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We're excited to announce our upcoming "Doughboys at War" battlefield tour. Over 6 days, you'll explore the history of the AEF by visiting key sites, above and below ground, across the Western Front. Act fast - limited spaces!
Details & itinerary 👇🏻
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Exited and honored to have joined @historian1914.bsky.social and @battleguidevt.bsky.social in their podcast series on the French Army on the Western Front during #WW1/#1GM. Stay tuned for more episodes!
#FWW #History
We begin an exciting new arc on the #podcast this week examining France in #WW1!

Dan & I are joined by @taubhistory.bsky.social as we consider the French army on the eve of war. Listen in to hear us discuss everything from pantalon rouge to the Dreyfuss affair.

battleguide.co.uk/nsq
January 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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A great discussion on the podcast with @battleguidevt.bsky.social
and @taubhistory.bsky.social this week as we examine how the French Army turned the tide at the 'Miracle on the Marne' in 1914 - one of the most important battles in European history!

#WW1
#History

battleguide.co.uk/nsq
February 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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The latest YouTube documentary on Gallipoli I had the pleasure to research and script with @battleguidevt.bsky.social and @gallipoliassoc.bsky.social Hope you enjoy it

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ANZAC Breakout: The Fight for the Heights
YouTube video by Battle Guide
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February 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
From all of us here at Battle Guide, we want to thank you for all of your support this past year. We wish you a happy and safe New Year and look forward to everything the next year has in store for us! 🎊
January 1, 2025 at 12:17 PM
If you enjoyed last week’s “Not So Quiet” episode, be sure to check out our latest video on the Christmas Truce!

Watch here 👇🏻
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How Many Died in The 'Christmas Truce'? (WW1 Documentary)
YouTube video by Battle Guide
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December 26, 2024 at 12:26 PM
In today’s episode, we're revisiting a festive favourite: the famous Christmas Truce of 1914.

In this special episode, Dan and Spencer delve into the events that unfolded during those remarkable 24 hours.

Listen now 👇🏻
battleguide.co.uk/nsq
December 20, 2024 at 3:24 PM
In today’s episode, we revisit the memory of World War II, examining how it’s remembered, commemorated, and misused in the Allied Big Three - USSR, USA, and UK.

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December 19, 2024 at 12:05 AM
Shaping the memory of WWII!

Discover more about the memory of World War II in last week's episode of Both Sides of the Wire👇🏻
battleguide.co.uk/bsow
December 17, 2024 at 12:11 PM
The virtual tour you voted for this week is here -Gallipoli 1915!

Head over to Patreon or our YouTube Members page to watch👇🏻
📺 www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT
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December 16, 2024 at 9:52 PM
You can now listen to this week's episode of Not So Quiet on your favourite podcast platform!

This episode explores the machine gun's history on the Western Front, its battlefield evolution, and its role as trench warfare's defining weapon.

Listen now 👇🏻
battleguide.co.uk/nsq
Podcast | Not So Quiet On The Western Front!
Explore the untold stories and surprising truths of the First World War with the Not So Quiet On The Western Front! Podcast. Unravel the complexities of this pivotal period in history.
battleguide.co.uk
December 14, 2024 at 2:21 AM
A brand new Not So Quiet episode has dropped!

This week, Dan and Spencer explore the machine gun's history on the Western Front, its battlefield evolution and role as the defining weapon of trench warfare.

Listen now on your favourite podcast platform!
🎧 battleguide.co.uk/nsq
December 14, 2024 at 2:07 AM
The latest episode of Both Sides of the Wire is now available to stream on all podcast platforms!

Listen now 👇🏻
battleguide.co.uk/bsow
Podcast | WW2 Both Sides of the Wire!
Support the WW2 Both Sides of the Wire show by becoming a Patreon member or making a one-time contribution. Help deliver new episodes week by week.
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December 12, 2024 at 2:08 PM
In the latest episode of Both Sides of the Wire, we explore a key aspect of WWII beyond traditional battlefields: the complex, controversial battle over its memory. Eighty years on, how does WWII shape our present and political agendas?

Tune in to find out!
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December 12, 2024 at 1:31 PM
On July 18, 1944, near Caen, 600 tanks roared into action, marking the start of Normandy's single-largest tank battle: Operation Goodwood. In our latest video, we trace the 3rd Royal Tank Regiment as they led the charge in the opening hours. Watch here 👇🏻
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December 9, 2024 at 11:14 PM
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Friday Reads: I’m reading “Deborah and the War of the Tanks” by John Taylor. Introduced to this story by @battleguidevt.bsky.social via their superb YouTube video.
December 7, 2024 at 2:25 AM
In this week's episode, we revisit the famous 'Trench Slang' of the Western Front, exploring its origins and why some phrases have endured for over a century while others have faded away.

Listen now!
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December 6, 2024 at 1:38 PM
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December 5, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Join us as a Patreon or YouTube Member to unlock our full library of tours, including the newly released Le Cateau 1914. Dive into history from the medieval era to WWII with regularly updated content and exclusive perks!
Learn more here 👇🏻
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December 6, 2024 at 3:00 AM
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I regret nothing with my podcast choices.

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December 5, 2024 at 5:14 AM
In this episode, we dive into WWII’s fascinating “what-ifs,” unpacking Operation Sea Lion—the German plan to invade Britain in 1940 that never came to pass.

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December 4, 2024 at 11:43 PM
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One of my favourite virtual tours - across one of my favourite #WW1 battlefields! 👇
A special update for our Patreons and YouTube Members: the latest on-demand tour is live!
Join Dr Spencer Jones as he retraces the steps of the British Expeditionary Force during the Battle of Le Cateau in August 1914.

Patreon👉🏻 patreon.com/BattleGuide
Youtube👉🏻 www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT
December 2, 2024 at 6:05 PM
A special update for our Patreons and YouTube Members: the latest on-demand tour is live!
Join Dr Spencer Jones as he retraces the steps of the British Expeditionary Force during the Battle of Le Cateau in August 1914.

Patreon👉🏻 patreon.com/BattleGuide
Youtube👉🏻 www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT
December 2, 2024 at 3:27 PM
In our latest video, we uncover the incredible story of Elphy Chamberlain: a young man whose journey through WWI and its aftermath reveals resilience, tragedy, and an enduring legacy.
Using cutting-edge tech and a rare wartime collection, we bring his story to life👇🏻
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6gB...
December 2, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Don’t miss this week’s episode as we delve deeper into the story of the Battle of Cambrai.
What unfolded on its dramatic opening day, and how did the battle evolve from there?
🎧 battleguide.co.uk/nsq
November 30, 2024 at 9:43 PM
Don't forget to tune in to this week’s episode of Both Sides of the Wire as Jesse and Matthias delve into Operation Bagration—the Red Army’s 1944 triumph over Army Group Centre—to explore whether it was the greatest Allied victory of the war.

Don’t miss it!

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November 28, 2024 at 12:51 PM