The Great War (2014)

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Europe Prior to WWI - Alliances and Enemies
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To understand World War One completely, you need to understand what happened before. In 1914, Europe was on the verge of modernity. The German Reich, France, Great Britain and .. show full overview

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Europe Prior to World War I: Alliances and Enemies I PRELUDE TO WW1 - Part 1/3
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To understand World War One completely, you need to understand what happened before. In 1914, Europe was on the verge of modernity. The German Reich, France, Great Britain and .. show full overview

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Tinderbox Europe - From Balkan Troubles to World War I
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After multiple wars, the Balkan states had gained independence from the Ottoman Empire. At the same time, Austria-Hungary was increasing its influence over the region. The second video .. show full overview

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Tinderbox Europe - From Balkan Troubles to World War I PRELUDE TO WW1 - Part 2/3
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After multiple wars, the Balkan states had gained independence from the Ottoman Empire. At the same time, Austria-Hungary increased its influence over the region. The second video in our .. show full overview

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A Shot that Changed the World - The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand I PRELUDE TO WW1 - Part 3/3
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On June 28th, 1914, Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip, a nationalist working for the Serbian underground organisation "Black .. show full overview

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A Shot that Changed the World - The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
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On June 28th, 1914, Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip, a nationalist working for the Serbian underground organisation "Black .. show full overview

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Are Those Insane Austrian Railways Still In Use?
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Are Those Insane Austrian Railways Still In Use?
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OUT OF THE TRENCHES is our new community format where your questions are being answered. Praise, criticism or a simple question about World War 1 – Indy will take some time to give you .. show full overview

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The Role Of Airplanes And Cavalry in World War 1
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The Role Of Airplanes And Cavalry in World War 1
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Indy is answering your questions again. This time we are dealing with the role of airplanes and cavalry in World War 1. If you want your question answered in OUT OF THE TRENCHES, post your question in the comments, on Twitter or on Facebook.

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Who Did What in WW1? - The Red Baron
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Manfred von Richthofen, better known as the Red Baron, was one of the most popular figures of the Great War. Until his death in April 1918, he was one of the best pilots and .. show full overview

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Why Wasn't Switzerland Invaded in World War 1?
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Indy is answering your questions again. In this episode of OUT OF THE TRENCHES we are explaining the situation of Switzerland in WW1 and the role of Zeppelins during the war.

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Hard and Muddy Times - The Trench Warfare
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The prevalent conduct of war of the Twenties is unmistakably the trench warfare. The trenches with its knee deep mud are war theatre as well as home to the soldiers. But how does it look .. show full overview

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The Maconochi Stew
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What did the soldiers in the trenches eat? Well one of the most famous dish was machonochi stew. If you want to cook it yourself you will need these things: .. show full overview

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Who Did What in WW1? - Kaiser Wilhelm II - The Last German Emperor
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Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1859-1941), Germany's last emperor, was born in Potsdam in 1859, the son of Frederick III. and Victoria, daughter of Queen Victoria. Wilhelm became emperor of Germany .. show full overview

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How Did Gas Shells Work in WW1? I OUT OF THE TRENCHES
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Indy is answering your questions again and this week explains, among other things, how gas shells worked and what role Spain played during the war.

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Who Did What in WW1? - Ferdinand Foch
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Ferdinand Foch was one of the most famous Entente generals of World War 1. He already began his military career in the Franco-Prussian war of 1870/71. Until the end of WW1 he rose to the .. show full overview

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A Sign of Friendship in the Midst of War - The Christmas Truce 1914
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Initially, everyone believed that this war would be over by Christmas, but on Christmas Eve 1914, soldiers were still facing each other in France, Belgium, throughout Eastern Europe, and .. show full overview

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How Did the Armies Bury the Dead in the Trenches?
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Indy is answering your questions again. In this episode of OUT OF THE TRENCHES we are explaining how the armies dealt with corpses of fallen comrades and why Bulgaria joint the central powers.

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What Was The Bloodiest Battle of World War 1?
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Indy is answering your questions again. In this episode of OUT OF THE TRENCHES he is explaining how airplanes got armed with machine guns and what was the bloodiest battle of WW1.

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Recap: The First Six Months
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World War 1 broke out in summer 1914, a little over 100 years ago. Our channel is following the historic events week by week. For everyone who recently joined this channel: this recap is .. show full overview

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Who Did What in WW1? - Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck
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Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck, also known as the Lion of Africa, was commander of the German colonial troops in German East Africa during World War 1. His guerilla tactics used againd several .. show full overview

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How Did Journalists Work in World War 1?
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Indy sits on the chair of wisdom again to answer your questions. This week, he outlines the work of journalists during the war and explains how he writes the different episodes for the show.

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Companions In The Trenches - Animals of World War 1
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The deeds of animals in World War 1 are often forgotten next to the sufferings the soldiers had to endure in this industrial war. Millions of horses, thousands of dogs and pigeons were .. show full overview

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Who Did What in WW1? - Maximilian von Spee
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Vice Admiral Maximilian Reichsgraf von Spee is one of the most famous admirals of World War One. When the war broke out, he and his East Asian Squadron are stationed in the Pacific. But .. show full overview

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Were British Soldiers Better Than Others?
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Indy sits in the chair of wisdom again to answer your questions. This week he tries to explain why Austro-Hungarian Chief of Staff Conrad von Hötzendorf was allowed to command an army at all.

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Patreon Announcement
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Over the past months, THE GREAT WAR became a success thanks to your ongoing support. Rightfully, a lot of you raised the question how this is all financed. Even though we're part of a .. show full overview

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Poland's Struggle for Independence During WW1
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World War 1 was a a fight of nationalism and self determination for many countries which did not yet exist then. One of those countries was Poland - its territory split between Russia, .. show full overview

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Sustaining Total War - Women in World War One
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When you think about World War One, you think of men fighting to death in the mud. All to often the immense contribution of women as nurses, medics, ammunition workers and so many more .. show full overview

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What About Canada?
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Indy sits in the chair of wisdom to answer your questions about World War 1. This week you asked about the chance of Scandinavia joining the war and what was the deal with Canada?

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Adolf Hitler in World War 1
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Adolf Hitler later said about his experience on the Western Front that it was the happiest time of his life. His time on the front and at home influenced his understanding of society and .. show full overview

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Latin America During WW1 and Who Are You Guys?
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Indy sits in the chair of wisdom again and answers your questions. This time he explains the situation of Latin America during World War 1 and you get to know some of the people behind the camera of our channel.

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Poison Gas Warfare In WW1
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All soldiers feared poison gas but all sides developed deadlier and more perfidious kinds of chemical agents. Indy tells you everything about gas warfare in World War 1 in this special episode.

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Who Did What in WW1? - The Last Tsar - Nicholas II
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Nicholas II was the last tsar of Russia and the last ruler of the Romanov dynasty. His reign and his command are considered especially inauspicious today. Everything you need to know about Nicholas II of Russia in portrait.

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South America in WW1 - Religious Leaders
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Indy sits in the chair of wisdom again to answer your questions about World War 1. This week, he is explaining the role of the religious leaders during the war and what role the South American countries played.

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Race To The Sea - Propaganda Changes
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Indy takes place in the chair of wisdom again to answer your questions. This week we deal with the outer ends of the Western Front, changes in propaganda and the logistics in the Carpathians.

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Who Did What in WW1? - Conrad von Hötzendorf
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Conrad von Hötzendorf was one of the main figures pushing for war and escalating the July crisis in 1914 leading to World War 1. His failure as commander in chief of Austria-Hungary were .. show full overview

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The Sky Was The Limit - World War 1 In The Air
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World War 1 saw several completely new technologies develop rapidly. The airplane itself was only a few years old but pioneering engineers soon saw its potential for military use. For .. show full overview

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Who Did What in WW1? - Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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Mustafa Kemal or simply Atatürk was the founder of the modern, secular Turkish Republic. He earned his stripes as an officer in World War 1 as the defender of Gallipoli against the ANZAC .. show full overview

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Canada in World War 1
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One of the countries that found its identity in the trenches of World War 1 was Canada. During the 2nd Battle of Ypres and the Battle of Vimy Ridge the Canadians and Newfoundlanders .. show full overview

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Who Did What in WW1? - Winston Churchill
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Winston Churchill's life is actually too big for just one video. Even before World War 1, some biographies about him were published. His career during the Great War saw sheer brilliance .. show full overview

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South Africa in WW1 feat. Extra Credits
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The history of South Africa was already influenced by ethnic tension between the natives and the recently arrived colonists from Great Britain and the Netherlands. The Boers had actually .. show full overview

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Who Did What in WW1? - The Author of All Quiet on The Western Front - Erich Maria Remarque
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All Quiet On The Western Front is surely the most prominent anti-war book and book about World War 1 of all time. The German author Erich Maria Remarque fought on the Western Front until .. show full overview

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Who Did What in WW1? - A Genius and A Madman - Fritz Haber
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Fritz Haber is one of the most famous German scientists. His inventions made it possible to feed an ever growing human population and influence us till this day. But Fritz Haber had a .. show full overview

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Indiana Jones and the Giant Metal Snake - Outtakes
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We made it! 100.000 subscribers and all thanks to you and your support. We couldn't have done this without you so for this great milestone and in a series of surprises we have prepared .. show full overview

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Who Did What in WW1? - Socialist and Front Soldier - Louis Barthas
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Louis Barthas was a French soldier who served on the Western Front for 54 months. He served in the Battle of Verdun and other major battles of World War 1. His War Diary gave a voice to .. show full overview

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Italy in World War 1
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Italy was a major European country that joined World War 1 almost a year after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo. Initially, Italy actually had an alliance with .. show full overview

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How do Artillery Shells Work? How Do We Maintain Our Objectivity?
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After a small hiatus it's time for another episode of OUT OF THE TRENCHES where Indy answers your questions. This time Indy explains two of the main types of artillery shells: Explosive .. show full overview

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Recap 2: The First Year
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It’s been a year, since we started following the First World War, and still no end of the bloodshed is in sight. "A year of battles“ had begun and total war had commenced and was .. show full overview

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It's our Birthday! - One year on THE GREAT WAR
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Boy Scouts during WW1 And The Lusitania Sinking Myths
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It's time for the chair of wisdom again. This time Indy answers to particular questions - which took us a bit to research - about the Boy Scouts during World War 1 and the many theories .. show full overview

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Top 11 Stupid Moves of Early World War 1
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As a last birthday surprise, we tried something new and present Indy's ranking of the 11 most stupid moves of early World War 1. What do you think of our list and who would make it to the top of yours? Tell us in the comments below.

