The Western Front Association's podcasts are an eclectic mix of themed interviews with experts in their particular fields which shine a light into areas of the first world war which are sometimes overlooked
Ep. 33 – The 'Spanish Flu' Pandemic 1917-19 – Dr Jane Orr
Medical doctor and historian Dr Jane Orr talks to the podcast about the “Spanish Flu” pandemic which…
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Ep. 32 – Brigadier General Frank Crozier – Charles Messenger
Historian Charles Messenger discusses his biography of controversial soldier Frank Crozier; Brigadie…
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Ep. 31 – Women in Britain and Europe during the Great War – Dr Vivien Newma…
Historian and author Dr Vivien Newman talks about the role and experience of women in Europe and Bri…
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Ep. 30 – Joseph Steward’s Platoon – Andy Robertshaw
Military historian Andy Robertshaw talks about the amazing account of Private Joseph John Steward’s …
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Ep. 29 – Commemoration of the Great War in Ireland – Dr Chris Manson
Dr Chris Manson talks on ‘Commemoration of WW1 in Ireland’. This talk was given to Antrim and Down b…
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Ep. 28 – Military Recruitment in Ireland, 1916 – Dr William Butler
Dr William Butler (University of Kent) talks on ‘Can you any longer resist the call?’ Military Recru…
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Ep. 27 – Black Watch volunteers in Dublin before the First World War – Ian …
Ian Montgomery, Co-chair, Antrim and Down WFA branch, talks on ‘Thoroughbred Irishmen: Black Watch v…
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Ep. 26 – Beyond the Somme – West Belfast’s Somme service in context – Prof …
Professor Richard Grayson (Goldsmiths, University of London) talks on ‘Beyond the Somme: West Belfas…
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Ep. 25 – Major General Nugent, the Ulster Division and their army commander…
Nicholas Perry talks on ‘After the battle: Nugent, the Ulster Division and their Army commanders in …
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Ep. 24 – The First Battle of the Scarpe (Arras) April 1917 – Jim Smithson
Jim Smithson discusses his latest book A Taste of Success: The First Battle of the Scarpe April 9-14…
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Ep. 23 – The Auxiliaries in Ireland’s War of Independence – Paul O’Brien
Military historian Paul O’Brien discusses his new book Havoc on the role and impact of the Auxiliary…
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Ep. 22 – Donegall Pass Heroes of the Great War Project – Ron McMurray
Ron McMurray from the Donegall Pass Heroes of the Great War Project explains the community based ini…
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