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Battles of the First World War Podcast

Mike Cunha
World War I
Battle Of Tannenberg
French Army
Second Battle Of the Marne
Hello Girls
Germany
German Army
First World War
New Ypres League
Meuse Argonne
American Women In World War I
The Stolen Child
Military History
Battle Of Verdun
Battle Of the Somme
American Expeditionary Force
Canada
Wilfred Owen
Veteranism
Demarcation Stones

The Battles of the First World War Podcast tells the story of the Great War of 1914-1918. Telling the stories of the men and women who fought, died in, and survived the battles of the First World War connects our world to theirs and keeps their memory alive. The BFWWP studies one battle at a time from World War I in narrative form, diving into the people, strategy, tactics, and events of each of t... more

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From hero to zero.

On the evening of July 14th, 1918, French soldiers of the 366eme Regiment d'Infanterie led a historic raid into the German trenches opposite them. One of the Poilus, Sergeant Joseph Darnand, led a squad that captured not just Ger... more

A recent trip to the American Civil War battlefield of Fredericksburg, VA inspired this short episode of one remarkable man who lived in that city and went on to serve his country during the First World War: Dr. Urbane Bass.

Champagne - 93rd Divisi... more

New Ypres League member Kirsten Note joins the podcast to discuss her work as a battlefield archaeologist, where she has assisted the Commonwealth Graves Commission (CWGC) in recovering the remains of fallen soldiers of the Great War.

Find out more... more

New Ypres League member Rosie Barron joins the podcast to discuss her work as part of the Joint Casualty & Compassionate Centre, aka the MOD War Detectives.

Join us for a fascinating conversation with someone whose daily work is to help identify th... more

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Recent Guests

Kirsten Note
Archaeologist, New Ypres League member
New Ypres League, CWGC Recovery Unit
Episode: WW1 Battlefield Archeology & Recovering the Fallen
Rosie Barron
Member of the New Ypres League; case worker in the MOD Joint Casualty & Compassionate Centre Commemérations Team
New Ypres League; UK MOD Joint Casualty & Compassionate Centre
Episode: MOD War Detectives - Joint Casualty & Compassionate Centre
Christopher Sims
Member of the New Ypres League; Senior Cemetery Associate for World War I, Flanders Field American Cemetery
New Ypres League; American Battle Monuments Commission
Episode: Honoring the Fallen at Flanders Field American Cemetery
Lady Lucy French
Honorary president of the New Ypres League; great-granddaughter of Sir John French
New Ypres League
Episode: Ypres Day with Lady Lucy French & Roger Steward of the New Ypres League
Richard A. Wasserman
US Army Lieutenant Colonel, retired; author of The War to End All Wars, New Jersey's Role in World War I
Episode: New Jersey's Role in World War I - with LTC (Ret.) Richard Wasserman
Paul Friedland
International lawyer and author of Citizen of the Shadows
University/independent scholar (history author)
Episode: Citizen of the Shadows - The Lives and Lies of Lothar Witzke
Robert Hornick
Retired international lawyer and co-author
Independent scholar
Episode: Citizen of the Shadows - The Lives and Lies of Lothar Witzke
Briana Gervat
Author of There Will Come Soft Rains; travel writer focusing on the Western Front
Author
Episode: There Will Come Soft Rains - with Briana Gervat
Susan Raby-Dunne
Canadian author, military historian and battlefield guide
Canadian War History Tours (as featured in conversation)
Episode: John McCrae: Beyond Flanders Fields - with Susan Raby-Dunne

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Josh
Host of the Battles of the First World War Podcast, contributor to guest introductions and interview guidance

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • In Flanders Fields

    Fascinating episode. I learned a lot of information i did not know.

    Keep up the great podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jdh835
    United States6 months ago
  • Very informative and interesting podcast

    This is a wonderful podcast for World War One buffs. It is very informative. Mike Cunha takes care to select a variety of interesting topics and you get information here you don’t get elsewhere. You’ll never be bored!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gen Buat
    Belgium7 months ago
  • Remember Grandpa

    Every so often I look at my Grandfather's Honorable Discharge from US Army WW1 He served in the first American tanks AEF I have his company picture at the Causual Det. 302 Center Tank Corps His company commander was Capt.

    J.B. Gillen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wolfie/wolf
    United States8 months ago
  • Great intro music

    Best intro in History podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maurice Memoria
    Denmark9 months ago
  • Battles of First World War podcast

    I truly enjoy this podcast! I listen to many episodes numerous times. Mike’s attention to detail is supreme! I particularly appreciate his attention and preparation for his interviews with various individuals. He always is present and engaged with all the guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leslie DFH
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests are frequently described as knowledgeable and well-chosen for their areas of expertise.
Listeners value the host's preparation and interview quality.
Fans appreciate reminders of WWI memory and the human experiences behind battles.
Listeners praise the detailed research and engaging storytelling.
The show is often recommended for history buffs seeking depth beyond surface-level summaries.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

WW1 Battlefield Archeology & Recovering the Fallen
Q: What is it like to notify families and provide closure?
Archaeologists typically do not perform the final identity work; instead, they document and hand over to authorities, while families may be notified and participate in DNA-based identification through specialized teams, often creating a profound emotional connection and closure for relatives.
WW1 Battlefield Archeology & Recovering the Fallen
Q: What happens when human remains are located on a site?
The process begins with careful documentation and GPS recording, followed by notifying the police; depending on context, nation-state jurisdiction is determined, and the remains may be handed to the appropriate national recovery unit (e.g., CWGC) for identification and family notification, all while ensuring legal and ethical handling.
WW1 Battlefield Archeology & Recovering the Fallen
Q: Can you tell us about yourself and how you became an archaeologist?
Kirsten shares a love of history sparked by an Egypt-focused childhood and a pivotal high-school teacher push toward archaeology, followed by university and a career that naturally led to battlefield sites and the CWGC recovery work.
MOD War Detectives - Joint Casualty & Compassionate Centre
Q: What were the Framel and Bocomplegne projects, and why are they important?
Framel (Pheasant Wood) was a mass grave project that demonstrated the early, transformative use of DNA in identifying remains, while Bocomplegne was another large-scale identification effort; both marked milestones in moving from excavation to named burials and deeply affected the team's procedures and capabilities.
MOD War Detectives - Joint Casualty & Compassionate Centre
Q: How does the identification process work when remains are found?
When remains are found, investigators analyze artifacts, regimental insignia, and other clues, then coordinate with the regiment and use records to narrow down candidates; DNA testing is used when a narrowed pool exists, but is not always conclusive, so multiple lines of evidence are required.

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This show covers WWI battles with in-depth narrative storytelling, mixed with interviews, book talks, and site-specific exploration. Episodes frequently center on battles, memorials, and historical figures, blending strategy, on-the-ground details, and memory culture. Guests are historians, authors, battlefield guides, and researchers who illuminate lesser-known fronts, civilian experiences, and memory practices. A standout pattern is combining rigorous military history with human-interest storytelling, travelogues to battlefields, and archival sleuthing, making complex conflicts accessible and emotionally resonant for history enthusiasts, students, and travelers pursuing deeper understanding of the Great War.

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2. Rosie Barron
3. Christopher Sims
4. Lady Lucy French
5. Richard A. Wasserman
6. Paul Friedland
7. Robert Hornick
8. Briana Gervat

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