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Welcome! - The Great War Channel 101
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Welcome to The GREAT WAR YouTube-Channel. If you are new here, watch this short introduction by Indy to help you get going.

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Who Did What in WW1? - The Forgotten War Heroine - Milunka Savic
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Even though Milunka Savic was one of the highest decorated soldiers of the entire Great War, she was forgotten soon after it ended. Her great deeds for the Serbian Army and even the .. show full overview

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Capturing the Horrors - The Art of World War 1
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The beginning of the 20th century saw rapid changes to the understanding of the fine arts and the First World War was a big catalyst for all the new art movements of Modernity like .. show full overview

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The French Rifles of World War 1 featuring Othais from C&RSENAL
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In the very first edition of our livestream with Othais from C&Rsenal, he introduced us to the French guns of World War 1, such as the Berthier carbine or the Lebel rifle. This is the .. show full overview

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French Pistols of World War 1 featuring Othais from C&RSENAL
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This is the 2nd part of our special episodes on French small arms of WW1 and how they were used in battle. Othais explains the problems of manufacturing pistols like the Ruby Mle 1915 on .. show full overview

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The Schlieffen Plan - And Why It Failed
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The Schlieffen Plan was the blueprint for Germany's army to avoid a two-front war with Russia and France. It was supposed to be the solution for a quick victory against arch enemy France .. show full overview

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Sweden during World War 1 - Balancing Neutrality
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Sweden was neutral during the Great War and like all neutral countries in World War 1 it was affected by the global conflict. Balancing neutrality between the Central Powers and the .. show full overview

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Behind the Scenes - A Glimpse Into The Mind of Indy Neidell
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For our first birthday our team went to Stockholm to visit Indy so, that you can get a look behind the scenes of the great man behind the scripts of THE GREAT WAR YouTube channel. On the .. show full overview

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Interview with Indy Neidell
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Our producer David sat down with Indy in his garden for an interview that answers a few questions you all have been dying to ask. Why Stockholm? Why The Great War Channel? Are you a Historian?

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Submarines, Dreadnoughts and Battle Cruisers - The Navies of World War 1
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Even though there was only one major naval battle in the Atlantic during World War 1, the navies played a huge role during the entire conflict. From troop transports to supplies and from .. show full overview

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Why Did They Fight in Neutral Persia and Albania During WW1?
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It's time for the Chair of Wisdom again and Indy answers your questions about World War 1. In our new episode we talk about Persian and Albanian neutrality and how it was ignored by the .. show full overview

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Bulgaria in World War 1 - The New Central Power
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Bulgaria joined the ranks of the Central Powers in World War 1 in October 1915 and shortly after invaded neighbouring Serbia to support the German-Austro offensive on Belgrade. A lot of .. show full overview

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How Was A Burial Truce organised?
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Indy is sitting in the Chair of Madness this time and to answer your questions. This time we are talking about Paul von Hindenburg and his legacy after World War 1 and about burial truces between the armies on the Western Front.

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Who Did What in WW1? - The German Painter Who Fought In The Trenches - Otto Dix
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Otto Dix was a German artist known for his unforgiving depiction of the Great War and the society of Weimar Republic from. His works in the series Der Krieg (The War) are among the most .. show full overview

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The French Uniforms of World War 1
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We are starting a new irregular series about the various uniforms of the waring nations of World War 1. Starting with the French uniforms we are exploring everything from helmets to .. show full overview

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Why Didn't They Learn Anything From the American Civil War?
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Indy is sitting in the Chair of Madness again to answer your questions. And this time we are answering one big question that we get a lot: Why didn't they learn anything from the American Civil War and its carnage?

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Recap 3: August - October 1915 - Global Escalation
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Every three months we publish recap episodes that summarises the events of the First World War 100 years ago. In late summer and autumn 1915 the Russians were still on their Great .. show full overview

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The Top 10 Beards of World War 1
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November is the month of the year to celebrate moustaches and beards in all forms and fashions. To celebrate the start of #movember we made a new top list ranking the beards of World War 1.

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Who Did What in WW1? - J.R.R. Tolkien - The Father of Lord of The Rings
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John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (JRR Tolkien) served on the Western Front of World War 1. It is believed that his experiences of the horrors war were a direct inspiration for his Lord of the .. show full overview

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The Legend of the Desk & the Far Ends of the Trenches
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Indy sits in the chair of wisdom again to answer your questions. And this time, we're talking about the legend behind our desk and how the far ends of the trenches looked like. Don't forget to ask us more questions.

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The USA Before Joining World War 1
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Even though the United States only joined the First World War in 1917, the affects of World War 1 were felt way before. Woodrow Wilson initially wanted the USA to stay neutral but also .. show full overview

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Who Laid The Barbed Wire In No Man's Land?
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Indy sits in the chair of wisdom again to answer your questions. This time we tell you how the barbed wire was laid in No Man's Land and what fate Luxembourg had in World War 1

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Beyond Wires and Pigeons - Communications in World War 1
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If one thing was vital to the the new kind of modern warfare in the First World War, it was communications. The Industrial Revolution had brought wireless transmission of signals with it .. show full overview

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What was the German Secret on the Eastern Front in 1915?
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Indy sits int he chair of wisdom again to answer your questions about World War 1. This time we are explaining the secret to the German success on the Eastern Front in 1915, who Eugene Bullard was and how pilots would navigate.

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German Rifles of World War 1 feat. Othais from C&Rsenal
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Indy and Flo sit down for one of our live streams about historical firearms again. Othais from C&Rsenal explains the various German rifles and pistols of the First World War. Among them .. show full overview

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Why Don't You Use Modern Names For Cities? Who Was A Capable Commander in WW1?
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Indy sits in the chair of wisdom again and this time answers two questions that you were asking a lot. He explains his policy for naming places in a historical context and if there were any good commanders actually.

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Hell's Handmaiden - Canadian Flying Ace Billy Bishop
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William "Billy" Bishop was not only the top Canadian flying ace but also one of the most successful flying aces of World War 1. With 72 confirmed victories, he soon became the fear of .. show full overview

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Merch is Here! - Indy and Flo introduce Our Brand New Merchandise
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Merch is Here! - Indy and Flo introduce Our Brand New Merchandise

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Why Weren't The Germans Allowed to Pass Through Belgium in 1914?
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Indy sits in the chair of wisdom again to answer your questions and this time we are telling the story of German New Guinea and talk about Germans passing through Belgium in 1914.

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Born On The Shores Of Gallipoli - ANZAC in WW1
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The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps or ANZAC fought in Gallipoli, on the Western Front and in the Middle East during World War 1. Even though the Gallipoli campaign was an ultimate .. show full overview

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How Did Submarine Warfare Change During World War 1?
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Indy sits in the Chair of Wisdom again to answer your questions of WW1. This time we are talking about submarine warfare during the First World War.

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The First Soldier of Belgium - King Albert I
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King Albert I of Belgium was not was by any means no regular monarch. It was already unlikely that he became King in the first place and when he did, he tried everything he could to .. show full overview

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Thank you for 200.000 Subscribers!
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We just wanted to say thank you for reaching 200.000 subscribers just six months after we reached 100.000. Your continuous support and enthusiasm for the show is what keeps us going and we hope you are also excited for the Year of Battles, 1916.

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Baseball during WW1? What Was the Role Of Bicycle Battalions?
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Indy sits in the Chair of Wisdom again to answer your questions about WW1. This time we are talking about Baseball and Bicycle Battalions.

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Colonial Glory And World War 1 Reality - British Field Marshal John French
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British Field Marshal John French was a soldier through and through and had a glorious career during the colonial era of the British Empire, but all the battles around the world couldn’t .. show full overview

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The Story Of The SMS Emden
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The SMS Emden was a light cruiser serving in Asia when World War 1 broke out. Instead of fleeing with the rest of the German East Asia Squadron under Maximilian von Spee, captain Karl .. show full overview

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Why Was Franz Ferdinand A Horrible Person?
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It's time for the Chair of Wisdom again. This time Indy explains why he deems Franz Ferdinand a horrible person, why the soldier did not mutiny all the time and what the Philippines did in World War 1.

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German Pistols of World War 1 feat. Othais from C&Rsenal
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In the second part of our German weapons special, Othais introduces us to pistols. Among them are oddities like the Reichsrevolver but also iconic pieces of German engineering like the Luger including the rare Trommelmagazin.

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How Accurate Is Blackadder Goes Forth?
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Indy is answering your questions about the First World War again and this time we are talking about the neutrality of Greece, the accuracy of Blackadder Goes Forth and the contribution of Asia and Africa.

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Dancer, Lover, Spy - Mata Hari
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Mata Hari or Margaretha Geertruida Zelle is one of the most fascinating women of the 20th century. Not only did the Dutch woman charm half or Paris with her exotic and erotic dancing. .. show full overview

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The Return of the Giant Metal Snake - The Great War Outtakes
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By know you probably understood that Indy is a little crazy in the good way. So, here's a collection of new bloopers and outtakes for your viewing pleasure. Happy New Year!

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One Of the Capable Generals of WW1 - Arthur Currie
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Arthur Currie is one of the few universally acclaimed generals of World War 1. His refusal to send is troops into battle as canon fodder and his detailed planning and training made the .. show full overview

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Battle of Mojkovac & The Biggest Artillery Gun in World War 1
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Indy sits in the chair of wisdom again to answer your questions about World War 1. This week we are talking about the Battle of Mojkovac and the Paris Guns.

