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Pete & Gary"s Military History

For more than 40 years bestselling author and historian Peter Hart has interviewed thousands of veterans about their experience of war. Join him and his chum Gary Bain as they explore all aspects of military history, from the ancient world to the Second World War. Pete and Gary don"t just tell the history, they bring it to life with the words of the men and women who were there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:35

Ep233: Third Battle of Ypres - Pilckem Ridge

Pete & Gary"s Military History ·

2025/01/08

In the fourth episode of this special series on the Third Battle of Ypres, it's the Battle of Pilckem Ridge in August 1917.Pete and Gary continue to explore the bloody Third Battle of Ypres in 1917 - who was involved, why it was fought and how did it go so disastrously wrong?Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiVisit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2025! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special

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50:27

Ep232: Third Battle of Ypres - Plans and Preparations

Pete & Gary"s Military History ·

2024/12/18

Pete and Gary continue to explore the bloody Third Battle of Ypres in 1917 - who was involved, why it was fought and how did it go so disastrously wrong?In this third episode the battle is building up, and the Allies are making plans for a breakthrough in Flanders.Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiVisit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2025! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content

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49:53

Ep231: Third Battle of Ypres - Battle of Messines

Pete & Gary"s Military History ·

2024/12/12

Pete and Gary continue to explore the bloody Third Battle of Ypres in 1917 - who was involved, why it was fought and how did it go so disastrously wrong?In this second episode, they tell the story of the the Battle of Messines, a crucial first step in the long road to Passchendaele.Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiVisit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2025! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!Become a member to listen ad-free and receive

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49:04

Ep230: Third Battle of Ypres - Gestation of Hell

Pete & Gary"s Military History ·

2024/12/04

It's a new season, and a new series of special episodes! Pete and Gary examine the bloody Third Battle of Ypres in 1917 - who was involved, why it was fought and how did it go so disastrously wrong? In this first episode, they tell the story of the build-up to the battle.Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiVisit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2025! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus

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38:15

SPECIAL: RNR - Battle of Kohima (Part 4)

Pete & Gary"s Military History ·

2024/11/21

It's the final episode in our story of the Royal Norfolk Regiment in the Second World War. The desperate Battle of Kohima concludes.Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2025! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-historySupport the show with a one-off contribution:

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36:35

SPECIAL: RNR - Battle of Kohima (Part 3)

Pete & Gary"s Military History ·

2024/11/14

Pete and Gary revisit one of their most popular series - the story of the Royal Norfolk Regiment in the Second World War.In this episode the fighting gets desperate as the Battle of Kohima continues.Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2025! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month:

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41:18

SPECIAL: RNR - Battle of Kohima (Part 2)

Pete & Gary"s Military History ·

2024/11/07

Pete and Gary revisit one of their most popular series - the story of the Royal Norfolk Regiment in the Second World War.In this episode we rejoin the regiment as the Battle of Kohima rages on.Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2025! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month:

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39:56

SPECIAL: RNR - Battle of Kohima (Part 1)

Pete & Gary"s Military History ·

2024/10/30

Pete and Gary revisit one of their most popular series - the story of the Royal Norfolk Regiment in the Second World War.This episode is the first in a special four-part series about the famous Battle of Kohima.Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2025! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month:

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43:57

SPECIAL: RNR - Redeploying to India

Pete & Gary"s Military History ·

2024/10/23

Pete and Gary revisit one of their most popular series - the story of the Royal Norfolk Regiment in the Second World War.The Royal Norfolk Regiment are on the move again! This time, they have no idea where - until their ship arrives in India!Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2025! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month:

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52:38

SPECIAL: RNR - Rebuilding in England

Pete & Gary"s Military History ·

2024/10/17

Pete and Gary revisit one of their most popular series - the story of the Royal Norfolk Regiment in the Second World War.The Royal Norfolk Regiment is back in England after the fighting in France and the shocking loss of 100 of their members at the massacre at Le Paradis.Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2025! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus

