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Not So Quiet On The Western Front! | A Battle Guide Production

Not So Quiet On The Western Front! | A Battle Guide Production

Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer Jones

Welcome to "Not So Quiet On The Western Front," the podcast that takes you beyond the trenches and dives deep into the untold stories and surprising truths of the First World War. Join us as we lift the lid on one of the most pivotal periods in human history, busting myths and unravelling the complexities of a conflict that shaped the course of the 20th century. Host: Dan Hill & Dr. Spencer Jones More about Dan & Spencer: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq#host Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/BattleGuide Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq-paypal E-Mail: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Website: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq Battle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT A Battle Guide Production
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Not So Quiet On The Western Front! | A Battle Guide Production - Episode 31: ANZACS At WAR

Episode 31: ANZACS At WAR

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06/14/24 • 85 min

In this episode we’ll take a look at the fascinating story of Australian troops on the Western Front. From the earliest combat at Gallipoli to their initial fights at Fromelles and Pozieres, through to their final experiences of the war in September 1918, we’ll study one of the finest fighting Corps of the entire First World War.

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Battle Guide Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT

Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/BattleGuide

One time Support: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq

E-Mail: ⁠[email protected]

If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletter

Twitter:

@historian1914

@DanHillHistory

@BattleguideVT

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Host: Dr. Spencer Jones & Dan Hill

Production & Editing: Linus Klaßen

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Not So Quiet On The Western Front! | A Battle Guide Production - Episode 43: Canadians at War Part 2

Episode 43: Canadians at War Part 2

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09/13/24 • 75 min

Details of our associated ‘on the ground’ tour in France: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq-tour

In this episode, alongside guest historian Jesse Alexander we’ll continue our exploration of the remarkable story of the Canadian Expeditionary Force on the Western Front. We’ll look at famous actions in 1917 and 1918, and consider what the war means for Canadians today.

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Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq-paypal

E-Mail: ⁠[email protected]

Website: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq

Battle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT

Our WW2 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow

If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletter

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Host: Jesse Alexander, Dr. Spencer Jones & Dan Hill

Production & Editing: Linus Klaßen

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Not So Quiet On The Western Front! | A Battle Guide Production - Episode 44: Germany at War

Episode 44: Germany at War

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09/20/24 • 80 min

Details of our associated ‘on the ground’ tour in France: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq-tour

In this episode along with guest historian Professor Matthias Strohn we’ll take a long awaited look at the story of the German Army in the First World War. From those first vital days of 1914 through the gruelling battles of trench warfare and the massive assaults of 1918, we’ll discuss just how the German army fought, adapted and sustained 4 years of combat on the Western Front.

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Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/BattleGuide

Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq-paypal

E-Mail: ⁠[email protected]

Website: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq

Battle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT

Our WW2 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow

If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletter

Twitter:

@historian1914

@DanHillHistory

@BattleguideVT

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Host: Dr. Spencer Jones, Dan Hill & Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn

Production & Editing: Linus Klaßen

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Not So Quiet On The Western Front! | A Battle Guide Production - Episode 7: Spring Offensive Part 2

Episode 7: Spring Offensive Part 2

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12/29/23 • 59 min

This week's episode sees Dan and Spencer continue their journey through the fascinating story of the 1918 Spring Offensive with a look at Operation Georgette, the final phases of the fighting and what it achieved.

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Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/BattleGuide

One time Support: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq

E-Mail: ⁠[email protected]

If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletter

Twitter:

@historian1914

@DanHillHistory

@BattleguideVT

Credits:

Host: Dr. Spencer Jones & Dan Hill

Producer & Editing: Linus Klaßen

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Not So Quiet On The Western Front! | A Battle Guide Production - Bonus Episode: The Christmas Truce

Bonus Episode: The Christmas Truce

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12/22/23 • 83 min

In this Special Bonus Episode Dan and Spencer explore the story of the famous 1914 Christmas Truce, how it came about, why it is important and what actually happened up and down the British sector on perhaps the most well-known day of the entire war on the Western Front

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Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/BattleGuide

One time Support: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq

E-Mail: ⁠[email protected]

If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletter

Twitter:

@historian1914

@DanHillHistory

@BattleguideVT

Credits:

Host: Dr. Spencer Jones & Dan Hill

Producer & Editing: Linus Klaßen

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Not So Quiet On The Western Front! | A Battle Guide Production - Episode 5: The Battle of Passchendaele

Episode 5: The Battle of Passchendaele

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12/08/23 • 85 min

In this episode, Dan and Spencer explore perhaps the best known battle to take place on the Western Front in the First World War. Fought in famously atrocious conditions outside the Belgian Town of Ypres, the battle was a highly complex affair. Join is as we discuss some of the key elements and how they shaped the campaign as a whole.

