342 episodes

A podcast hosted by Dr Tom Thorpe on all aspects of the Great War from the UK's leading First World War history society The Western Front Association (www.westernfrontassociation.com).

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    • 4.5 • 40 Ratings

A podcast hosted by Dr Tom Thorpe on all aspects of the Great War from the UK's leading First World War history society The Western Front Association (www.westernfrontassociation.com).

    Ep334 – The Office of Military Secretary – Prof John Bourne

    Ep334 – The Office of Military Secretary – Prof John Bourne

    Prof. John Bourne talks about the essential role, activities, and function of the Office of the Military Secretary during the Great War. John offers valuable insights into this often-overlooked aspect of wartime operations. Explore the inner workings of the military bureaucracy that played a crucial role in shaping the course of the Great War.

    • 41 min
    Ep333 – Ireland in Ypres, 1914 – 2014 – Dr Dominiek Dendooven

    Ep333 – Ireland in Ypres, 1914 – 2014 – Dr Dominiek Dendooven

    • 57 min
    Ep332 – Midland Railway men of the GW – Quint Watt

    Ep332 – Midland Railway men of the GW – Quint Watt

    • 50 min
    Ep331 – God and the British Soldier – Prof Michael Snape

    Ep331 – God and the British Soldier – Prof Michael Snape

    • 50 min
    Ep329 – Mametz, 38th Division and the Great War – Prof Chris Williams

    Ep329 – Mametz, 38th Division and the Great War – Prof Chris Williams

    • 1 hr 44 min
    Ep328 – Why the Allies won the Great War – Prof Mark Connelly

    Ep328 – Why the Allies won the Great War – Prof Mark Connelly

    On this week’s, Dispatches Podcast we delve into the intricacies of the Great War and explore the question on everyone's mind: "Why did the Allies emerge victorious?" In this thought-provoking lecture, historian Prof. Mark Connelly takes us on a journey through the annals of history, offering insights into the strategic, political, and human factors that ultimately led to the Allies' triumph. Recorded live at the Cork Great War Conference in October 2023.

    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
40 Ratings

40 Ratings

StephenKee ,

Good WW1 podcast

I like this podcast

Gosport Bob ,

Excellent episode 300

Episode 300 with John, Jonathan and Alex was excellent. Intelligent and scholarly without being pompous or elite.

LivMolUk ,

LivMolUK

Although I listen regularly and enjoy these podcasts I wish Tom Thorpe would engage more with his guests. Always the same introduction and no responses from him to their answers. He almost seems disinterested.

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