Mentioned in Dispatches

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Mentioned in Dispatches

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).

  1. 5D AGO

    Ep353 – Edgar Loveland and the QWR – Steve Hammond

    Mentioned in Dispatches

    20 min

  2. APR 1

    Ep352 – U boat technology and doctrine – Michèl Admiraal

    Historian Michèl Admiraal joins Mentioned in Dispatches to discuss his research on the German U-boat campaign during the First World War. Admiraal, a recent MA graduate in Military History from Wolverhampton University, explores the relationship between technology, doctrine, and naval operations. His Stand To! article, Technology, Doctrine and the German U-boat Campaign, offers a detailed analysis of how technological advancements and strategic doctrine shaped each other throughout the war. This episode delves into the tactical and operational aspects of submarine warfare and its impact on naval strategy.

    26 min

  3. MAR 15

    Ep351 – Royal Navy and invasion scares – Steve Dunn

    This episode of Mentioned in Dispatches features historian and author Steve R. Dunn, who discusses his latest book, Spectre of Invasion: The Royal Navy and the Defence of Britain’s Coast, 1900–1918. The book examines Britain's persistent fears of invasion in the early 20th century, the strategic debates between naval and military defence advocates, and the reality of coastal raids and naval engagements during the First World War. Dunn provides insights into how these concerns influenced British military planning and naval policy during the period.

    32 min

  4. MAR 1

    Ep350 – Learning in the Rangers – Mark Jones

    Mentioned in Dispatches

    1h 2m

  5. FEB 15

    Ep349 – British Army before 1914 – Simon Batten

    In this episode of Mentioned in Dispatches, historian Simon Batten discusses his book Futile Exercise?: The British Army’s Preparations for War 1902-1914. Simon explores the British Army's pre-war manoeuvres, training exercises and attempts to learn from past conflicts in the lead-up to the First World War. Highlighting the challenges of adapting to modern warfare, he examines whether these efforts were effective in preparing for the unprecedented realities of trench warfare. His book is published by Helion.

    38 min

  6. FEB 1

    Ep348 – Irish republican women in Ulster, 1914-1922 – Dr Margaret Ward

    In this episode of Mentioned in Dispatches, Dr Margaret Ward, Honorary Senior Lecturer in History at Queen’s University Belfast, talks about her latest book Rebel Women: Cumann na mBan in Belfast and the Glens of Antrim, 1914–1924. In the interview, Dr Ward explores the remarkable contributions of Northern Irish women to the republican movement during one of Ireland’s most turbulent periods. Highlighting the pivotal role of Cumann na mBan in Belfast and the Glens of Antrim, she discusses the challenges these women faced, their resilience in a male-dominated political landscape and the lasting impact of their activism on Irish history. Her book is published by Beyond the Pale.

    54 min

  7. 12/16/2024

    Ep347 –  The 8th Bn, West Surrey Regt – Prof. Ian Isherwood

    In this episode, we are honoured to speak with Dr Ian Isherwood, a historian, scholar, and author of the newly released book The Battalion: Citizen Soldiers at War on the Western Front. Dr Isherwood provides a deeply researched and heartfelt account of the 8th Battalion, The Queen’s (Royal West Surrey Regiment), during the First World War. Drawing from personal letters, memoirs, and diaries, this work sheds light on the emotional resilience, motivations, and lived experiences of these citizen soldiers as they faced some of the war’s most harrowing battles. Join us as we delve into the origins of this project, uncover the personal stories behind the battalion, and discuss the fresh perspectives this book offers on the Great War.

    49 min
  8. Ep346 – Invasion literature before WW1 – Tony Bolton

    12/01/2024

    Ep346 – Invasion literature before WW1 – Tony Bolton

    Mentioned in Dispatches

    29 min
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    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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    • Creator
      Dr Tom Thorpe
    • Years Active
      2017 - 2025
    • Episodes
      362
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      © 2017-2024 Tom Thorpe
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