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Do you like our podcast?

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Battle Guide Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT

Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/BattleGuide

One time Support: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq

E-Mail: ⁠[email protected]

If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletter

Twitter:

@historian1914

@DanHillHistory

@BattleguideVT

Credits:

Host: Dr. Spencer Jones & Dan Hill

Producer & Editing: Linus Klaßen

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Not So Quiet On The Western Front! | A Battle Guide Production - Episode 4: The Battle of the Somme

Episode 4: The Battle of the Somme

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12/01/23 • 79 min

In this episode Dan and Spencer discuss perhaps the most infamous of all Battles to take place on the Western front in 1916 - The Somme. Known best for it's disastrous opening day, we explore the planning, execution, impact and legacy of this brutal four month long campaign.

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Do you like our podcast?

Then please leave us a review, it helps us a lot!

Battle Guide Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT

Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/BattleGuide

One time Support: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq

E-Mail: ⁠[email protected]

If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletter

Twitter:

@historian1914

@DanHillHistory

@BattleguideVT

Credits:

Host: Dr. Spencer Jones & Dan Hill

Producer & Editing: Linus Klaßen

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Not So Quiet On The Western Front! | A Battle Guide Production - Epsiode 3: The Battle of Loos

Epsiode 3: The Battle of Loos

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11/24/23 • 68 min

In this week's episode Dan and Spencer explore the September 1915 Battle of Loos. Fought over notoriously 'unfavourable ground' it saw new technology and manpower pitted against stubborn German defences across extremely difficult terrain, with predicatbly tragic results.

Do you like our podcast?

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Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/BattleGuide

One time Support: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq

E-Mail: ⁠[email protected]

If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletter

Twitter:

@historian1914

@DanHillHistory

@BattleguideVT

Credits:

Host: Dr. Spencer Jones & Dan Hill

Producer & Editing: Linus Klaßen

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Not So Quiet On The Western Front! | A Battle Guide Production - Episode 2: The Battle of Mons

Episode 2: The Battle of Mons

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11/17/23 • 67 min

In this episode we focus on the famous opening engagement of the British expeditionary Force on the Western Front, the Battle of Mons. Fought over four days in tropical August heat, it pitched a small professional force of British soldiers against a numerically superior German Army, with incredibly high stakes.

Do you like our podcast?

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Battle Guide Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT

Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/BattleGuide

One time Support: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq

E-Mail: ⁠[email protected]

If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletter

Twitter:

@historian1914

@DanHillHistory

@BattleguideVT

Credits:

Host: Dr. Spencer Jones & Dan Hill

Producer & Editing: Linus Klaßen

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Not So Quiet On The Western Front! | A Battle Guide Production - Bonus Episode: WW2 - Both Sides of the Wire

Bonus Episode: WW2 - Both Sides of the Wire

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08/02/24 • 60 min

Exciting News! This week we’re delighted to be announcing the launch of a brand new podcast, ‘WW2: Both Sides of the Wire’ and in this episode we’ll be joined by the new hosts! We’ll explore the fascinating story of how the First and Second World Wars are linked, but it’s not just the obvious, we’ll also look at some lesser known connections and just how the experiences of those who saw action in the Second World War were affected and influenced by what they had seen in the First.

New Podcast- WW2 - Both Sides of the Wire : https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow

Now available everywhere you listen to podcasts!

World War 2: Both Sides of the Wire is the podcast that takes you beyond the familiar and dives deep into the untold stories and surprising truths of the Second World War from the Allied and Axis perspectives.

Join us as we lift the lid on one of the most pivotal periods in human history, busting myths and unraveling the complexities of a conflict that still shapes our world today.

Do you like our podcast?

Then please leave us a review, it helps us a lot!

Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/BattleGuide

Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq-paypal

E-Mail: ⁠[email protected]

Website: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq

Battle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT

If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletter

Twitter:

@historian1914

@DanHillHistory

@BattleguideVT

Credits:

Host: Dr. Spencer Jones & Dan Hill

Production & Editing: Linus Klaßen

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Not So Quiet On The Western Front! | A Battle Guide Production currently has 50 episodes available.

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The episode title 'Episode 9: Generals!' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on Not So Quiet On The Western Front! | A Battle Guide Production is 71 minutes.

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Episodes of Not So Quiet On The Western Front! | A Battle Guide Production are typically released every 7 days.

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