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German Uniforms of World War 1
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From the iconic Pickelhaube to the almost legendary Stahlhelm and the field grey colour, German military uniforms of World War 1 are instantly recognisable. But there is more to them .. show full overview

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What was the Food like at the Front?
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Indy sits in the chair of wisdom again to answer your questions. This time we tell you how the food was like in the trenches and what role Andorra and Iceland had in World War 1.

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The Entente On The Run
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The end of the year 1915 and early 1916 don't look good for the Entente powers. Stalemate on the Western Front, no progress on the Eastern Front, Serbia overrun, defeat after defeat at .. show full overview

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What Happened After A Trench Was Captured?
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It's time for the chair of wisdom again and this week we talk about the trenches, balloon observers and well, Emilio Esteves.

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Edith Cavell - Not A Martyr But A Nurse
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The execution of British nurse Edith Cavell by German soldiers in 1915 was instrumental to British propaganda at that time and the story became legend. But who was Edith Cavell really? .. show full overview

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Did Germany and Britain Trade Rubber And Optics in WW1?
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Indy sits in the Chair of Wisdom again and this week we talk about a strange story in which Germany and Britain actually traded goods during wartime.

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Zeppelins - Majestic and Deadly Airships of WW1
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Zeppelins pioneered the skyways, could fly long distances and reached heights like none of the British fighter-interceptor aircrafts before. Because of that, they were used for scouting .. show full overview

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Was Cocaine Widely Used During World War 1?
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Indy sits on the Chair of Wisdom again and answers two more surreal questions about cocaine and zombie attacks this week.

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Tsar Ferdinand I of Bulgaria
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Even the appointment of Ferdinand I to become ruler of Bulgaria was not without controversy. All across Europe, leaders didn't see him fit to do the job. Controversy followed him .. show full overview

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Trench Raid Tactics - Into The Abyss
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Trench raids resulted in the most brutal form of close quarter combat in World War 1. Armed with melee weapons and hand grenades, soldiers would fight each other to the death. But .. show full overview

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Soldier Salary, Flying Aces And WW1 Inventions
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It's chair of wisdom time again. This time Indy is talking about the salary of a soldier, the flying aces of the other fronts next to the Western Front and important inventions of World War 1 that you use every day.

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British Child Soldiers of WW1 - Artillery Training
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In this edition of Out Of The Trenches Indy talks about the so called child soldiers who lied about their age to join the army, about the training of artillery soldiers and how relatives .. show full overview

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Erwin Rommel - Infantry Attacks During World War 1
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Erwin Rommel had his baptism of fire during the initial offensives of World War 1 on the Western Front. His fearlessness and daring actions made him rise through the ranks quickly. When .. show full overview

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European Socialists During WW1 - Frontline Medics
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Indy sits in the chair of wisdom again to answer your questions about World War 1. This time we are talking about the German parliament, the European socialist movement and frontline medics.

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Austro-Hungarian Rifles of WW1
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Indy and Flo sat down for one of our live streams about historical firearms again. Othais from C&Rsenal explained the various Austro-Hungarian rifles and pistols of the First World War. .. show full overview

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Artillery and Officer Training - Treatment of Colonial Troops
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Indy sits int he chair of wisdom again to answer your questions and this week we are talking about artillery training, the education for officers and NCOs and if colonial troops were used as first in trench warfare.

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German East Africa - World War 1 Colonial Warfare
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The military campaign in German East Africa during World War 1 went on longer than the whole war and thanks to Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck and his guerilla warfare is now infamous among the .. show full overview

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Germans in the US - Talerhof Internment Camp
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It's chair of wisdom time again and this week Indy talks about German immigrants in the United States, the Austrian Talerhof internment camp and German East Africa.

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Propaganda During World War 1 - Opening Pandora's Box
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Propaganda was nothing new at the beginning of World War 1. But the rapid development in mass media and the total war effort by the nations led the way to our modern understanding of .. show full overview

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Cadorna Was An Idiot - Our New Format!
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Since we love our comment section so much, we came up with a new format that we call Out Of The Ether. Indy reads out the best comments we got under our recent episodes. This time we are talking about Luigi Cadorna, Cocaine and Food.

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The Russian Navy - Submarines - Trench Mortar
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It's chair of wisdom time again and this week we talk about the Russian Navy in the Baltic Sea, submarine warfare and trench mortars.

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Audacity & Gold Bars - The First Voyage Of The SMS Möve
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The German raider SMS Möve and her captain Nikolaus Graf zu Dohna-Schlodien were already legendary during World War 1. Their exploits sound like pirate tales of the Golden Age of Piracy: .. show full overview

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The Trench Cycle - What Happened to Captured Weapons?
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In this week's episode of Out Of The Trenches Indy answers your questions about the trench rotation system, listening posts and captured weapons.

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Armed Neutrality - The Netherlands In WW1
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The Netherlands were surrounded by World War 1 from 1914 onwards and their stance of armed neutrality made it difficult to maneuverer between the Entente and the Central Powers. And .. show full overview

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Military Chaplains - German Skull Caps
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Chair of Wisdom Time! We are talking about Military Chaplains and the German Skull Caps. Bonus: Indy is preaching to all of us on why we shouldn't compare numbers and statistics of the war without loosing touch with the individual fate.

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The Tragic Downfall Of The Lion Of The Isonzo
Episode overview

Even though he was called "the thick headed Croat" no southern Slav had ever achieved the rank of Field Marshal before Svetozar Borojevic von Bojna. During World War 1 he was probably .. show full overview

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French Invasion Plans - Royal Correspondence - Recruitment
Episode overview

Chair of Wisdom Time! Indy talks about the French plans to invade Germany, the correspondence in between the members of the royal families and how the steady flow of recruits was managed.

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Justifying The Failure At Verdun?
Episode overview

Was Erich von Falkenhayn really planning to bleed the French white at Verdun or was his claim a fabrication after the fact? Contemporary historians have started to question Falkenhayn's .. show full overview

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Shell Shock - The Psychological Scars of World War 1
Episode overview

The trauma of warfare were certainly nothing new when World War 1 broke out. But the extreme and prolonged exposure to machine gun fire, artillery bombardments and trench warfare led to .. show full overview

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Kaiser Wilhelm II, The Habsburg Empire & The Hunt
Episode overview

In this special episode we will have a look at the relationship between Germany and Austria-Hungary and how decisions were made during the Royal Hunt. This episode is supported by Rock .. show full overview

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The Easter Rising - Ireland in World War 1
Episode overview

Easter 1916 was a turning point for Ireland and its situation between Home Rule and Irish soldiers serving on the fronts of Gallipoli and the Western Front. And even though the Easter .. show full overview

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Body Armor - Fortress Design - Belgian Armoured Car Division
Episode overview

It's Chair of Wisdom time again and this week we talk about the experiments with body armor of World War 1, fortress design and the Belgian Armoured Car Division.

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T.E. Lawrence And How He Became Lawrence Of Arabia
Episode overview

T.E. Lawrence better known as Lawrence of Arabia is one of the biggest legends of World War 1. His adventures in the Middle East during the Arab Revolt were made into a movie and a .. show full overview

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The Battle of Verdun - The War Moves To The Middle East
Episode overview

The winter 1916 ends with the invasion of Serbia and Montenegro and unrestricted submarine warfare. And the spring of 1916 starts with the Battle of Verdun at the Western Front and .. show full overview

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That Question From 2014 - Verdun Heroes - Foreign Medals
Episode overview

It's Chair of Wisdom Time again and this week Indy talks a lot about Verdun.

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Prisoners of War During World War 1
Episode overview

Millions of men were captured during World War 1 and most of them spent years in prison camps as pawns of the nation that captured them. However, their experience was a taboo in the post .. show full overview

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Battlefield 1 Historical Trailer Analysis
Episode overview

Thousands of people decided to watch our show since the Battlefield 1 trailer made its debut last week, so we decided to welcome all the new fans with a trailer analysis.

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The Importance Of Oil - Ethiopian Empire
Episode overview

Chair of Wisdom Time again. And this week Indy talks about the importance of oil and that big battle in the Ethiopian Empire you never heard of.

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Josip Broz Tito in World War 1
Episode overview

Josip Broz, later known as Tito, was one of the most controversial and important people of the 20th century. His political identity and his determination were built during his military .. show full overview

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Point Of No Return - Anti-War-Movements
Episode overview

Macklemore's uncle sits in the chair of wisdom again to answer your questions about World War 1. This time we talk about anti war movements, the point of no return and how our team copes with the horrors of war.

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The Age Of Warlords - China in WW1
Episode overview

China was in a constant period of unrest and turmoil after the Opium Wars and the Boxer Rebellion. None of the new leaders and presidents could really consolidate their power in China .. show full overview

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Dazzle Camouflage - Sabotage Operations
Episode overview

Chair of Wisdom Time! This week we talk about Dazzle Camouflage and Sabotage Operations.

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Stormtrooper - German Special Forces of WW1
Episode overview

The German Stormtroops or Sturmbattalions were elite infantry soldiers hand picked to overcome enemy trenches. These men were the creme de la creme of the German Army consisting of .. show full overview

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Execution Squads - Jews in WW1
Episode overview

It's time for the Chair of Wisdom again and this week we talk about the organization of execution squads, the fate of Jews in WW1 and the the motivation of soldiers.

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Verdun Fortress Design - Gas Development Sites
Episode overview

In this episode we talk about the design behind the forts at Verdun and gas development sites in Washington.

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Russia's Finest General - Aleksei Brusilov
Episode overview

Aleksei Brusilov was the mastermind of Russia's finest moment in World War 1: The Brusilov Offensive. Although it didn't achieve it's planned objective, it broke the back of the .. show full overview

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10,000$ on Patreon! - We're Going To Przemyśl
Episode overview

The Great War is going to film on original WW1 locations! Thanks to your incredible support on Patreon, we reached our goal of 10,000$ a month which is a tremendous help. We will now .. show full overview

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Cossacks - Cavalry - Wolves
Episode overview

Indy sits in the Chair of Wisdom again and this week we talk about Cavalry on the Eastern Front, Cossacks and wolves

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Beyond The Genocide - Armenia in WW1
Episode overview

The region of Armenia was a play ball between the interests of Russia and the Ottoman Empire long before World War 1. But the Armenian people were striving for self determination like .. show full overview

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Soldier Nicknames - World War - Landmines
Episode overview

Sir Indy Neidell awaits you for another edition of OUT OF THE TRENCHES where he answers your questions about the First World War.

