Mentioned in Dispatches
Dr Tom ThorpeA 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).
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 396 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryEducation | |||
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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
In this podcast, Antony Bell discusses the historical background to his novel A Penny a Shell, focusing on the 1916 Barnbow munitions factory explosion. He explores the lives of the women workers, known as the Barnbow Lasses, who laboured under dange... more
In this episode, Andrew Lucas about hisi book with Jürgen Schmieschek that explores Saxon soldiers during the First World War. Using personal writings, they examine how German troops experienced combat on the Western Front, particularly in Flanders.... more
In this episode, Charles Barrington re-examines the life and career of Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien, focusing on his decisive actions during the early stages of the First World War. The interview explores his leadership at the Battle of Le Cateau and his... more
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Apple Podcasts5StephenKee
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 Podcasts5Gosport BobUnited 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 Podcasts2Twilight-ErrorUnited Kingdom3 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 Podcasts4LivMolUkUnited 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 Podcasts5Eaton Mill ConvertUnited Kingdom5 years ago
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This series centers on deep historical dives into the First World War, with a focus on leadership, memory, memorials, and the social dimensions of conflict. Episodes feature scholars, authors, and researchers who unpack military strategy, biographical portraits, provenance of archives, and remembrance practices, often weaving in anecdotes, primary-source debates, and biography readings. The conversations tend to balance rigorous historical analysis with accessible storytelling, making it appealing to history enthusiasts, researchers, and professionals seeking richly sourced perspectives on the Great War and its legacy.
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1. Antony Bell
2. Andi Lucas
3. Charles Barrington
4. Hazel Strouts
5. Nick Higham
6. Linden MacIntyre
7. Monique Seefried
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