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World War I created many of the political, cultural, and economic fault lines of the world today. Produced by the MacArthur Memorial, this podcast explores a wide variety of topics related to World War I.

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On Monday, July 13, 2026, the MacArthur Memorial hosted a virtual event featuring Adin Dobkin, author of Sprinting Through No Man’s Land: Endurance, Tragedy, and Rebirth in the 1919 Tour de France. 

Just months after the end of World War I, cyclists... more

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In this latest episode of the World War I Podcast, we are joined by Lillian Pfluke, a retired U.S. Army major and a member of the pioneering first class of women to graduate from West Point in 1980. After her military career, she spent ten years work... more

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In the history of the United States, 31 of 45 presidents have served in the military, with two dozen of them serving during wartime. Yet only one president was a combat veteran of World War I: Harry S. Truman. The war shaped an entire generation of l... more

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In 1917, with Paul von Lettow‑Vorbeck’s forces fighting a desperate guerrilla campaign in East Africa and supplies running dangerously low, the German Navy proposed an almost unbelievable solution. They would send a single airship from Bulgaria on a ... more

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Recent Guests

Lillian Pfluke
Retired US Army major; founder of American War Memorials Overseas
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Mark Adams
Director of the Truman Presidential Library and Museum
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Episode: Harry S. Truman and the First World War
Dominic Etzold
Historian and author of The Africa Ship, Ludwig Blockholt, Zeppelin L 59, and the most daring rescue mission of World War I
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Michael Finch
Editor of Framing the First World War
Episode: Framing the First World War
Aimée Fox
Editor of Framing the First World War
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David Morgan-Owen
Editor of Framing the First World War
Episode: Framing the First World War
Wanda Wilcox
Contributor; chapter on the Italian Volt Fass
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Sneha Reddy
Contributor; chapter on networks of resistance in North Africa and India
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Louis Haleward
Contributor; chapter on cooperation among allied navies
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Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 245 ratings
  • I love this podcast

    Great podcast! I love how they go into depths about culture items of WWI instead of just an generic overview of the war like most podcasts. I find it fascinating, topics like the specifics of the rainbow division, to origins of a cup of joe and even how the French used wine rations to build moral. Really love the podcast; my only two requests are to keep up what other counties were doing besides just the US and work on the audio quality. Thanks!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ajax0012
    United States2 years ago
  • Parker Hitt author/speaker boring

    This author/speaker on Parker hit is so enormously detailed that she is missing the big point, she never really gets at the significance of HIIT, she ignores the audience. Whoever she is talking to her, in her head, is not any of the listeners of this podcast. I suggest you do a redo of this Hitt interview, ask someone else about this great man. But this author is a minutia disaster.

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    1
    chubby baker
    United States2 years ago
  • Very informative

    This is the kind of podcast you listen to if you read Wikipedia for a living. 10/10 would recommend I have no life

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The blind orc
    United States2 years ago
  • Informative, informative, informative

    If you are looking for a podcast that will almost bore you to death with how informational it is then this is the one for you! Now you might think I say “bore” as a bad thing but if you are a true history nerd then you know that boring is actually just a testament to how good the content is. It largely focuses on the Americans in WW1 but they do a good job of giving you some info from the other belligerents as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrickHousel
    United States3 years ago
  • Good work

    Very informative and excellent that the podcast goes through a lot of subjects about the war that doesn’t get talked about in different WW1 podcasts. Way to go 👍👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Twinsfan02
    United States3 years ago

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Audience appreciates accessible yet detailed historical narratives and guest expertise.
Listeners praise the depth and breadth of WWI coverage and storytelling quality.
Some critique audio quality or occasional delivery, with appreciation for diverse topics beyond US-centric history.

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Harry S. Truman and the First World War
Q: How did Truman's World War I experiences shape his later political career and view of Americans?
The experiences built leadership confidence, informed his approach to governance, strengthened his ties with veteran networks, and influenced his stance on international institutions and postwar reconstruction policies.
Harry S. Truman and the First World War
Q: Did Truman and MacArthur ever meet during World War I?
There is no record of them meeting in World War I; the supposed artillery mishap with MacArthur is not supported by evidence, and Wake Island meeting is associated with later conflicts.
Harry S. Truman and the First World War
Q: Tell us about Battery D and how the soldiers viewed him as their captain?
Initial fear and a rough reputation among the men gave way to respect as Truman implemented strict discipline, improved rations, and personally oversaw training, turning a rambunctious unit into an effective, cohesive force.
Harry S. Truman and the First World War
Q: Can you walk us through his reaction to the US entry into the war and his path into military service?
Despite being older for the draft and visually impaired, Truman volunteered for essential war work, joined the Missouri National Guard, and eventually led Battery D through recruiting, training, and combat in France with a focus on efficiency and leadership.
Harry S. Truman and the First World War
Q: To start us off, can you give us a quick sketch of Truman's life prior to World War I?
Truman grew up in Missouri, worked on the family farm after a brief period in banking and with railroad work, and developed early leadership experiences in the Missouri National Guard before the war.

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A history-focused program that explores World War I from multiple angles—military technology, memoirs, memorial efforts, and personal narratives. Episodes balance deep-dive analysis with narrative storytelling, often featuring historians, veterans' families, and preservation advocates to illuminate underreported stories of the war and its enduring impact on politics, culture, and memory. Noteworthy elements include technically rich discussions on airships and naval operations, intimate soldier memoirs, and the ongoing work to commemorate World War I through memorials and education, making it a strong fit for listeners who enjoy rigorous historical context paired with accessible storytelling.

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