History Of The Great War

After three years of fighting on the Italian front, the war was over. Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwar Sources For God and Kaiser by Richard Bassett Isonzo: The Forgotten Sacrifice of the Great War by John R. Schindler Italy: From Interventionism to Fascism, 1917-1919 by Giovanna Procacci Caporetto and the Isonzo Campaign by John MacDonald The White War: Life and Death on the Italian Front 1915-1919 by Mark Thompson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Italian Front both armies entered 1918 beat down from 3 years of war, but they both had enough power for one more effort. Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwar Sources For God and Kaiser by Richard Bassett Isonzo: The Forgotten Sacrifice of the Great War by John R. Schindler Italy: From Interventionism to Fascism, 1917-1919 by Giovanna Procacci Caporetto and the Isonzo Campaign by John MacDonald The White War: Life and Death on the Italian Front 1915-1919 by Mark Thompson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Italian front both sides stumbled into 1918. Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwar Sources For God and Kaiser by Richard Bassett Isonzo: The Forgotten Sacrifice of the Great War by John R. Schindler Italy: From Interventionism to Fascism, 1917-1919 by Giovanna Procacci Caporetto and the Isonzo Campaign by John MacDonald The White War: Life and Death on the Italian Front 1915-1919 by Mark Thompson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The war came to an end in 1918, in this episode is a quick summary of what came next. Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwar Sources: A World Undone by G.J. Meyer Peace to end All Peace by David Fromkin Fall of the Ottomans by Eugene Rogan The Ottoman Endgame by Sean McMeekin First World War in the Middle East by Kristian Ulrichsen Cavalry, Firepower, and Swords: The Australian Light Horse and the Tactical Lessons of Cavalry Operations in Palestine, 1916-1918 by Jean Bou Chemical Warfare and the Palestine Campaign, 1916-1918 by Yigal Sheffy General Allenby and the Campaign of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force, June 1917 - November 1919 by Matthew Dominic Hughes The World War I Campaigns of Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck and T.E. Lawrence: A Comparison of Two Types of Guerrilla Warfare by Harold Coker Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The war in the Middle East would come to an end, but not before a successful British attack at Gaza and Beersheba. Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwar Sources: A World Undone by G.J. Meyer Peace to end All Peace by David Fromkin Fall of the Ottomans by Eugene Rogan The Ottoman Endgame by Sean McMeekin First World War in the Middle East by Kristian Ulrichsen Cavalry, Firepower, and Swords: The Australian Light Horse and the Tactical Lessons of Cavalry Operations in Palestine, 1916-1918 by Jean Bou Chemical Warfare and the Palestine Campaign, 1916-1918 by Yigal Sheffy General Allenby and the Campaign of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force, June 1917 - November 1919 by Matthew Dominic Hughes The World War I Campaigns of Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck and T.E. Lawrence: A Comparison of Two Types of Guerrilla Warfare by Harold Coker Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The primary effort for the British in the Middle East in 1917 would be an attack out of Egypt and into Palestine. Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwar Sources: A World Undone by G.J. Meyer Peace to end All Peace by David Fromkin Fall of the Ottomans by Eugene Rogan The Ottoman Endgame by Sean McMeekin First World War in the Middle East by Kristian Ulrichsen Cavalry, Firepower, and Swords: The Australian Light Horse and the Tactical Lessons of Cavalry Operations in Palestine, 1916-1918 by Jean Bou Chemical Warfare and the Palestine Campaign, 1916-1918 by Yigal Sheffy General Allenby and the Campaign of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force, June 1917 - November 1919 by Matthew Dominic Hughes The World War I Campaigns of Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck and T.E. Lawrence: A Comparison of Two Types of Guerrilla Warfare by Harold Coker Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ottoman military would be stretched in multiple directions, some of which were forced upon them, some they forced upon themselves. Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwar Sources: A World Undone by G.J. Meyer Peace to end All Peace by David Fromkin Fall of the Ottomans by Eugene Rogan The Ottoman Endgame by Sean McMeekin First World War in the Middle East by Kristian Ulrichsen Cavalry, Firepower, and Swords: The Australian Light Horse and the Tactical Lessons of Cavalry Operations in Palestine, 1916-1918 by Jean Bou Chemical Warfare and the Palestine Campaign, 1916-1918 by Yigal Sheffy General Allenby and the Campaign of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force, June 1917 - November 1919 by Matthew Dominic Hughes The World War I Campaigns of Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck and T.E. Lawrence: A Comparison of Two Types of Guerrilla Warfare by Harold Coker Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Arab Revolt began, and then fizzled very quickly. Lawrence of Arabia also makes an appearance. Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwar Sources: A World Undone by G.J. Meyer Peace to end All Peace by David Fromkin Fall of the Ottomans by Eugene Rogan The Ottoman Endgame by Sean McMeekin First World War in the Middle East by Kristian Ulrichsen Cavalry, Firepower, and Swords: The Australian Light Horse and the Tactical Lessons of Cavalry Operations in Palestine, 1916-1918 by Jean Bou Chemical Warfare and the Palestine Campaign, 1916-1918 by Yigal Sheffy General Allenby and the Campaign of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force, June 1917 - November 1919 by Matthew Dominic Hughes The World War I Campaigns of Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck and T.E. Lawrence: A Comparison of Two Types of Guerrilla Warfare by Harold Coker Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the downfall of the Ottoman Empire seemingly imminent, the British would reach out to its subjects in hopes of stoking the fires of rebellion. Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwar Sources: A World Undone by G.J. Meyer Peace to end All Peace by David Fromkin Fall of the Ottomans by Eugene Rogan The Ottoman Endgame by Sean McMeekin First World War in the Middle East by Kristian Ulrichsen Cavalry, Firepower, and Swords: The Australian Light Horse and the Tactical Lessons of Cavalry Operations in Palestine, 1916-1918 by Jean Bou Chemical Warfare and the Palestine Campaign, 1916-1918 by Yigal Sheffy General Allenby and the Campaign of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force, June 1917 - November 1919 by Matthew Dominic Hughes The World War I Campaigns of Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck and T.E. Lawrence: A Comparison of Two Types of Guerrilla Warfare by Harold Coker Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nobody at the time knew that 1918 would be the last year of the war, but we do, so lets talk about what you can look forward to over the next 11 months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As their major effort for 1917 the British would launch an offensive in Flanders, it would contain some of the most famous, or infamous British actions for the entire war.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the failures of the Nivelle offensive, the French army decided it had enough of useless failures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first days of attack had failed, and now Nivelle would have to answer for his promises of swift victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In mid-April 1917, the attacks would begin, they would go okay, I guess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the date for the attack set, the French goverment, and generals, start to have some concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1917 would see another attempt by the French and British to win the war on the Western Front, it would not work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1917 would be a high point for the air war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1916 would see the RFC take on their greatest task yet, the Battle of the Somme Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The start of 1916 brought with it the dawn of a new era of aerial combat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our last episode on America entering the war, we have a bit of a grab bag of topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saying you are joining a war and fighting a war are very different, as the Americans would find out in 1917. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On April 6th, 1917 the United States would declare war, how did they get there? What happened next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1917 would see the entry of the last major belligerent in the war, the United States, and it would start with a telegram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U-Boats have been unleashed, it is time for the British and Americans to respond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1917 the Germans made the decision to launch another unrestricted U-Boat campaing, but why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A key inflection point for the war was the decision for a German unrestricted submarine campaign in 1917. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Bolsheviks now in control it was time to get out of the war, and the cost would be great. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second Russian Revolution of 1917 would come to pass in October, and behind it would be a group called the Bolsheviks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When your country is crumbling around you, the best course of action is to launch an attack, obviously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Tsar now gone, Russia continues its slide into the abyss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The February Revolution would bring the Tsarist government toppling down, but what would take it's place? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1917 would be a hard year for Russia as it experienced 2 revolutions, in this episode we discuss some of the causes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 7 of our Italian front episodes sees the Caporetto attack come to is conclusion, and we bid farewell to an old friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 6 of our Italian front episodes and the climax of the Italian front arrives as the Germans and Austrians launch the Battle of Caporetto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 5 of our Italian front episodes sees us finally arrive in 1917. It is time for the Italians do to what the Italians had been done, 10th time's a charm? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special introduction episode to a new series of Patreon episodes.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 4 of our Italian front episodes sees the final attack of 1916, the death of an Emperor, and a meeting of the minds in Rome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 3 of our coverage of the Italian Front in 1916 we look at the 8th Battle of the Isonzo and then discuss morale and discipline in the Italian Army. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 of our coverage of the Italian front in 1916 sees the Italians try two more offensives on the Isonzo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 1 of our chronicle of the events of 1916 and 1917 on the Italian front. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 of Romania's No Good Very Bad Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

O Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 1 of Romania's No Good Very Bad Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Romanian Campaign started with a bang for the Romanians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In August 1916 Romania entered the war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our final episode about food (for now) we check in with what the men are eating at the front. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We catch up with what was happening in Italy, before just discussing some random topics from the homefront. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Austro-Hungarian and the Ottoman Empires would both have problems with food while all countries would try to keep their citizens in support of the war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk about the struggles in Germany where food was hard to find. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While fighting was raging at the front, back at home it was no cakewalk, and there certainly was no cake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices