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.

Meuse Argonne - A Global Overview 05/17/2020

Meuse Argonne - Against a Battle-Hardened Foe 05/03/2020

Bad News, Good News, & Holding the Line 04/12/2020

Episode SA10: Vauquois - “A Heap of Ruins Stuffed with Dead Men’s Bones.” 02/18/2020

Episode SA17: BFWWP Tactical Pause 02/10/2020

Episode SA16: “Insert Laugh Track Here:” A Cross-Cultural Conversation on Visiting France 01/29/2020

Episode SA16: “Insert Laugh Track Here:” A Cross-Cultural Conversation on Visiting France Have 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” For cross-cultural coaching contact Carol at Carol is on LinkedIn: For Randy Gaulke’s excellent website on the Meuse-Argonne , and his new tour company website, . For an overview of Randy’s travel tips: “La Vie en France” blog entries: Mike and Rob Laplander are also offering WW1 battlefield tours through Lost Battalion Tours. Contact us with any questions! 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 verdunpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider reviewing the Battles of the First World War Podcast on iTunes. /episode/index/show/firstworldwarpodcast/id/12896063

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

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: Amazon: The BFWWP is on Patreon: . 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 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: The BFWWP is on Patreon: . 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

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