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World War 1 in Numbers
Episode overview

We are approaching the 100th regular episode and decided to surprise you with an extra special episode about the staggering numbers of World War 1

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Cavalry in WW1 - Between Tradition and Machine Gun Fire
Episode overview

The break between tradition and modern warfare was probably most exemplified in the cavalry forces. Riding with shiny breastplates the sabre in hand, charging the enemy in brightly .. show full overview

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Iron Harvest - Frontline Entertainment - Fighting Minorities
Episode overview

A slightly hangover Indy is sitting in the chair of Wisdom to answer your questions about the First World War.

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The Architect Of The Battle of the Somme - Douglas Haig
Episode overview

Douglas Haig is usually the center of the Lions vs. Donkeys debate. Were the British soldiers "Lions led by Donkeys" during World War 1? Douglas Haig, the father of the Battle of the .. show full overview

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Battlefield 1 - Historical Gameplay Trailer Analysis
Episode overview

Another Battlefield 1 trailer was released two weeks ago and since the first one was an overwhelming success, we thought we would analyze the game-play trailer too giving you a historical perspective for the game.

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Marines - Schutztruppe - Artillery Sound
Episode overview

Indy sits in the chair of wisdom again to answer your questions about World War 1. This time we talk about the German Schutztruppe, the Marines and the sound of artillery shells.

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From Socialist to Fascist - Benito Mussolini in World War 1
Episode overview

Benito Mussolini was a well known Socialist before World War 1. But the lead up to Italy's entry into the conflict caused a split between the Socialists and the pro-interventionist .. show full overview

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Deception - Weather Forecast - Trench Quality
Episode overview

Indy still has his hangover and is answering your questions about World War 1 again

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Mexico in WW1 - The Mexican Revolution
Episode overview

Mexico was mainly focussing on internal struggles and the Mexican Revolution during World War 1. But Germany's stance against the USA actually brought the country into the international .. show full overview

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Mission Tactics - Barbed Wire Placement
Episode overview

Indy answers your questions about World War 1 again. In this week's episode we talk about mission tactics, how to deal with your own barbed wire and what Indy is excited about in Battlefield 1

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The Best Sniper Of World War 1 - Francis Pegahmagabow
Episode overview

Francis Pegahmagabow was not only the most successful sniper of World War 1, but he is also among the most decorated aboriginal soldiers in history. He joined the Canadian Army in 1914 .. show full overview

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Rubber Duckies - The Return of Angel and Snake
Episode overview

Time for another glimpse into the mind of Indy Neidell.

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The Evolution of German Infantry Tactics
Episode overview

Indy sits on the Chair of Wisdom and reads out some of the best comments we get every month. This week, we deal with the evolution of German Infantry Tactics

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The British Uniforms of World War 1
Episode overview

The British Army was probably the best equipped at the beginning of the war. They already transitioned to the more practical khaki color, faded out the differences between infantry and .. show full overview

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The Trench Coat - Entente or Allies?
Episode overview

It's Chair of Wisdom time again where we answer all your questions about World War 1

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Top 10 Misconceptions About World War 1
Episode overview

We thought about a list of misconceptions about World War 1 that don't want to die even 100 years later

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The Great Explorer - Ernest Shackleton
Episode overview

Ernest Shackelton set sail for the Antarctic when most young men in Europe were setting sail to fight a war. While millions of them died, he was completely isolated trying to survive the .. show full overview

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Behind The Scenes - Making Of A TGW Episode
Episode overview

It only took us 2 years but here is a behind the scenes and making of video where we explain how we actually work and how much effort goes into each episode.

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Flamethrowers - Anti Aircraft Guns
Episode overview

In this week's episode we answer your questions about flamethrowers, anti aircraft guns and the role of reserves.

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The British Naval Blockade of Germany
Episode overview

The big and decisive naval battle that the Royal Navy had hoped for did not happen during World War 1. But another naval strategy slowly but surely ground the German economy down.

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The Year Of Battles
Episode overview

1916 is known as the year of battles and in the summer of that year this name was truly earned. The Battle of Verdun, the Brusilov Offensive and the Battle of the Somme were all fought .. show full overview

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Captured Tanks - Bagpipers
Episode overview

Indy sits in the chair of wisdom again to answer your questions about World War 1

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Austro-Hungarian Pistols of WW1
Episode overview

We partnered with Othais again a few months ago for a livestream showing the Austro-Hungarian weapons of WW1. This is the 2nd episode about the surprising variety of pistols.

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Kurds in WW1 - The Swagger Stick
Episode overview

It's Chair of Wisdom Time again and this week we talk about the Kurds in World War 1 and the iconic Swagger Stick.

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A Crucial Test For Unity - Greece in WW1
Episode overview

Greece was officially neutral in World War 1. Surrounded by warring nations and under the influence of the great powers, Greek unity was tested during the war in a time of National Schism.

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German War Aims - War Economy
Episode overview

It's time for the Chair of Wisdom again and this week we talk about the German war aims and the war economy

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The Invention And Development of Submarines
Episode overview

Submarine warfare is one of the lasting impacts of World War 1. Especially the unrestricted submarine warfare by the German navy was a big problem for the British supply routes. But the .. show full overview

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Our First Trip To WW1 Locations Was An Epic Journey
Episode overview

Indy & Flo talk about our first trip to original WW1 locations in Poland and Ukraine. The trip was a great experience for all of us and you will surely like the future episodes we will .. show full overview

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Romania in World War 1
Episode overview

Romania's history before World War 1 was heavily influenced by the great powers surrounding them. Not only was a considerable minority of Romanians living in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, .. show full overview

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10 Rare And Obscure WW1 Era Guns
Episode overview

The era before and during World War 1 saw rapid development in firearms. Some of them were only prototypes or only saw very limited production. In collaboration with Rock Island Auction we present 10 rare and obscure firearms of the WW1 era.

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Anthony Fokker - Japanese Army - Semi-Auto Rifles
Episode overview

It's time for the chair of wisdom again and of course Indy answering your questions about World War 1.

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Tank Development in World War 1
Episode overview

The idea for an armoured vehicle that could withstand fire and travel across battlefields was already developed in 1914 after the Race to the Sea. The British "Landship Committee" .. show full overview

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Officer and Soldier Relationships - Treatment of Criminals
Episode overview

Sitting in the Chair of Temporary Insanity, Indy talks about officers tricking their own men, the relationships between them and how criminals were treated in the first world war.

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Reaching the Masses - Propaganda Film During World War 1
Episode overview

Cinemas were already pretty popular when World War 1 broke out in 1914. After initial hesitation all waring nations started to embrace the new mass medium for their propaganda. Since it .. show full overview

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Galicia’s role in WWI - Handguns for Pilots - Fight or run
Episode overview

Sitting in the Chair of Temporary Insanity, Indy talks about Galicia’s big role in war on Location, if Pilots were issued guns, and a story from a viewers great grandpa

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The Lion Of Verdun - Philippe Pétain
Episode overview

Philippe Pétain already had a long military career when World War 1 broke out. And even during his peacetime service, his ideas were not always popular because they went against the old .. show full overview

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Indirect Machinegun-Fire - Welfare Facilities
Episode overview

In this slightly shorter episode, Indy talks about indirect machinegun-fire and welfare facilities for children.

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Russian Uniforms of WW1
Episode overview

The Russian Army of World War 1 fielded a great variety of troops and equipment. This was especially true for the different uniforms. In our special episode, we will talk about some of .. show full overview

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The Chinese Labour Corps in Russia During World War 1
Episode overview

In another exiting episode of Out Of The Ether, Indy reads a great comment by a Russian fan about the situation of Chinese workers in Russia.

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The Game Of Thrones in Albania During World War 1
Episode overview

One of Indy's favourite historical characters is actually King Zog of Albania. History's heaviest smoker and probably the only monarch to pull out his gun and shoot at his own assassins. .. show full overview

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Thank You For 400,000 Subscribers! Production Update
Episode overview

We reached 400,000 subscribers this weekend which is awesome. And we also wanted to give you a small update on our plans for the next months.

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Soldiers With Glasses - Industrial Centres - Frontline Generals
Episode overview

Indy is answering your questions about the First World War again. This time we talk about Soldiers wearing glasses, the different industrial centers of the major nations, and generals leading from the frontline and from the rear

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Mimi, Toutou and Fifi - The Utterly Bizarre Battle for Lake Tanganyika
Episode overview

The Battle for Lake Tanganyika in German East Africa was one of the most bizarre battles of World War 1. It only really started once the Royal Navy had carried two boats through the .. show full overview

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Technical vs. Tactical Innovation - German Officers in the Ottoman Army
Episode overview

Indy is sitting int he chair of wisdom again and answers all your questions about the First World War. This week we talk about technical and tactical innovation, pals battalions and the German officers in the Ottoman Army.

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The War Photographer - Ernest Brooks
Episode overview

Ernest Brooks' photos from World War 1 have become icons of the entire war and are even recognised today. But his experience as an official war photographer was not always glorious and .. show full overview

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Bomber Pilot Fame - Delville Wood - WW1 Remembrance
Episode overview

It's time for another exciting episode of Out Of The Trenches. This week we talk about the fame of bomber pilots, the Battle of Delville Wood and the importance of remembering World War 1.

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New Inventions And New Fronts - Fall 1916
Episode overview

1916 is known as the year of battles and in the past three months you could see that there was still no end in sight. Romania joined the war opening another front and at the Somme and at Verdun the battles were still raging.

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The First Shots of World War 1 - Serbian River Warfare
Episode overview

In this episode of Out Of The Ether, Indy got a great comment from Pavle Pavlovic about Bodrog, the ship from which the first shots of the Great War were fired.

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The Arditi - Italian Special Forces of World War 1
Episode overview

The Arditi ("The Daring Ones") were special Italian assault troops in World War 1. And even though they were only able to really make a difference on the battlefield in 1918, the effects on morale and culture can be seen to this day.

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Italian Rifles of World War 1
Episode overview

In our last live stream with Othais we talked about the Italian rifles and pistols of WW1. This is the slightly edited version in which we focus on the rifles.

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Olympic Games 1916 - Reaction To Tanks - Barbed Wire
Episode overview

It's time for another exciting episode of Out Of The Trenches. This week we talk about the Olympic Games 1916, how the Germans reacted to the first tanks and about barbed wire.

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Romanian Uniforms of World War 1
Episode overview

Romania is sometimes overlooked when talking about World War 1, but they had their own military tradition. As a smaller player in Europe, equipping the army was even more a challenge than it already was for the world powers.

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The Story of The Lusitania
Episode overview

This week we are talking about the Lusitania and some of the recent discoveries.

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Franz Joseph I - The Father of Austria-Hungary
Episode overview

On this day 100 years ago, Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria-Hungary died after 66 years on the throne. He became emperor in a turbulent time and some say that only his reign held the .. show full overview

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Our Contribution To Battlefield 1
Episode overview

You may have spotted Indy in the credits for Battlefield 1 already but we wanted to take the time to tell you what our contribution to the game actually was and briefly talk about what we think about the game.

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Night Combat - Tank Hunters - Airplane Detection
Episode overview

Another exciting episode of Out of the trenches this time featuring questions about German anti tank tactics, night combat, the detection of enemy aircraft prior to radar and more.

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The Godfather of Modern Espionage - Sidney Reilly
Episode overview

Sidney Reilly is remembered as the Ace of Spies in popular fiction and Ian Flemming read his files as inspiration for James Bond. But even the best espionage novels are nothing against .. show full overview

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WW1 Archaeologists At The Site Of The First German Gas Attack
Episode overview

This is the first big video from our trip to Poland. In Bolimow, Polish archaeologists are digging in the former trenches of the Eastern Front. Here, the Germans used gas on a big scale .. show full overview

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Hand Grenades - The Belgian Army - Flemish Nationalism
Episode overview

Indy is sitting int he chair of madness again and answers all your questions about the First World War. This week we talk about the Belgians and Hand Grenades.

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Baltic Sea Battles - Tanks On Other Fronts
Episode overview

Indy sits in the Chair of Wisdom again to answer your questions about World War 1. This week we talk about naval battles in the Baltic Sea and the use of tanks on other fronts than the Western Front.

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Siege of Przemyśl - Summary
Episode overview

This is the prologue of our episodes filmed at Przemyśl. Indy summarises all the events relevant to the two Sieges of Przemyśl and the battles in the region. In the next instalment we .. show full overview

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The Design of Przemyśl Fortress - Walking Through The Old Forts
Episode overview

We spend several days in Przemyśl in August 2016 and took a walk through the well preserved forts around the city that you know from our show.

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Deportations - Strikes - Evacuations
Episode overview

Chair of Wisdom Time!

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Exploring WW1 Forts in Ukraine
Episode overview

We worked together with the Ukrainian authorities and got permission to film in some of the sub-forts of Przemsyl.

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We Are Going To Verdun - Next Field Trip
Episode overview

Information abut the trip to Verdun

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Starving For Total War - Turnip Winter 1916
Episode overview

While 1916 still looked good for the Central Powers militarily, the civilian population at home, especially in the cities, was starving to death. The British Naval Blockade, harvest .. show full overview

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Rasputin - The Man Behind The Tsarina
Episode overview

Grigori Rasputin is as much a man as he is a legend. The mystic behind the Tsar and the Tsarina who apparently made no decision without consulting him. The healer that could perform .. show full overview

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Absurd Trivia About King Zog - How Italy Prepared To Attack France
Episode overview

The Italian military prepared to join the Central Powers in 1914 but that didn't happen. Learn how it all went down and get some cool stories about King Zog of Albania on top of that.

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Ottoman Uniforms of World War 1
Episode overview

The Ottoman Army underwent considerable reforms after the losses on the Balkans. And under German influence, the military tried to bring the whole army up to the standards of modern war. .. show full overview

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Spy Networks - Public Opinion - Conscription
Episode overview

Chair of Wisdom Time! Indy answers your questions about World War 1 and this week we talk about espionage, opinion polls and conscription.

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Luigi Cadorna - The Generalissimo
Episode overview

Luigi Cadorna was the Italian Chief of Staff when World War 1 broke out and when Italy joined the conflict a year later. He was a man of tradition and believed that most important factor .. show full overview

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American Elections - Ottoman Sultan - Austro-German Relations
Episode overview

It's time for the Chair of Wisdom again where Indy sits to answer all of your questions about World War 1. This week we talk about the 1916 presidential elections in the US, the Ottoman .. show full overview

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The Kingdom of Hungary in WW1
Episode overview

The Kingdom of Hungary was an integral part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Hungarian soldiers fought on almost all fronts of World War 1. The Battle of Limanowa was one of their most .. show full overview

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German Jäger Corps - Russian Steamroller
Episode overview

Indy sits in the chair of wisdom again to answer your questions about the First World War. This time we talk about the German Jäger Corps, the Pickelhaube and compare the Russian Army of WW1 to the Soviet Army of WW2.

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Sharpshooters and Snipers in World War 1
Episode overview

Snipers in World War I on the Western Front were used for psychological warfare in quieter times and during offensive to destroy key enemy positions like machine gun emplacements. While .. show full overview

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Native Americans In WW1 - Superstitions - Paint Jobs
Episode overview

Another exciting episode of Out Of The Trenches - this week Indy talks about Native Americans in the war, soldier superstitions and custom paint jobs for vehicles.

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Anti Submarine Warfare and Tactics in World War 1
Episode overview

During World War 1, German submarines were a major thread to shipping routes of the Entente everywhere. The Royal Navy and and her allies had to come up with defence mechanisms agains .. show full overview

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Smoking - Hearing Protection - Sanitation
Episode overview

This week Indy talks about the smoking habits of the soldiers, how sanitation was organised in the trenches and how soldiers protected their ears during fighting.

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The Hindenburg Line - Ludendorff's Defence In Depth
Episode overview

1916, the Year of Battles, had strained Germany's resources everywhere but especially on the Western Front they needed to defend their captured territory against an ever growing number .. show full overview

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The Year of Battles Comes To An End
Episode overview

With the end of the Battle of Verdun, the year 1916 ends. A battle that was described as "World War 1 in a microcosm" and has been remembered in infamy ever since. Late 1916 also brings .. show full overview

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Recap Of Our Trip To Verdun
Episode overview

Exploring the Verdun Area

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A Fate Worse Than Death - Disfigured Veterans of World War 1
Episode overview

Plastic and reconstructive surgery saw rapid development during World War 1. Modern medical care and better equipment increased the chances of survival for the soldiers. But these .. show full overview

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French Railway Guns - Physical Requirements For WW1 Pilots
Episode overview

It's time for another episode of Out Of The Ether - Indy reads the best and most insightful comments of recent weeks. This week we talk about French railway guns and the physical and mental requirements of World War 1 pilots.

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Medical Treatment in World War 1
Episode overview

Some sources say that during the four years of World War 1, medicine and medical treatments advances more than during any other four year period in human history. The chances for a soldier to survive his injury were far greater in 1918 than in 1914.

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Disc Grenade - Camel Corps - Austro-Hungarian Heroes
Episode overview

Indy sits in a French Chair this time and answers your questions about World War 1. This week we talk about the German disc grenades and the heroes that were celebrated in Austria-Hungary.

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Outbreak of World War 1 - A Banker's Perspective
Episode overview

The classic narrative of the outbreak of World War 1 is that everyone saw it coming and was awaiting it with patriotic fervor. But studying the people that profited most from a war, the bankers, that idea is definitely challenged.

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Liechtenstein, San Marino, Monaco and Andorra in WW1 - Live And Let Live
Episode overview

Batman is answering your questions about World War 1, oddly enough. This week we talk about the European micro nations and about the quieter sectors on the Western Front.

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Russia Before the 1917 Revolution
Episode overview

Russia's history in the decades leading up to World War 1 where a time of great turmoil and social changes. The Romanov tsars held a tight grip on the country which remained an autocracy .. show full overview

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History Of The Cossacks Until World War 1
Episode overview

The Cossacks are surrounded my myths and legends. For some they were the "Tsar's dogs" for others they were more comparable to the cowboys of the Wild West. In any case, their history .. show full overview

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Camouflage Patterns - Funerary Practices - Prisoner Exchange
Episode overview

In this episode of out Out of the Trenches Indy discusses, Camouflage Patterns, Funerary Practices, and Prisoner Exchange

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British India During World War 1
Episode overview

India was part of the British Empire during World War 1 and it was of vital importance to the war effort. Resources, manufacturing power and over 1,3 million men that served in the Army .. show full overview

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Serbian Field Marshal Stepa Stepanovic
Episode overview

Serbia's turbulent history of the late 19th and early 20th century created some hard-boiled military leaders to the front lines of World War 1. One of these was Stepa Stepanovic - but he .. show full overview

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Crucified Soldier - RMS Olympic - Somme Cavalry
Episode overview

Chair of Wisdom Time! This week we talk about the propaganda story of the crucified soldier and the RMS Olympic.

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British Weapons of World War 1
Episode overview

In our series about the rifles and pistols today, Othais got his hands on the standard issue rifles and pistols of the British Army in World War One.

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The Backbone of Total War - Trains in WW1
Episode overview

Without trains, the modern armies of World War 1 were not able to move their troops en masse. Without trains, the soldiers at the front didn't have food or ammunition and without trains, .. show full overview

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Comparing WW1 Helmet Designs
Episode overview

It's time for the Chair of Wisdom again and this week Indy compares World War 1 helmet designs and we talk about the discrimination of Germans in the US during WW1.

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Champion for Democracy? - Woodrow Wilson
Episode overview

Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the United States, is one of the most controversial characters of his era. His racial views, his view on peace and the post-war world, his decision to .. show full overview

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Visiting the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery
Episode overview

During our trip to France we visited the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and Monument in Romagne. The cemetery contains the largest number of American military dead in Europe and was already dedicated when the war was still raging in Europe.

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The Forgotten Ally - Portugal in WW1
Episode overview

Portugal's participation in the First World War 1, especially the service of the Portuguese Expeditionary Corps on the Western Front, is often forgotten. And even when the troops were .. show full overview

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The First American Shots Of WW1 - Guam And The Cormoran
Episode overview

The Island of Guam was on the other end of the world when the US declared war on Germany in 1917. However, they had been involved in the global conflict for years already. When the .. show full overview

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Evolution of the British Infantry during World War 1
Episode overview

The professional British soldier of 1914 had little to do with the British conscript of 1918. So, even though World War 1 is often perceived as something static, the British infantry underwent a considerable evolution during the war.

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Smoke Screens - Fortress Location - Recruitment Age
Episode overview

It's time for Out Of The Trenches again where Indy answers your questions about World War 1, this week we talk about the recruitment age, smoke grenades and fortress locations.

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Western Front Artillery At The Outbreak of World War 1
Episode overview

World War 1 was a war of artillery, 75% of casualties are attributed to artillery fire. And since the late 19th century the development of field canons, howitzers and mortars had made .. show full overview

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Flamethrower Units - Handling of Prisoners - Artillery Fuzes
Episode overview

In this week's episode, Indy talks about flamethrower units, the handling of war prisoners and different types of artillery fuzes.

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German Trade Submarines - Beutepanzer Upgrades - Dan Carlin
Episode overview

It's Chair of Wisdom Time again and this week we talk about German Trade Submarines (Deutschland class), Beutepanzer upgrades and Dan Carlin's Blueprint for Armageddon series.

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Fight For Air Supremacy - Bloody April 1917
Episode overview

"Bloody April" was the result of two competing aviation strategies: The more defence oriented German Luftstreitkräfte and the more offensive oriented British Royal Flying Corps. The RFC .. show full overview

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Reinventing Cavalry in WW1 - Bulgarian General Ivan Kolev
Episode overview

Cavalry was seen as leftover from the past in the dawn of modern warfare during World War 1. But Bulgarian General Ivan Kolev was one of the few who still saw a place for them on the .. show full overview

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Joffre The Imbecile - Nivelle's Catastrophe
Episode overview

It's time to shine a light on some of the great comments we received and in the past days you guys had a lot to say about Nivelle and the French High Command in general.

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US Joins WW1 - Spring Offensives 1917
Episode overview

After a rather quiet winter, the war erupts into action in 1917. Not only do the United States join the war after weeks of unrestricted submarine warfare and the uncovering of the .. show full overview

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Junkers Fighter Planes - Whiter Feather Movement - Swiss Invasion Plans
Episode overview

Chair of Wisdom Time! This week Indy talks about Junkers fighter planes, the plans for an invasion of Switzerland and he Whiter Feather Movement.

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Exploring Fort Douaumont With The VERDUN Developers
Episode overview

We went to the Verdun area in France this winter and visited Fort Douaumont together with the developers of the video game VERDUN. They rebuilt the fort in their game and their knowledge of the sight shows when Indy is walking through the fort.

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The Hero Of Tannenberg - Paul von Hindenburg
Episode overview

Paul von Hindenburg's military career was already over when World War 1 broke out. He fought in legendary German battles like Königgrätz or Sedan and now was retired. But he returned in .. show full overview

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The Ally From The Far East - Japan in World War 1
Episode overview

Japan's participation in World War 1 is an often overlooked part of their history - even in Japan itself. Their service as one of the members of the Entente marked the climax of a .. show full overview

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Indochina - Cyprus - Puerto Rico
Episode overview

What do Indochina, Cyprus and Puerto Rico have in common? They are all featured in our newest episode of Out of The Trenches where Indy answers all your questions about World War 1.

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Croatia in World War 1
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Croatia was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire during World War 1 and Croats were just one of the many ethnicities within the Habsburg Empire that went to to war in 1914. Croats served .. show full overview

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Exploring the Romagne 14-18 Museum in France
Episode overview

This winter we went to the Meuse region in France and explored the battlefield of Verdun and the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Jean-Paul was our guide there and also showed us his impressive .. show full overview

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Austro-Hungarian Uniforms of World War 1
Episode overview

Austria-Hungary fielded probably the most diverse army of World War 1, the troops also had a proud tradition going back decades that influenced their uniform design as much as local .. show full overview

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Creeping Barrage - Desert Tanks
Episode overview

This week Indy discusses the invention of the Creeping Barrage and how tanks fared in the desert.

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Top 10 Stupid Moves of World War 1 - Mid 1915/1916
Episode overview

Generals of WW1 did a lot of stupid things, so many in fact that we made a second top 10 list to appeal to your inner armchair general.

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Ottoman Soldiers in Europe - Naval Tactics - Officer PoWs
Episode overview

Another exciting episode of Out Of The Trenches featuring naval tactics, the treatment of officers as prisoners of war and two questions related to the Ottoman Empire.

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Hero or Burden? - King Constantine I of Greece
Episode overview

King Constantine I of Greece embodies the complex history of modern Greece in the early 20th century. By some he was and still is perceived as a hero who united the country. Others perceive him as a burden who only brought problems to Greece.

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Greek Rifles and Pistols of World War 1
Episode overview

Othais explains the rifles and pistols that Greece fielded in the First World War, among them the legendary Mannlicher–Schönauer M1903 and the Greek Gras M1874.

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Spain and the Spanish Arms Industry in WW1
Episode overview

Spain was one of the neutral nations of World War 1. A deep social divide and a decline from world power meant that they stayed out of the global conflict. Still, the war affected Spain .. show full overview

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Armoured Trains of World War 1
Episode overview

Armoured Trains were heavily armed and armored trains operating the vast rail networks of Europe, especially on the Eastern Front of World War 1. Their tactics and design evolved .. show full overview

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Fighting Without A Country - Czechoslovak Legions of World War 1
Episode overview

Czechs and Slovaks were minorities with the Austro-Hungarian and Russian Empire. Even before the outbreak of the war they demanded more rights as industrious citizens but were often .. show full overview

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The Destroyed Villages Of France - Fleury
Episode overview

Fleury has a mayor and you can find it on a map. But the official population is: 0. The village has been completely destroyed during the Battle of Verdun and his now a memorial place. .. show full overview

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German Defences In The Meuse-Argonne Region
Episode overview

Indy and Jean-Paul from the Romagne 14-18 museum explore the German defence works in the region. These bunkers were used from 1914 till 1918 and saw heavy action during the American Meuse-Argonne Offensive later in the war.

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Maria Bochkareva and the 1st Russian Women's Battalion of Death
Episode overview

Maria Bochkareva was one of several Russian women who volunteered to fight in the name of the Tsar in 1914. She fought with distinction on the Eastern Front until the Russian Revolution. .. show full overview

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Royal Marines - Anonymous Warfare - Latvian Riflemen
Episode overview

Time for another exiting episode of Out Of The Trenches where Indy (and this time also Flo) answer your questions about the First World War.

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Tunnel Warfare During World War 1
Episode overview

Tunnel and mining warfare was an important part of World War 1, especially on the Western Front and to a lesser, but still deadly, degree on the Italian Front. The dangers for the .. show full overview

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Fake Paris - Female Soldiers - Naval Warfare
Episode overview

It's time for the Chair of Wisdom again and this week Indy talks about fake Paris, female soldiers and the rules of naval warfare.

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British Rifles of WW1
Episode overview

Othais introduces us to the famous British standard rifles of WW1 including the Short Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE), the Long Enfield and the controversial Ross Rifle.

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US Preparation - Alien Enemies Act - Franco-Prussian War
Episode overview

It's time for the Chair of Wisdom again and this week Indy talks about US Preparations before reaching the battlefield, the Alien Enemies Act for German citizens in the US and the length of the Franco-Prussian War.

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Burial and Identification Of The Dead in WW1
Episode overview

The millions of dead soldiers of World War 1 needed and often still need a proper burial place. But modern war, waged with artillery and poison gas, made even the retrieval, let alone the identification of bodies very difficult.

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Recap Of Our Trip To England
Episode overview

A Recap Of Our Trip To England

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The Baltic States in World War 1
Episode overview

Before the First World War, what are today Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia were part of the Russian Empire. As that empire fought and fell, so to fought the soldiers of the Baltic States, .. show full overview

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War-Weariness I THE GREAT WAR Summary Part 10
Episode overview

In this special Recap-Episode we summarize the events from May to July 1917. Two major Allied spring offensives at Arras and on the Aisne come to an end with mixed results. The .. show full overview

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Italian Pistols of World War 1
Episode overview

In this edition of our live stream episodes with C&Rsenal we take a look at the Italian pistols of World War 1.

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Trench Mortars - German Double Standards - Hughes’ Shovel
Episode overview

Out Of The Trenches is finally back! In this episode Indy talks about the role of trench mortars in contrast to artillery, how the Germans could condem the use of shotguns and saw-back .. show full overview

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Romanian Guns of WW1
Episode overview

In this special episode, Indy and Othais talk about the Romanian rifles and pistols of WW1, namely the Mannlicher M1893 and a very odd Spanish revolver that still puzzles Othais.

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Inside A British Mark IV WW1 Tank
Episode overview

Indy and Tank Museum curator David Willey take a look at the British Mark IV tank. Over 1000 of these tanks were built and they are an iconic symbol of early tank warfare during World .. show full overview

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Inside A British Bristol Scout WW1 Airplane
Episode overview

In our first episode from Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome we talk with David Bremner about his Bristol Scout 1264 which is an exact copy of his granddad's WW1 airplane that he flew on the Mesopotamian front.

