225 episodes
Pete & Gary's Military History Mat McLachlan History
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4.6 • 110 Ratings
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For more than 40 years bestselling author and historian Peter Hart has interviewed thousands of veterans about their experience of war. Join him and his chum Gary Bain as they explore all aspects of military history, from the ancient world to the Second World War. Pete and Gary don't just tell the history, they bring it to life with the words of the men and women who were there!
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Ep216: Air War Over the Somme - Endgame!
As the fighting on the Somme draws to an inconclusive end, the final stages of the air war are playing out in the skies above the trenches.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history
Support the show with a one-off contribution: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmh
Find out everything Pete and Gary are doing at https://linktr.ee/pgmh
For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV
To walk in the footsteps of the soldiers of the First and Second World Wars, join one of our battlefield tours! Full details at https://battlefields.com.au/
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Gallipoli - The Naval Battle
It's March, 1915. Turkey has entered the war on Germany's side and promptly closed the Dardanelles strait, closing off a vital sea route for our Russian allies. Britain and France decide to take decisive action - they will send a fleet to Gallipoli and storm the Dardanelles!
Armed with a half-baked plan, 16 obsolete warships and little idea of the formidable Turkish defences, the navy was determined to steam to Constantinople and victory. What could possibly go wrong?
In the first episode of a special series on the Gallipoli campaign from our sister podcast, Living History, Pete joins historian Mat McLachlan to tell the story of the disastrous naval battle of March 18, 1915.
Hosts: Mat McLachlan and Peter Hart
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Subscribe via Patreon to listen to EVERY EPISODE NOW in this special series! You'll also receive exclusive bonus episodes, early access to all episodes, ad-free listening and special online events with Mat McLachlan! https://www.patreon.com/MMHistory
Join one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information.
Find out more about the podcast and everything Mat is doing at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlan
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Ep215: Air War Over the Somme - Turning the Tide
The fighting on the Somme continues as small-scale attacks push the British line forward into German territory. Now, in September 1916, the Allies are ready for another big push. And the battle in the air continues to rage!
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history
Support the show with a one-off contribution: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmh
Find out everything Pete and Gary are doing at https://linktr.ee/pgmh
For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV
To walk in the footsteps of the soldiers of the First and Second World Wars, join one of our battlefield tours! Full details at https://battlefields.com.au/
Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history.
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Ep214: Air War Over the Somme - High Summer
The first day of the Battle of the Somme was a success in the air, but a disaster on the ground. And yet the British offensive surges on. What was happening in the skies over the battlefield?
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history
Support the show with a one-off contribution: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmh
Find out everything Pete and Gary are doing at https://linktr.ee/pgmh
For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV
To walk in the footsteps of the soldiers of the First and Second World Wars, join one of our battlefield tours! Full details at https://battlefields.com.au/
Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history.
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Ep213: Air War Over the Somme - 1 July, 1916
The air war gets serious! It's the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the skies above the trenches are busy!
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history
Support the show with a one-off contribution: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmh
Find out everything Pete and Gary are doing at https://linktr.ee/pgmh
For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV
To walk in the footsteps of the soldiers of the First and Second World Wars, join one of our battlefield tours! Full details at https://battlefields.com.au/
Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history.
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Ep212: Air War Over the Somme - An Aerial Offensive
In the second part of their special series about the Air War that accompanied the Battle of the Somme in 1916, Pete and Gary discuss the beginning of the aerial offensive, well before the first shots on the ground had been fired.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history
Support the show with a one-off contribution: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmh
Find out everything Pete and Gary are doing at https://linktr.ee/pgmh
For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV
To walk in the footsteps of the soldiers of the First and Second World Wars, join one of our battlefield tours! Full details at https://battlefields.com.au/
Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Customer Reviews
Fantastic
Brilliantly detailed. I love it so much
Pete & Gary’s Military History Podcast
Don’t mistake the light hearted tone at times - these guys have the deepest respect for those who fought and what they went through.
Mainly WWI with a fair chunk of WW2 with occasional excursions into other areas.
Helped me understand a war that can at times just look like khaki and mud.
Frustrating
Whilst the knowledge is unimpeachable and engaging, the tone often detracts from the enjoyment. Whilst there is a place for irreverence, too ready a drift into ‘banter’ risks losing focus and can make for a frustrating listen.