Battles of the First World War Podcast

The Battles of the First World War Podcast is a podcast that goes in-depth into the battles of the Great War of 1914-1918. The goal is to really go into the details of how and why these battles unfolded and happened as they did. In telling the narrative of these clashes we can revisit some of the stories of the men and women who lived, fought, and died during the first titanic struggle of the 20th Century, for these people have stories that deserve to be told.

Episode 61: Meuse Argonne - Shot to Pieces 12/25/2019

Episode SA14 - An Interview with the National WW1 Museum’s Ms. Lora Vogt 12/04/2019

Episode 60: Meuse Argonne - Taking Montfaucon 11/26/2019

Lost Battalion Tours - Testimonial 11/19/2019

Episode SA12 - The Other Sixteen, an Interview with James Gregory 11/11/2019

Lost Battalion Tours Announcement 11/04/2019

Lost Battalion Tours Announcement JOIN US!!! Lost Battalion Tours is a collaboration between WW1 author and historian Robert J. Laplander, and Mike Cunha, master of ceremonies of the Battles of the First World War podcast and battlefield explorer. Our inaugural tour will be an 8-day trip to the Argonne region August 8-15, 2020. Those of you who have traveled with Robert in the Argonne before know this is no sight-seeing bus trip; this is down in the dirt, where it happened stuff! Now YOU can join us for a trip you won't soon forget! You will stay IN the Argonne, at a small French hotel, as part of your Argonne immersion experience. You'll see all the important spots concerning the battle, including a first hand tour of the whole story of the Lost Battalion with the #1 LB guy in the world. On top of that, each tour can be tailored to fit almost any special request visit by guests. And all of this for a one time, all inclusive price of just $1200.00 per single guest, or $1000.00 per guest in groups of two or more (this price does NOT include air fare). Space is limited to just 14 guests though, so don't wait - contact Mike Cunha or Robert J. Laplander today for more details. More information is coming this week so stay tuned, but if you've been thinking that you'd like to experience the AEF in France, THIS is your chance! This makes a FABULOUS Christmas gift, at a very affordable price that your significant other will treasure forever! Don't miss out! Contact us today and join us - We are along the road parallel 276.4... waiting for you! This announcement was so exciting that not only did I use my excited voice, but Robert Laplander’s two dogs, Buddy and Rebel, immediately started wrestling each other for a spot on the tour--true story! Mike’s contact info: verdunpodcast@gmail.com Robert’s contact info: 308infantry@gmail.com Robert’s website: http://www.findingthelostbattalion.com/ /episode/index/show/firstworldwarpodcast/id/11893796

Episode 59: Meuse Argonne - The Wild West on the Meuse 10/08/2019

Episode 58: Meuse Argonne - Breakdown 09/09/2019

Episode 57: Meuse Argonne - The Keystone, the Shorn Oak, and the Aire Valley 08/18/2019

Episode 56: Meuse Argonne - l’Homme Mort, or, the Small Pocket 07/29/2019

Episode 55: Meuse Argonne - Buffalo Soldiers at Binarville 06/24/2019

Episode 54: Meuse Argonne - 26 September 1918, Pt 3 - AEF 3rd Corps and French 17th Corps 04/29/2019

Episode 53: Meuse Argonne - 26 September 1918, Pt 2 - AEF 5th Corps 03/25/2019

Episode SA9: An Interview with Christopher Huang 01/27/2019

Episode SA9: An Interview with Christopher Huang In this stand-alone episode we have an interview with Christopher Huang, who is the author of the recently-released detective novel “A Gentleman’s Murder.” This is a slight departure from the BFWWP’s usual lineup, but I thought it would be good to support a young author writing a story in which the Great War has a strong presence. “A Gentleman’s Murder” was a fun read. The main character of the story, Leftenant Eric Peterkin, is a veteran of the trenches in Flanders and France as are nearly every other member of the gentleman’s club to which he belongs. Peterkin takes it upon himself to solve an unprecedented murder in the club when he suspects the case is not exactly going to be solved by the police. Christopher Huang grew up in Singapore and moved to Canada when he was 17 years old. He returned to Singapore the following year for two years of military service, before going to McGill University in Montreal to study Architecture. He currently lives in Montreal, and these days he is pursuing the dream of writing full-time. Mr. Huang is a longtime fan of the "golden age" of detective fiction, and in that spirit he writes his debut novel in the hopes that readers will figure out on their own who the killer is. “A Gentleman’s Murder” is available through the Inkshares site, local booksellers, and Amazon. Links to the book will be provided in the episode description, as well on the website post and social media. Check out the book, and support an up and coming author. Hope you enjoy! Inkshares: https://www.inkshares.com/books/a-gentlemans-murder Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1942645953/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_rDAsCb3QQG72N The BFWWP is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BattlesoftheFirstWorldWarPodcast. Any questions, comments or concerns please contact me through the website, www.firstworldwarpodcast.com or the Battles of the First World War Podcast page on FaceBook. Follow us on Twitter at @WW1podcast, and on Instagram at @WW1battlecast. Not into social media? Email me directly at verdunpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider reviewing the Battles of the First World War Podcast on iTunes. /episode/index/show/firstworldwarpodcast/id/8403701