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38:14

SPECIAL: RNR - Massacre at Le Paradis

Pete & Gary"s Military History ·

2024/10/09

Pete and Gary revisit one of their most popular series - the story of the Royal Norfolk Regiment in the Second World War.The fourth episode deals with the grim murder of prisoners at the hands of the Germans.Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2025! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month:

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39:30

SPECIAL: RNR - Fighting the Germans

Pete & Gary"s Military History ·

2024/10/03

Pete and Gary revisit one of their most popular series - the story of the Royal Norfolk Regiment in the Second World War.The third episode sees the regiment finally getting some action against the Germans.Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2025! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month:

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51:19

SPECIAL: RNR - The Phoney War

Pete & Gary"s Military History ·

2024/09/25

Pete and Gary revisit one of their most popular series - the story of the Royal Norfolk Regiment in the Second World War.The second episode sees the regiment struggling with the lack of action in the Phoney War of 1939.Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2025! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month:

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54:51

SPECIAL: RNR - Pre-War and Mobilisation

Pete & Gary"s Military History ·

2024/09/18

Pete and Gary revisit one of their most popular series - the story of the Royal Norfolk Regiment in the Second World War.The first episode deals with the formation of the regiment and its mobilisation at the outbreak of war.Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2025! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month:

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8:28

SPECIAL: Walking Ypres with guidl

Pete & Gary"s Military History ·

2024/09/12

Join Mat McLachlan to hear all about guidl, a new audio tour app that he is contributing to. guidl takes you on walking tours to the world's most historic sites, narrated by leading historians. Mat's first guidl tour is of wartime Ypres and, in this special episode, Mat shares the first chapter of his Ypres walking tour.Download the app and find out more about guidl: https://www.guidl.tours/Join Mat on a battlefield tour: https://battlefields.com.au/ Become a member at

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45:16

Ep229: Laugh or Fly - This is the End, 1918

Pete & Gary"s Military History ·

2024/09/11

The war is drawing to a close, but men are still dying. How will it all end for the RFC? Pete and Gary continue the stories of the men of the Royal Flying Corps, based on their new book, Laugh or Fly.Order the book now! https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Laugh-or-Fly-Hardback/p/50848Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus

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49:22

Ep228: Laugh or Fly - Bombs Away! 1917/18

Pete & Gary"s Military History ·

2024/09/05

We think of the air war during the First World War as mostly about fighters and dogfights. But as the war progressed, the opportunities for aerial bombardment steadily increased. By 1917 bombing was a key weapon in the air arsenal of both sides. But how did they do it, and was it effective? Pete and Gary continue the stories of the men of the Royal Flying Corps, based on their new book, Laugh or Fly.Order the book now! https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Laugh-or-Fly-Hardback/p/50848Visit Gallipoli with

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49:09

Ep227: Laugh or Fly - 1918: Could it Get Any Worse?

Pete & Gary"s Military History ·

2024/08/28

By early-1918 the strategic situation of the Great War had shifted dramatically. New partners were joining the fight, and old Allies were dropping out. And on the ground the pressure was mounting, as the Allies faced a new German onslaught. In the skies over the Western Front, the men of the RFC kept fighting, and kept dying. Pete and Gary continue the stories of the men of the Royal Flying Corps, based on their new book, Laugh or Fly.Order the book now

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49:07

Ep226: Laugh or Fly - Ypres of Trouble, 1917

Pete & Gary"s Military History ·

2024/08/21

Following the bitter campaign during the Battle of Arras, the British switch their attention north, to the Ypres sector. This change presents a new set of challenges for the airmen of the RFC and their crews. Pete and Gary continue the stories of the men of the Royal Flying Corps, based on their new book, Laugh or Fly.Order the book now! https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Laugh-or-Fly-Hardback/p/50848Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!Presenters: Peter Hart

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52:27

Ep225: Laugh or Fly - Up the Arras, 1917!

Pete & Gary"s Military History ·

2024/08/14

The men of the RFC are still battling hard, as the focus shifts from the Somme to Arras in 1917. Can they survive a resurgent German air campaign? Pete and Gary continue the stories of the men of the Royal Flying Corps, based on their new book, Laugh or Fly.Order the book now! https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Laugh-or-Fly-Hardback/p/50848Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess

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