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Author Richard Sherman comes on the podcast to discuss his book and homage "Never Home - Remembering the Military Heroes Who Never Returned.” In 2017, professional photographer and Navy veteran Richard Sherman embarked on a journey to visit and photograph all 23 American overseas World War I and World War II cemeteries. After six years and eight trips to three continents, he published “Never Home: Remembering the Military Heroes Who Never Returned.” The book features dramatic imagery of all 23 cemeteries—from Normandy to Manila—and more that 50 biographies of individuals who,...
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Verdun - The Defence of Retranchement R1
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This episode was inspired by an afternoon walking tour hosted by the Mémorial de Verdun museum. For five days in the beginning of June 1916, French Army CPT Charles Delvert and his 8th Company, 101st Infantry Regiment, defended the Retranchement R1 redoubt against ceaseless German attacks. This is their story, in Delvert’s own words. Reference map for episode: Mémorial de Verdun museum: New Ypres League, where to join - New Ypres League vzw: The BFWWP is now on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BattlesoftheFirstWorldWarPodcast. Any...
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“Under Foreign Flags:” Tennessee Volunteers in WW1 with Historian Pat Gang
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Independent historian Pat Gang comes on the podcast to talk about Tennessee men who volunteered to fight in foreign armies before the United States entered World War I. The men discussed: Paul & Kiffin Rockwell Charles Loring Clark Zephaniah Porter Broom James Clyde Lloyd Dr. John W. Morris New Ypres League, where to join - New Ypres League vzw: Want to join Lost Battalion Tours in 2025? Email us: [email protected] The BFWWP is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BattlesoftheFirstWorldWarPodcast. Any questions,...
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We Are So Close: Help Award a Congressional Gold Medal for the WWI Hello Girls
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Following up on a podcast discussion we had last year to help the push to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the US Army’s Hello Girls of WW1, we have good news: We are so close to reaching the numbers we need! The Hello Girls of the WW1 US Army have never been officially recognized for the groundbreaking service they provided as America’s first women soldiers. In this call to action, an incredible group of people come back on to talk about why the Hello Girls should receive the Congressional Gold Medal. Joining us are: Congressman Emanuel Cleaver,...
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World War 1 - Coalition Warfare & Command Challenges
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In this stand-alone episode we are going up over the battlefields and the fronts to take a 10,000 meter (that’s 30,000ft) view of the Great War, specifically prosecuting that war through the framework of coalition warfare. We’re going to take a look at the challenges of command within a warfighting coalition. New Ypres League, where to join - New Ypres League vzw: Want to join Lost Battalion Tours in 2025? Email us: [email protected] The BFWWP is on Patreon: . Any questions, comments or concerns please contact me through the website,...
info_outlineHave you ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of visiting France, or felt it was something too foreign and too out of reach?
In this episode, I speak with Carol Kieffer and Randy Gaulke, two experienced residents and tourists of France. Carol, author of “Living and Working in France: Thriving through Understanding” and cross-cultural training coach, and Randy, seasoned tourist of the Meuse-Argonne region of France and battlefield tour leader, come on the show to strip away some of the misconceptions and misunderstandings many Americans may have about France and visiting it.
What follows is a nearly hour-long conversation where we discuss traveling through France, proper social etiquette, what to expect from French restaurants, shops, and supermarkets, how to prepare, and how to set yourself up to make the most of your experience. We even bring up squat toilets...really, it’s worth the listen.
Ultimate credit for the realization of this podcast goes to Mrs. Laurie Gaulke, whose connections created the conditions that allowed everyone to come together. Thank you so much!
Links to Carol Kieffer and her book, “Living and Working in France: Thriving through Understanding”
amazon.com/author/carolkieffer
For cross-cultural coaching contact Carol at [email protected]
Carol is on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carol-kieffer-trainer/
For Randy Gaulke’s excellent website on the Meuse-Argonne
https://meuse-argonne.com, and his new tour company website, https://kneedeepintohistory.com.
For an overview of Randy’s travel tips: http://meuse-argonne.com/?page_id=278
“La Vie en France” blog entries: http://meuse-argonne.com/?cat=275
Mike and Rob Laplander are also offering WW1 battlefield tours through Lost Battalion Tours.
Contact us with any questions! [email protected]
Any questions, comments or concerns please contact me through the website, www.firstworldwarpodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter at @WW1podcast, the Battles of the First World War Podcast page on FaceBook, and on Instagram at @WW1battlecast. Not into social media? Email me directly at [email protected]. Please consider reviewing the Battles of the First World War Podcast on iTunes.