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The Great War Podcast provides a mostly chronological overview of the origins, battles and consequences of the First World War. It will cover the years between 1890 up to the 1920s. This podcast is an independent production. All episodes are researched, written and produced by Daniel Clark. Any errors are my fault alone. All discrepancies will be addressed.
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Friday Nov 28, 2014
Friday Nov 28, 2014
The lines stagnate across the Western theatre.Near the Belgian town of Ypres, German and British troops learn a harsh reality.
Please note: The Asine runs west of Verdun, not east as I state in the episode. -Dan
Map of Western theatre (Sept-Nov 1914) Right click to view in full.
Mass grave at Langemark German Cemetery 
Wednesday Nov 19, 2014
Wednesday Nov 19, 2014
The war on the Western Front opens up, as the German army cruises through Belgium to the gates of Paris. The allies unveil a new secret weapon on the battlefield.
I apologize for the delay this week. I had a heck of a time getting all this stuff sorted out but this is a much better version then I what had originally written. -Dan
Map of the Western Theater, August-September 1914. Note the borders have been modified to to reflect 1914. 
Tuesday Nov 04, 2014
Tuesday Nov 04, 2014
Two German battle cruisers escape the pursuit of the Royal Navy and seek refuge at Constantinople. The entry of the Ottoman Empire by November 1914, ensures that fighting would no longer be restricted to the European continent.