
Welcome to "Not So Quiet On The Western Front," the podcast that takes you beyond the trenches and dives deep into the untold stories and surprising truths of the First World War. Join us as we lift the lid on one of the most pivotal periods in human history, busting myths and unravelling the complexities of a conflict that shaped the course of the 20th century. Host: Dan Hill & Dr. Spencer Jones ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 123 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Today we’re diving into courage and fear on the Western Front: what made men fight? What soldiers were frightened of, how they learned to function anyway, and what the sources reveal when the mask slips - in letters, diaries, medical reports, and the... more
In this episode, we follow the Great War’s deadliest marksmen into action. What made an elite sniper and what effect did these individuals have on the battlefield?
We’ll trace the lives of men like Francis Pegahmagabow, Henry “Ducky” Norwest, Billy ... more
In this episode, a continuation of our series exploring the story of the German Army on the Western Front, we look at the formation of the Western Front and explore the early battles of Trench Warfare which highlighted the brutal nature of that new p... more
In this episode we continue our journey into the story of the German Army on the Western Front. This week our focus lies with the early battles of the great war and the bloody fights of late 1914 that, ultimately led to the horrors of trench warfare.... more
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I’m a keen WW1 enthusiast and I love this podcast, whether you’re new to the subject or know a bit to begin with it covers everything. The hosts are easy to listen to and have a wealth of knowledge. Been listening for a very long time now, apologies it’s took this long to write a review!
Thank you so much for this truly outstanding podcast series. I guess there are not too many of us left now with recollections and memorable stories from three of their grandparents who served. Two grandfathers, one horribly gassed on the Somme, the other a mass of scars and amputations from the futile second attack on Hill 60 at Gallipoli. My lovely grandmother, a gently-born violinist who served as a Red Cross VAD nurse 1914-1919, Exeter No. 2 Military Hospital, and the Long Ward of Valletta Ho... more
My favourite podcast outside of my football ones. The historical depth is awesome. Keep it up
If you look at the spread of Spanish influenza spread primarily by troops returning home, disease wins by far. Just a different way to look at it. All one big roller coaster that lead into another big. Roller coaster.
Absolutely fascinating and engrossing podcast about one of my favorite historical topics. I’ve listened to many episodes multiple times and if I make it to a battlefield tour in the future I’ll certainly keep Dan and Spence in mind. Cheers to you both from Texas
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This show digs into the First World War with a focus on underexplored stories, myths, and strategic realities. Across episodes, listeners get nuanced takes on Western Front campaigns, battlefield technology, logistics, and the cultural memory surrounding key battles. The hosts—an historian and a war-studies expert—balance deep archival analysis with accessible storytelling, often linking past events to broader implications for memory, national narratives, and military history. A notable strength is the way episodes pair technical detail (tactics, logistics, weapons) with human-centered narratives, making it appealing to committed history buffs and educated general listeners alike.
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