The Great War Podcast

It took the United States 65 days to go from committed neutral to full blown participant.

By the end of 1916, neutrality had left the United States in a precarious spot.

Life Magazine, February 1916.

Germany's decision to unleash the torpedoes would have adverse consequences

For the second time in the war, Germany turns to unrestricted submarine warfare.

A look at the Entente during the winter of 1916-1917.

A look at the Central Powers during the winter of 1916-1917.

The life and career of everyones favourite exotic dancer turned convicted spy.

The Great War Aircast - A miniseries on the air war from 1914-1916. Part 3 of 3.

The Great War Aircast - A miniseries on the air war from 1914-1916. Part 2 of 3.

The Great War Aircast - A miniseries on the air war from 1914-1916. Part 1 of 3.

With 1916 coming to a close, the belligerents looked ahead to 1917.

The battle of the Somme comes to an end.

Beginning on October 24th, a French counter attack liberates the forts Douaumont and Vaux, signalling the end of the battle of Verdun.

With winter approaching on the Somme, Haig hoped to deliver a substantial blow to Germany's forces.

Hindenburg and Ludendorff face a home front wracked by food shortages and social unrest.

The Romanian campaign lasted for 101 days. In this episode, we cover those 101 days in 41 minutes.

In the wake of Romania's declaration, Erich von Falkenhayn is dismissed.

Sensing a shift in the fortunes of war, Romania declares war on Austria-Hungary.

With the General Allied Offensive in full swing, the Central Powers face a manpower crisis on the Eastern Front.

35 days after July 1st, I ANZAC Corps finally secures Pozieres Ridge.

Australian and South African forces arrive on the Western Front, and we explore a new interpretation of Fromelles and Delville Wood.

Just two weeks removed from July 1st, the BEF scores a stunning victory.

The 38th Welsh Division faces a gruesome baptism of fire.

After July 1st, Fourth Army's efforts devolve into uncoordinated, piece meal attacks.

The Great War's most infamous day is also its most misunderstood.

At the tail end of Fourth Army's front, Congreve's XIII Corps and Fayolle's Sixth Army achieve remarkable success.

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For Henry Horne's XV Corps, July 1st 1916 was a day of mixed success.

The awful pattern repeats itself as III Corps drives on Ovillers and La Boiselle.

Gommecourt, Serre, Beaumont-Hamel and the Slaughter of the Somme.

The old British front line, looking northeast toward the German trenches. Note the drop in elevation.

"Y" Ravine,

We begin our discussion of July 1st by examining X Corps' attack on Thiepval village.

A survey of the British, French and German armies on the eve of the Somme.

The Somme plan meets stiff opposition in London and Paris. 

Plans for the Somme shift as Verdun rears its ugly head.

The origins of the Somme before Verdun screwed everything up.

Douglas Haig: The Man vs The Myth

A look at the larger world at war, and Graf Spee makes his voyage into the history books.

With the war in the Far East raging in the background, Germany attempts to drive a wedge between France and its allies, but only succeeds in bringing them closer together.

I know I had stated there would be no episode this week, but unfortunately the long weekend plans fell through. -Dan

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