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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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! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Recent Episodes of Pete & Gary's Military History
Ep222: Laugh or Fly - At the Front, 1914
Pete and Gary continue the stories of the men of the Royal Flying Corps, based on their new book, Laugh or Fly. In this episode they tell the story of life at the front during the first year of the war.
Order the book now! https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Laugh-or-Fly-Hardback/p/50848
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
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Episode 222 • 24 July 2024 • 47m and 12s
1918 - The Last Days of WWI
The Germans have battered themselves to the point of exhaustion in their Spring Offensives of March and April, 1918. Now it's time for the Allies to strike back! Beginning with French actions on the Marne, the great Allied offensive that would eventually lead to the total defeat of the German Army begins. And the attack is soon taken up by the British, Australians and Canadians, culminating in the unprecedented successes of August 8.
In the first episode of our new special series about the triumphant campaign that ended the First World War, Peter Hart is joined by historian...
Episode • 24 July 2024 • 1h, 27m and 29s
Ep221: Laugh or Fly - Up, Up and Away!
It's a brand new series! Pete and Gary have a new book out, Laugh or Fly, and in this special series of episodes they will break down the story of the men who flew in the Royal Flying Corps during the Great War. On the ground there was no end to the amusements they could enjoy. But in the air, combat was no laughing matter, and death lurked behind every cloud.
Order the book now! https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Laugh-or-Fly-Hardback/p/50848
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt...
Episode 221 • 17 July 2024 • 44m and 16s
Ep220: Haig Apres la Guerre!
The war is over! But what does this mean for Douglas Haig, commander of the British forces? It's the latest instalment in Pete and Gary's deep-dive into the military career of Sir Douglas Haig.
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
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Episode 220 • 10 July 2024 • 45m and 3s
Ep219: Haig in 1918 - Part 2
It's the second part of Pete and Gary's deep-dive into the career of Sir Douglas Haig in 1918. How will the war end?
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
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Episode 219 • 3 July 2024 • 51m and 43s
Ep218: Haig in 1918
Pete and Gary are back live with a brand new episode! It's a much-delayed conclusion to their special series on Sir Douglas Haig, as the was draws to a close in 1918.
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
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Episode 218 • 27 June 2024 • 55m and 38s
HAIG SPECIAL: Haig in 1917
Pete and Gary revisit one of their most popular but controversial series - the story of Sir Douglas Haig.
The seventh episode deals with both success and failure in 1917. Success at Arras, Messines and the early phases of the Third Battle of Ypres, but dreadful failure in the mud of Passchendaele.
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
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Episode • 20 June 2024 • 1h, 3m and 24s
HAIG SPECIAL: Haig in 1916
Pete and Gary revisit one of their most popular but controversial series - the story of Sir Douglas Haig.
The sixth episode tells the story of Haig during the Battle of the Somme - not a great time for any British commander!
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
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Episode • 13 June 2024 • 1h, 11s
Ep217: Planning for D-Day
It's the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, so Pete and Gary are exploring the huge build-up to the largest amphibious operation in history.
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
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Episode 217 • 5 June 2024 • 59m and 33s
HAIG SPECIAL: Haig in 1915
Pete and Gary revisit one of their most popular but controversial series - the story of Sir Douglas Haig.
The fifth episode tells the story of Haig in 1915, as the British army goes on the offensive!
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
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Episode • 29 May 2024 • 59m and 11s
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