The Great War Podcast

68A: Fateful Decisions - The Central Powers - From Alberich to Zimmermann

A look at the Central Powers during the winter of 1916-1917.

 

65: In Winter's Grip

The battle of the Somme comes to an end.

63: Leviathans

With winter approaching on the Somme, Haig hoped to deliver a substantial blow to Germany's forces.

 

61: The Hydra

The Romanian campaign lasted for 101 days. In this episode, we cover those 101 days in 41 minutes.

 

59: Romania

Sensing a shift in the fortunes of war, Romania declares war on Austria-Hungary.

58: Crisis in the East

With the General Allied Offensive in full swing, the Central Powers face a manpower crisis on the Eastern Front.

57: Pozieres

35 days after July 1st, I ANZAC Corps finally secures Pozieres Ridge.

 

55: The Battle of Bazentin Ridge

Just two weeks removed from July 1st, the BEF scores a stunning victory.

 

53: The Long, Long Trail

After July 1st, Fourth Army's efforts devolve into uncoordinated, piece meal attacks.

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Treaty information courtesy of:

The Avalon Project, Documents in Law, History and Diplomacy. Lillian Goldman Law Library: Yale Law School
URL: http://avalon.law.yale.edu/subject_menus/20th.asp

Music:

"Great War Melodies" (Goodbye Dolly Gray) by Band of Blues and Royals, Wartime Memories: Songs of War and Victory from Britain's Most Famous Military Bands
Purchase: https://itunes.apple.com/album/great-war-melodies-goodbye/id529057053?i=529057179&ign-mpt=uo%3D5

Update!: 03/10/2016

Traveling to France tomorrow, will be in Verdun on Thursday followed by a few days in Rome. Back to regular shows upon my return on Oct 16.

Summer (much belated) update!

Just an update on the state of the show. I took a summer job at a live music venue, and the hours have been hectic so I've found little time to focus on the podcast. Episode 46: The Fall of Fort Vaux is written, and once I carve out a free day it will be posted. It should be up in the coming weeks. August might be a difficult month, but because fewer acts have been booked there should be some more flexibility with the schedule. July was a monster, so I'm glad it's nearly over.

Since the job is so mind numbing, I've had a lot of time to think about how I want to approach things. Once things settle down for good in September, we'll hit the ground running and press forward. I've acquired a lot of great sources on the campaigns in the Mid-East and Caucasus, and I also plan to create a mini cast (5-8 eps) that focus exclusively on the air war. As a huge aviation nerd, that should be a lot of fun!

So have no fear, the show is not cancelled but I've had to put it on the backburner for a while. Apologizes for the delay but I hope that when we get back on the track this break will be well worth it.

-Daniel.

45: Dead Man's Hill

The fighting at Verdun intensifies as the Germans seize the crests of Mort Homme and Hill 304.

40: "Repel all boarders!"

The battle of Jutland rages into the night.

33: No Success Anywhere

Desperate to capture the Meuse Heights, the German 5th Army extends operations onto the west bank of the Meuse. When things falter, both armies commit more men to "the Mincer".