Tales from the Battlefields
Terry WhenhamPodcast telling the unheard stories of men who served on the Western Front during World War 1. Listen to the stories of soldiers told by Terry Whenham, battlefield guide and researcher. I have been researching these stories for over 20 years and can now share incredible experiences of ordinary men and women. Who were these soldiers? How did they die? What is their legacy? How do we remember them?
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 174 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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In this episode we travel to the 1917 Arras battlefield following in the footsteps of Sgt Fred Height, 9th Royal Fusiliers. Fred was killed on the first day of the battle and has no known grave. We follow his journey from his home in Northamptonshire... more
In this episode we travel to Vimy Ridge and discover how the Canadian Divisions came together to storm the German defences on Easter Monday 1917. We talk to Canadian historian Samantha McCrae and she explains how a Canadian soldier was awarded the Vi... more
In this episode we travel to the Somme battlefield of 1916 and 1918, and beyond, following in the footsteps of 5 soldiers. I tell their stories during a battlefield tour with their families. We learn how two of them were captured during the German Sp... more
In this episode we wander around some the small and isolated cemeteries of the Arras battlefield. We discover a tank crew with touching headstones. What is their story? And the story of the 8th Baron of Lucas, who was an amputee but still became a pi... more
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I’ve only recently come to this excellent podcast series. The Great War has some resonance as two of my Great uncle’s died during the conflict, one killed in action, one from Spanish Flu at the end of the war. Also my Grandfather fought in both world wars & was gassed during WW1 suffering with chest problems for the rest of his life.
There are a couple of podcasts dealing with this conflict but I’ve found this one is the only one to cover it from a truly human standpoint which helps me understa... more
Apple Podcasts5The Blue Trane
United Kingdom5 months ago - Wonderful and emotive podcast
I have been catching up on all of the episodes since finding this podcast as few months ago and love the way Terry mixes the history with the untold personal stories. It is clear that this means so much to a man who devotes so much time and effort to the memory of these people and I really commend that this podcast focuses more on the individual story than the mass matter of fact.
I know how hard doing interviews is, especially online, but would encourage trying not to talk over guests or fin... more
Apple Podcasts4OldbeforehistimeUnited Kingdom10 months ago - Great PodCast
It’s not about the history, it’s about the stories! And this is what Terry brings. Greets from a volunteer at the Last Post, CWGC…..
Apple Podcasts5Utah147
Belgium10 months ago - Bringing History Alive
This is an excellent series of podcasts. They are clearly very well researched and Terry brings the episodes alive with personal stories about specific individuals as well as general details about the units and the battles.
It’s the personal stories which make them special for me and the empathic way they are delivered really makes you think about the impact of the Great War on individuals and families.
My only gripe about this podcast is that it’s costing me a fortune in books. Terry, pleas... more
Apple Podcasts5Dubai DwellerUnited Kingdoma year ago - Excellent detail
This podcast is a well researched and informative addition to the material about the First World War.
Told with a sympathetic ear to the privations and sheer guts of the ordinary soldier.
Eager to hear more and keep up the good work.
Apple Podcasts5Old LovatUnited Kingdoma year ago
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Tales from the Battlefields centers on intimate, human-scale WWI stories from the Western Front, told through guided explorations and interviews that connect battlefield sites to personal histories. Episodes blend field visits, survivor recollections, and memorial context to illuminate how ordinary soldiers' experiences, deaths, and legacies are remembered today. The host's approach—empathetic, place-driven storytelling paired with historical detail—offers a compelling mix for listeners who want both narrative drama and educational context. A standout aspect is the host's focus on remembrance through travel to cemeteries, memorials, and battle sites, which provides a tangible bridge between history and memory. Potential listeners will likel... more
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Recent guests on Tales from the Battlefields include:
1. Samantha McCrae
2. Geoff Allen
3. Stuart Montague Cleave
4. Richard Van Emden
5. Alix Hale
6. Nigel Atter
7. Stephen Benson
8. Richard Clement
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