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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 👇🏻
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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👇🏻
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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👇🏻
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December 16, 2024 at 9:52 PM
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!
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December 14, 2024 at 2:07 AM
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 👇🏻
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8tO...
December 9, 2024 at 11:14 PM
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
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
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
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.

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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?
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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
The next episode of Both Sides of the Wire is almost here!

Join Jesse and Matthias at 4 PM (UK) as they dive into Operation Bagration - the Red Army’s 1944 triumph over Army Group Centre. Was it the greatest Allied victory of WWII?

Don’t miss it! 👇🏻
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November 27, 2024 at 3:41 PM
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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November 25, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Join Jesse and Matthias on last week’s episode of Both Sides of the Wire as they dive into the forgotten Rhine crossing. Was it a waste of resources or a legendary airborne operation? Tune in to find out! #ww2
November 25, 2024 at 8:07 AM
Last week Dan & Spencer dive into the Battle of Cambrai—the first major use of tanks in history. A promising start turned to bitter disappointment for the British Army.
Find out why in this week’s episode! #ww1
November 25, 2024 at 8:03 AM