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Mentioned in Dispatches

Dr Tom Thorpe
World War I
First World War
Great War
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Shellshock
Gallipoli
London Territorial Force
Germany
Western Front
Military History
World War 1
Invasion Literature
Canadian War Museums
British Army
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The Unknown Warrior
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London Territorials
Llandovery Castle
Psychological Trauma

A podcast hosted by Dr Tom Thorpe on all aspects of the Great War from the UK's leading First World War history society The Western Front Association (www.westernfrontassociation.com).

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In this podcast, Gerard Shannon discusses his biography of Rory O’Connor, a key figure in the Irish revolutionary period. He explores O’Connor’s journey from engineer to senior IRA leader and his involvement in the political and military struggles of... more

In this episode, Rebecca Clarke examines the sinking of HMS India in 1915 and the extraordinary stories of the survivors who were interned in Norway. Drawing on family archives and personal letters, she reconstructs the experiences of these sailors d... more

In this podcast, Patrick Taylor discusses his research into the experiences of shell-shocked servicemen returning to civilian life after the First World War. Drawing on archival sources from Britain and Australia, he examines issues of rehabilitation... more

In this episode, Aimée Fox, Mike Finch and David Morgan-Owen discuss their edited volume on how the First World War was perceived and interpreted by those who experienced it. They explore how different groups, including soldiers, commanders and polit... more

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Gerard Shannon
Historian and public historian focusing on Irish revolutionary history
Independent historian / public historian
Episode: Ep389 – Rory O’Connor and the Irish Revolution – Gerard Shannon
Rebecca Clarke
Teacher, writer, historian
Independent researcher, author of A Bare Chronicle of Existence
Episode: Ep388 – The sinking of HMS India – Rachel Clarke
Patrick Taylor
PhD researcher focusing on shell-shocked and psychologically disabled servicemen, comparative Britain and Australia
Anglia Ruskin University
Episode: Ep387 – Shellshocked soldiers returning from the Battlefield – Patrick Taylor
Aimee Fox
Senior Lecturer, University of St Andrews, co-author of the framing book
University of St Andrews
Episode: Ep386 – Framing the Great War – Drs Aimee Fox, Mike Finch & David Morgan-Owen
Mike Finch
Associate Professor of the history of war and strategy
Deakin University / Center for Future Defense and National Security
Episode: Ep386 – Framing the Great War – Drs Aimee Fox, Mike Finch & David Morgan-Owen
David Morgan-Owen
Senior Lecturer, School of IR at St. Andrews
University of St Andrews
Episode: Ep386 – Framing the Great War – Drs Aimee Fox, Mike Finch & David Morgan-Owen
Antony Bell
Novelist
Self-published/Author of historical fiction about Barnbow
Episode: Ep385 – The Barnbow Disaster – Antony Bell
Andi Lucas
Author of a book on Saxon soldiers on the Western Front; co-authoring with Jürgen Schmieschek
Author; Saxon Army specialist
Episode: Ep384 – The Saxons in Flanders, 1914-8 – Andrew Lucas
Charles Barrington
Author and scholar discussing Horace Smith-Dorrien
Author of a biography on Smith-Dorrien
Episode: Ep383 – Smith Dorien saving the British army – Charles Barrington

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Tom Thorpe
Host of Mentioned in Dispatches
Dr Tom Thorpe
Host of Mentioned in Dispatches

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 93 ratings
  • Good WW1 podcast

    I like this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StephenKee
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Excellent episode 300

    Episode 300 with John, Jonathan and Alex was excellent. Intelligent and scholarly without being pompous or elite.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gosport Bob
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Great content . Worst sound on the internet

    This podcast has some really interesting episodes, some appear a few months after other podcasters have produced similar content.

    The main issue is the sound quality is appalling, mostly recordings of telephone conversations or zoom calls … who knows. Up your game.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Twilight-Error
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • LivMolUK

    Although I listen regularly and enjoy these podcasts I wish Tom Thorpe would engage more with his guests. Always the same introduction and no responses from him to their answers. He almost seems disinterested.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    LivMolUk
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • A bit hit & miss

    Some contributors are very knowledgeable, articulate & thoroughly worth listening to. Others I’m afraid are less so.

    I appreciate that Tom Thorpe is based in Ulster but there is a bias towards having Irish contributors & Irish-centric topics far beyond what would be expected if the distribution of discussions represented the myriad of Great War subjects available.

    Perhaps the podcast more represents the Western Front Association, somethings good, some mediocre & some occasionally poor & ill t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eaton Mill Convert
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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High regard for scholarly depth and variety of guest perspectives
Some feedback on sound quality and host engagement, with room for more conversational interaction
Broadly acclaimed for thorough, engaging WWI coverage and strong guest lineups

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep389 – Rory O’Connor and the Irish Revolution – Gerard Shannon
Q: How did O'Connor's early life and experiences influence his later role in the revolutionary movement?
His upper-middle-class upbringing and work as an engineer gave him technical expertise that proved invaluable for sabotaging railways, organizing escapes, and rebuilding the Irish Volunteer movement, which made him a trusted engineering leader within the IRA.
Ep389 – Rory O’Connor and the Irish Revolution – Gerard Shannon
Q: Tell us a bit about Rory O'Connor and why you chose to write a full biography now.
O'Connor is a pivotal yet enigmatic figure whose background as an engineer and organizer helped shape the post-1916 revolution. His close associations with Plunkett, Collins, and O'Higgins illuminate how personal networks influenced strategic decisions, and new archival material allows a deeper, more nuanced portrayal beyond public memory.
Ep384 – The Saxons in Flanders, 1914-8 – Andrew Lucas
Q: How did you select the ten soldiers, and what do their stories reveal about life behind the front lines?
Selection was driven by available material from private collections, aiming to cover a cross-section of ranks and units on the front, with a focus on daily life, supply, morale, and interactions with civilians, rather than just battlefield action.
Ep384 – The Saxons in Flanders, 1914-8 – Andrew Lucas
Q: What drew you to the Saxon soldiers in Flanders and how did the book come together?
The guest explains that personal family history, access to German and privately collected archives, and collaboration with co-author Jürgen Schmieschek led to a comprehensive English-language account that builds on a long process of collecting diaries, letters, and regimental histories to illuminate daily life and identity.
Ep383 – Smith Dorien saving the British army – Charles Barrington
Q: Who was Horace Smith-Dorrien, and how did his career reflect the rise of the British Empire up to the First World War?
Barrington explains that Smith-Dorrien's career spanned the Zulu War, Egypt, India, the Northwest Frontier, and the Boer War, building a leadership style rooted in understanding troops and a forward-looking approach to modern warfare that foreshadowed WWI.

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Across recent episodes, the show centers on deep historical scholarship related to the First World War, blending rigorous academic analysis with accessible storytelling. Listeners encounter in-depth interviews with historians, researchers, and authors who unpack topics ranging from military campaigns and strategic decisions to memory, memorials, and personal narratives of those touched by the war. A notable strength is the ability to connect archival research and family histories to broader geopolitical contexts, often highlighting underexplored episodes, memorialization efforts, and the human dimensions of conflict. The format consistently foregrounds nuanced perspectives, balanced storytelling, and a strong emphasis on source material suc... more

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