Voices of the First World War
BBC Radio 4Dan Snow brings together the sound archive collections of the Imperial War Museums and the BBC to tell the story of World War I through the voices of those who were.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 56 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Category | History | ||||
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In an omnibus edition of selected programmes from the final series, Dan Snow looks at some of the key events of 1918, from the German Spring Offensive in March, to the impact that the arrival of massed American troops had on the war. In interviews re... more
Dan Snow presents the final episode of Voices of the First World War, veterans recall what they were doing when the armistice took effect at 11 o'clock on 11th November 1918, and how they felt now the end of the war had at last arrived. Alongside rel... more
Dan Snow hears accounts of those who witnessed the restlessness, disorder and eventual mutiny of the sailors of the German High Seas Fleet in early November 1918, and recollections of one of the most remarkable sights in British Naval history, 10 day... more
'Green fields, no barbed wire, nothing…'. Those who were there recall what it felt like to be advancing at last in the autumn of 1918, after years of stalemate. After a series of assaults on the Hindenburg line, the vast system of German trenches, ma... more
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An ncredible painstaking wonderful journey these brave boys take us. Moving, thoughtful, horrific yet sometimes funny, this podcast is remarkable. A respectful honouring of our men who sacrificed there lives for our beautiful isle and its people. Thank you Tommy.
Podcast Addict54 years agomooseing- A wonderful series
Its really moving to hear to the voices of WWI. Hearing what they went through and how they talk about it often brings me to tears. I highly recommend if you have any interest in WWI or any history in general.
Apple Podcasts5darren1495
Canada4 years ago Outstanding podcast. I have listened to it many many times. Lest we forget.
Podcast Addict55 years agoDowdy- Essential listening. Check out the Imperial War Museum series of the same name.
If it isn’t already, then this series & the IWM series of the same name should be required listening for schools & colleges. There’s nothing quite like hearing first-hand knowledge of the experiences of all of these brave men & women, both military & civil.
As it appears to be the case that one can no longer rate or review it separately, I would HIGHLY recommend listening to The Imperial War Museum’s own ‘Voices of The First World War’ which utilises many of the same veterans contributions & m... more
Apple Podcasts5Lord of the Hornets
United Kingdom5 years ago - Absolutely Wonderful
This was probably the best historical documentary I have ever heard. The voices and stories of so many veterans was very moving. I would like to find this on CD somewhere for home listening. A wonderful job through and through by the BBC!
Apple Podcasts5bullfrogShowdown
United States5 years ago
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