Episode 52: Meuse Argonne - 26 September 1918, Pt 1 - AEF 1st Corps 01/07/2019

Episode 51: Meuse Argonne - The Most Serious Business 11/29/2018

Episode SA8: Armistice Day 2018 11/11/2018

Episode 50: Meuse Argonne - The Battle of St. Mihiel 10/16/2018

Episode 49: Meuse Argonne - An Interview with Robert J. Laplander 10/02/2018

Episode 49: Meuse Argonne - An Interview with Robert J. Laplander On the centenary of the story of the Lost Battalion, we have a very special guest who will talk to us about this epic tale of American heroism, leadership, grit, and a stubborn will to resist in the First World War. Robert J. Laplander is the author of “Finding the Lost Battalion: Beyond the Rumors, Myths and Legends of America’s Famous WW1 Epic.” An enthusiast of the Great War for decades, Mr. Laplander has amassed a vast collection of documentation and paraphernalia related to the story of the men of the US 77th Division who were surrounded by the Germans in the Charlevaux Ravine from the 2nd through the 7th of October, 1918. This collection has helped inform the definitive history he has written of the men of the 306th Machine Gun Battalion, and the 307th and 308th Infantry Regts and their epic five days in the Argonne. Mr. Laplander is considered an authority on the subject of the Lost Battalion, and has appeared in numerous radio and television interviews, including PBS’ 2017 3-part documentary named “American in the Great War.” For more information on the Lost Battalion, Mr. Laplander’s work, and Doughboy MIA (Remember, $10 for them), please see the following links: http://www.findingthelostbattalion.com/ https://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/doughboy-mia-home.html http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/great-war/ The BFWWP is now on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BattlesoftheFirstWorldWarPodcast. Any questions, comments or concerns please contact me through the website, www.firstworldwarpodcast.com or the Battles of the First World War Podcast page on FaceBook. Follow us on Twitter at @WW1podcast, and on Instagram at @WW1battlecast. Not into social media? Email me directly at verdunpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider reviewing the Battles of the First World War Podcast on iTunes. /episode/index/show/firstworldwarpodcast/id/7106166

Episode 48: Meuse Argonne - Allies on the Attack 09/26/2018

Episode 47: Meuse Argonne - An Interview with Randy Gaulke of Meuse-Argonne.com 09/04/2018

Episode SA7: An Interview with the Hawthorn Ridge Crater Association 09/01/2018

Episode SA7: An Interview with the Hawthorn Ridge Crater Association During my recent trip to France, my crew and I had the most wonderful experience when we visited Mr. Andy Robertshaw and Mr. Colin Winn and their archeological dig team out at the Hawthorn Crater on the Somme. How we met the people of the Hawthorn Crater Association will be told in the interview that follows--it was just a stunningly amazing day amongst so many amazing days out there on the Somme and previously in the Argonne. For many years the Hawthorn Crater has sat in relative obscurity on the Somme battlefield. It has been overgrown with trees and brush, and it has remained enough off the beaten path that most tourists have bypassed it altogether. The Hawthorn Crater Association is changing that. Through limited clearance of diseased trees and careful archeological digs conducted with the enthusiastic support of the people of nearby Beaumont-Hamel village, Mr. Robertshaw, Mr. Winn, and several others are bringing the story of the crater and the men who lived in it, fought in it, and died in it, back to life. As I will say at the end of the interview, this is not just digging in the earth looking for pieces of metal from the Battle of the Somme. It is so much more than that, as you will hear. And to be clear: no archeological dig is just digging in the dirt, it’s really important and fascinating stuff! Due to some technical difficulties, Mr. Robertshaw was unable to join us. The VOIP connection also tended to be a bit wobbly at times, but I think overall you’ll be able to understand things fairly clearly. Please follow the Hawthorn Ridge Crater Association on Twitter to stay up to date: @HawthornRidgeCA The BFWWP is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BattlesoftheFirstWorldWarPodcast. Any questions, comments or concerns please contact me through the website, www.firstworldwarpodcast.com or the Battles of the First World War Podcast page on FaceBook. We're also on Twitter! Follow us at @WW1podcast. Not into social media? Email me directly at verdunpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider reviewing the Battles of the First World War Podcast on iTunes. /episode/index/show/firstworldwarpodcast/id/6990464

Episode 46: Belleau Wood - Warriors Into the Woods 07/13/2018

Episode 45: Belleau Wood - Among the Distant Trees 06/30/2018

Episode 44: Verdun - J'ai Fait Verdun 06/27/2018

Episode 43: Verdun - October Knockout 06/26/2018

Episode 42: Verdun - Wastage 06/18/2018

Episode 41: Verdun - Little Willie's Last Thrust 06/13/2018

Episode 40: Verdun - The Trench of Bayonets 06/04/2018

Episode 39: Verdun - Fury in the Desert 05/28/2018

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