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Battlefield 1 Historical Analysis - In The Name Of The Tsar - They Shall Not Pass
Episode overview

Two new expansions for Battlefield 1 dropped in the past few months and they introduced two of the most important factions of World War 1: France and Russia. And since you guys liked our .. show full overview

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Georges Guynemer - The Flying Icon of France
Episode overview

George Guynemer was one of the top scoring flying aces of the entire First World War with 54 aerial victories. In his lifetime, he was celebrated as a hero, an icon and an inspiration in .. show full overview

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British Malaya - US Equipment - Boobytraps
Episode overview

It's time for another exciting episode of Out Of The Trenches again, this episode talks about British Malaya in WW1, the French and British equipment the US troops used and traps.

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Inside A British WW1 Airbase - Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome
Episode overview

The Royal Flying Corps and later the Royal Air Force maintained aerodromes and airfields around Great Britain for defence against German Zeppelin and Gotha Bomber raids. But would a WW1 aerodrome actually work?

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Mercenaries - War of the Pacific - Russian WW1 Remembrance
Episode overview

It's time for another episodes from the chair of wisdom, this week we talk about mercenaries in the war, the influence of the War of the Pacific and Russian WW1 war graves.

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The Merchant of Death - Basil Zaharoff
Episode overview

For arms dealers like Basil Zaharoff, the late 19th and early 20th century was a time of never ending business opportunities, the great European powers modernised their armies .. show full overview

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Why Was Haig Still in Command?
Episode overview

In this week's OOTT episode we talk about Douglas Haig, the trenches on the British Islands and silencers.

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Serbian Uniforms of World War 1
Episode overview

Serbia was already fighting in World War 1 before it actually spiralled into a global conflict, it had even already seen two wars in 1912 and 1913, so equipping the Serbian Army was a challenge right from the start.

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Recap Of Our Trip To Italy and Slovenia
Episode overview

Indy and Flo make you jealous by telling you what you missed when we all went to Slovenia and Italy last week.

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Between Gulasch Barons and Defending Neutrality - Denmark in WW1
Episode overview

Denmark, Germany's northern neighbour, declared neutrality when World War 1 broke out. But after the defeat against Germany in the 19th century, they were still worried and readied their .. show full overview

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Electricity - Wright Brothers - Hip Firing MGs
Episode overview

Chair of Wisdom Time! This week we talk about the advancements of electricity during the war, the Wright brothers patent wars and hip/shoulder firing MGs. Oh and Italian Spiderman.

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Evolution Of British Battle Tanks In WW1
Episode overview

Indy talks to Tank Museum curator David Willey about the evolution of the British Tank during World War 1. From the early beginnings with prototypes like Little Willie and the first .. show full overview

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The Edge of the Abyss - Mountain Warfare On The Italian Front
Episode overview

The mountains along the Italian front made for one of the most brutal and unforgiving battlefields of the World War 1, and the soldiers who fought here were tougher and more resilient .. show full overview

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Brazil in World War 1 - The South American Ally
Episode overview

Though joining the war later than most, Brazil was the only South American nation to play an active role, albeit a brief one. After initially declaring neutrality in August 1914, a .. show full overview

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Interview With Pär Sundström from Sabaton
Episode overview

Sabaton is a Heavy Metal band from Sweden. Battles and events during World War 1 inspired them to do multiple songs about them and Indy is talking with bass player Pär Sundström about the process.

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German Defensive Strategy and Tactics At Passchendaele
Episode overview

The Hindenburg Line, which was developed in early 1917, was designed to have depth and flexibility. Pillboxes, bunkers and machine gun nests all played vital roles in the system, as did .. show full overview

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On the Battlefield of Caporetto - Exploring the Kolovrat
Episode overview

Follow Indy and his guide Leon up the heights of the Kolovrat Ridge and into the Italian frontline trenches and bunkers. From there we take a look down towards the Isonzo Valley and .. show full overview

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Strategic Bombing on the Western Front
Episode overview

With the development of planes shortly before the Great War, the concept of strategic bombing made its debut in this conflict. Each country had different doctrines with regards to .. show full overview

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Breakthroughs and Setbacks - Fall 1917
Episode overview

The Battle of Passchendaele begins on place on the Western Front, whilst the climate grows steadily more unstable in Russia, where General Kornilov hopes to seize power. Operation Albion .. show full overview

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Zionism during World War 1
Episode overview

Zionism, the movement for the establishment of a Jewish homeland, got new momentum during World War 1. Zionists, like Chaim Weizmann rallied for support in their respective home .. show full overview

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The Mad Baron - Roman von Ungern-Sternberg
Episode overview

Roman von Ungern-Sternberg was certainly one of the most interesting characters of the First World War. He was a military buddhist, loyal to the Tsar and enjoyed acts of foolish heroism .. show full overview

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The Last Hussar - August von Mackensen
Episode overview

August von Mackensen was one of the most prolific generals of World War 1. He served with distinction on the Eastern theatres. The Gorlice-Tarnow Offensive, the conquest of Serbia and .. show full overview

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Development of British Tank Tactics 1917
Episode overview

The Battle of Cambrai 100 years ago was one of the pivotal moments for the British Tank Corps and tank combat in general. For the first time, the tanks were deployed in a way that they could play out their strengths.

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Jagdkommandos - Austria-Hungary’s Special Forces in WW1
Episode overview

The Jagdkommandos were Austria-Hungary’s special assault troops during WWI. From their pre-war origins, these troops had to adapt to modern war, and did so with some success. However, .. show full overview

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Dropping Bombs on Germany - WW1 in Heavy Metal
Episode overview

Indy’s back in his Chair of Wisdom, and ready to answer more of your questions. This week we discuss Allied bombings on Germany and the influence of WW1 on Metal, including on the power-metal band Sabaton.

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Invasions, Naval Battles and German Raiders - WW1 in the Pacific
Episode overview

One of the theatres of war that’s often overlooked, the Pacific saw some of the earliest military actions of the Great War. On top of this, there were many naval engagements in this particular ocean, including some famous German merchant raiders.

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Shell Recycling - WW1 Monuments in WW2 - Resistance Movements
Episode overview

Chair of Wisdom Time!

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Origins Of The German Alpenkorps
Episode overview

When World War 1 broke out, the German Army didn't really have troops specialised in mountain warfare. But by 1915, they brought together the first parts of the Alpenkorps. To train .. show full overview

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Father Victory - Georges Clemenceau
Episode overview

Today we look at the life of George Clemenceau, otherwise known as the Tiger or Father Victory. Before he went on to become French Prime Minister (twice) and played an important role in .. show full overview

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The Road to Independence - Finland in WW1
Episode overview

The Grand Duchy of Finland was a largely autonomous part of the Russian Empire when the First World War broke out, but that would soon change. Rising nationalism in the country and chaos .. show full overview

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Beer Brewing - Roger Casement - Surviving Aces
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This extra has no summary.

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Transcaucasia in World War 1
Episode overview

The Caucasus region with its many different ethnic groups and its resources was always of particular interest to the greater powers like Russia, Persia or the Ottoman Empire. In the late .. show full overview

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Filling Trenches - General PoWs - Blindness
Episode overview

Another episode of Out of the trenches.

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The Hush Hush Army - The Adventures of Dunsterforce Part 1
Episode overview

The Dunsterforce was a small British military mission under Colonel Dunsterville. Its goal was to prevent the spread of German influence in the South Caucasus and Caspian Sea. The .. show full overview

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The Sopwith Snipe - WW1 Pilot's Gear
Episode overview

Indy takes a look at the Sopwith Snipe and meets Trevor who shows us the typical gear of a WW1 pilot.

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The Defence of Baku - The Adventures of Dunsterforce Part 2
Episode overview

In part two of the Adventures of Dunsterforce, we follow the Hush Hush Army on their travels through the Caucasus. Picking up where we left off, the Dunsterforce leave Enzeli, clash with .. show full overview

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The Great War and C&Rsenal
Episode overview

Indy and the guys from C&Rsenal discuss Russian Rifles and Pistols of WW1.

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Inside the Rolls Royce Armoured Car
Episode overview

Indy speaks to David Willey, curator of The Tank Museum in Bovington, about the Rolls Royce Armoured Car, one of the most iconic armoured cars of World War 1. From it's early, improvised .. show full overview

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German Anti-Tank Units - Herman Göring - Caltrops
Episode overview

This week on out of the trenches Indy discusses German Anti-Tank Units, Herman Göring and Caltrops

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POWs in Japan - Great War Remembrance - Marasesti
Episode overview

In today’s episode, Indy answers questions about the state of the prisoner of war camps in Japan, the ways in which WW1 is remembered in Germany and the food shortages in the Ottoman Empire, plus he takes a closer look at the Battle of Marasesti.

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Life On The Isonzo Front
Episode overview

Indy gets a tour through the impressive Kobarid Museum dedicated to the Isonzo Front and to the soldiers that experienced the war in the region.

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Central Powers Occupation Of Italy
Episode overview

Indy takes a tour through the Museo della Battaglia Vittorio Veneto and explores the Central Powers occupation of Northern Italy and the set up for the famous Battle of Vittorio Veneto.

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British Pistols of World War 1
Episode overview

Othais introduces the standard British pistols and revolvers to Indy, including the iconic Webley series.

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Trenches At 10,000 Feet - Fighting On Mt. Lagazuoi
Episode overview

Join a very cold Indy as he explores the Italian and Austro-Hungarian positions on Mount Lagazuoi and finds out how they were built and operated during the Great War. A special thanks to Stefano Illing for guiding us through this incredible place.

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British Special Forces - Bulgarian-Ottoman Relations - Caporetto
Episode overview

Out of the Trenches

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Sword Bayonets - German Casualties - Jerusalem Occupation
Episode overview

Chair of Wisdom Time! This week we talk about possibly fabricated German casualty numbers, the unwieldy WW1 bayonets and the reaction to the occupation of Jerusalem.

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Hit and Run - Motor Torpedo Boats in World War 1
Episode overview

The Naval arms race of the early 20th century certainly meant that battleships got ever bigger and more powerful. But there is a David to every Goliath and so Motor Torpedo Boats were .. show full overview

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The Austro-Hungarian Serial Killer Vampire
Episode overview

Chair of Wisdom Time! This week including the story of the notorious Bela Kiss.

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Russian Pistols of World War 1
Episode overview

Indy talks to our weapons expert Othais about the Russian Pistols of World War 1.

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Live And Let Live - France's War Aims - Refugees
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This extra has no summary.

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Russian Rifles of World War 1
Episode overview

Indy and Othais from C&Rsenal talk about Russian Rifles during World War 1.

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Amphibious Landing Craft - Widow Compensation - Repatriation
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This extra has no summary.

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The Czechoslovak Legion's Odyssey Through Russia
Episode overview

The Czechoslovak Legion wanted to return home or continue the fight for independence even when peace on the Eastern Front was declared. But they needed to cross the whole of Civil War torn Russia for this.

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From Caporetto to Cambrai
Episode overview

The popular narrative of World War 1 usually ignores the constant evolution of warfare and the end of 1917 was definitely a short time period where a lot of changes came together, the .. show full overview

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Lenin & Trotsky - Their Rise To Power
Episode overview

Vladimir "Lenin" Ilyich Ulyanov and Leon Trotsky are two of the most well known communists today. But how did they meet and how did they rose to the top of the Bolshevik movement? And .. show full overview

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Savage Division - Displaced People - Sexual Relations
Episode overview

Chair of Wisdom time!

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German Tactics For 1918 Spring Offensive
Episode overview

The German Spring Offensive in 1918, the so called Kaiserschlacht or Operation Michael, was the biggest German offensive of World War 1 and Quartermaster Erich Ludendorff prepared his .. show full overview

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King George V in World War 1
Episode overview

He was monarch over the largest empire the world has ever seen. When the war came he saw his duty as the face of determination for his people: King George V.

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Inside the German A7V WW1 Tank
Episode overview

We visited the German Tank Museum (in Munster, not Münster) and talked to the director Ralf Raths about the German tanks in World War 1. The only one that saw action was the A7V and will .. show full overview

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Conscientious Objectors - Water - Wastage
Episode overview

Chair of Wisdom Time!

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German WW1 Prototype Tanks Of 1918
Episode overview

While the German Army only fielded 20 A7V tanks during World War 1, they understood the potential of the tank and started working on different designs in the last year of the war. Some .. show full overview

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German Armored Cars in WW1
Episode overview

Germany only fielded 20-40 armored cars in World War 1, mostly on the Eastern Front. Not much about their operational history is known but they did play an important role in the German Civil War and the Weimar Republic.

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The Neutral Ally - Norway in WW1
Episode overview

Norway declared neutrality when the First World War broke out and as a nation with a large merchant fleet, profited from the war economically.

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Pioneers - Legend of the Kraken - Redeployment of Troops
Episode overview

In this week's episode of Out Of The Trenches, Indy talks about Pioneer Battalions, how a Sea Monster allegedly sunk a German submarine and the redeployment of Austro-Hungarian troops after the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.

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France Before WW1 - La Belle Époque?
Episode overview

The time between the French defeat against Prussia in the Franco-Prussian War and the outbreak of the First World War is often described as the Belle Époque. But it certainly was a turbulent time for one of the major world powers too.

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Stalin in WW1 - Quebec - Scottish Home Rule
Episode overview

Chair of Wisdom Time!

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Storm of Steel - Author And Officer Ernst Jünger
Episode overview

Storm of Steel (In Stahlgewittern) by Ernst Jünger is one of the most harrowing German accounts of World War 1. The author was an officer on the Western Front and fought with the assault troops and stormtroopers until summer 1918.

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Hunting - Dreyfuss Affair - Equipment Modifications
Episode overview

Chair of Wisdom Time!

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Tank Crew Training - More German Tank Prototypes
Episode overview

Chair of Wisdom Time!

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The Finnish Jägers In World War 1
Episode overview

During World War 1 Finnish volunteers were trained in Northern Germany. The 27th Jäger Battalion is an important part of Finnish history and we explored their beginnings in Hohenlockstedt or Lockstedter Lager as it was called in 1915.

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Our Trip To Turkey Recap
Episode overview

Indy and Flo give you a small recap of our amazing trip to Turkey. Cool special episodes coming soon.

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The Western Front Awakens - Peace In The East
Episode overview

The spring of 1918 brought huge shifts to the fronts of World War 1. The Eastern Front went quiet after the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk and the Western Front returned to a war of movement with the German Spring Offensive 1918.

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Marie Curie in WW1 - Who Killed The Red Baron?
Episode overview

Chair of Wisdom Time!

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Evolution of French Infantry During World War 1
Episode overview

The French soldier in 1914 was already very different from the one in 1918 if you looked at his uniform or equipment. Also the combat tactics evolved considerably in four years of war. .. show full overview

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Black Army of Ukraine - Togoland in WWII
Episode overview

Chair of Wisdom Time!

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The Fightinest Marine - Dan Daly
Episode overview

Dan Daly was one of only two Marines to be awarded two Medals of Honor in two seperate conflicts. The first one, in his actions 1901 during the China Relief. His second one for his .. show full overview

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Naval Operations In The Dardanelles Campaign 1915
Episode overview

In our first episode filmed on the former Gallipoli battlefields, Indy and our guide Can Balcioglu explore the naval campaign that preceded the landings at Gallipoli in early 1915.

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Allied Defense During Spring Offensives 1918
Episode overview

The French and British defenses during the German Spring Offensive 1918 were put to a real test when the Germans attacked. The carefully built defenses had to be abandoned and new lessons had to be learned.

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Conrad von Hötzendorf - A Military Genius?
Episode overview

Chair of Wisdom Time!

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The Landings At ANZAC Cove And Suvla Bay 1915
Episode overview

Indy and our guide Can Balcioglu explore the northern landings sites of Gallipoli where the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) landed in 1915.

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The Landings At Cape Helles 1915
Episode overview

Indy and our guide Can Balcioglu explore the southern tip of Gallipoli where the British Army landed in April 1915.

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The Goeben & The Breslau - Two German Ships Under Ottoman Flag
Episode overview

How SMS Goeben and SMS Breslau, two German battleships in 1914 sailed under Ottoman flag and helped Enver Pasha to get the Ottoman Empire into World War 1.

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The Only German Submarine Attack On US Shore in WW1
Episode overview

After a long time, we are back with our format Out Of The Ether and this week we tell you about the only time Germany directly attacked US mainland with a submarine.

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Flying Aircraft Carriers - Reversed Bullets
Episode overview

This extra has no summary.

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Life In The Tomb - WW1 Author Stratis Myrivilis
Episode overview

Stratis Myrivilis was a Greek Author, but he was also a soldier that fought in the Balkan Wars, World War 1 and the Greco-Turkish War. His experience in the First World War, was the basis for his most famous novel Life In The Tomb.

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Henry Johnson And The Harlem Hellfighters
Episode overview

The 369th Infantry Regiment from Harlem, New York was an all-black unit that served on the Western Front. But not under American command, but loaned tot he French Army.

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Crown Prince Wilhelm - Front Line Visits - Trench Entertainment
Episode overview

Chair of Wisdom Time!

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French North Africa in World War 1
Episode overview

Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco were all part of French North Africa before and during World War 1. They all contributed in material and men to the war effort and the French colonial soldiers were praised for their bravery.

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Postal Service - Trench Deployment - US Air Force
Episode overview

Chair of Wisdom Time!

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Mountain Combat In The Vosges - The Battle For Alsace-Lorraine
Episode overview

The Battle for Alsace-Lorraine in the Vosges was unforgiving and brutal. Both the French and the German troops were fighting in extreme conditions for a extremely symbolic stretch of land.

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More Info About Alsace-Lorraine in WW1
Episode overview

Markus and Indy give you some background on our recent special episode.

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Australian General John Monash
Episode overview

John Monash was one of the most capable commanders of World War 1 but his rise to fame didn't come unopposed.

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Austro-Hungarian Artillery - Choctaw Code Talkers
Episode overview

Chair of Wisdom Time!

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A Farewell to Arms - Ernest Hemingway
Episode overview

He is regarded as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, but before that, he was an ambulance driver on the Italian Front in the Great War and also took part in the Spanish Civil War and World War Two.

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Pour Le Merite - Persia - Polish Legions
Episode overview

Chair of Wisdom Time!

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German Asia Corps In The Ottoman Empire During WW1
Episode overview

German-Ottoman military cooperation predated World War 1 by a few decades. But their alliance during the First World War meant that German (and Austrian) troops would actually fight in and with the Ottoman Empire.

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American Firearms - Machine Guns of WW1
Episode overview

American Firearms - Machine Guns of WW1

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Rockets - Blinded Soldiers
Episode overview

Chair of Wisdom Time! Indy talks about rocket usage in WW1 and how blinded soldiers were rehabilitated.

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The Tide Is Turning
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After 4 years of global war, there are signs that the war of attrition is over and the situation is shifting in favor of the Allies.

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German Submarine Warfare in World War 1
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Submarines played a vital part in Germany's WW1 strategy. They would disrupt allied shipping despite the British Naval Blockade and ensue fear across the Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea.

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Recruits from Alsace - Angel of Siberia
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Next to the Chair of Wisdom, Indy Neidell talks about how the German Army dealt with recruits from Alsace-Lorraine and how Elsa Brändström became the Angel of Siberia to many prisoners of war.

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Creating An American Army - John J. Pershing
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John Pershing already had a long career in in the US forces when World War 1 broke out. When 1917 came around he was tasked with the monumental challenge of creating and expanding the American Expeditionary Forces and send them over to Europe.

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Italians in AH Army - Military Missions
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Chair of Wisdom Time!

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Inside the Medium Mark A "Whippet" Tank
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The Medium Mark A "Whippet" Tank was a new kind of tank design for exploiting breakthroughs and wrecking havoc in the rear of enemy positions. It could could reach a, for the time pretty .. show full overview

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Adrian Carton de Wiart - WW1 Paratroopers?
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Chair of Wisdom Time!

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WW1 Trucks and Logistics
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Indy and David Willey of the Tank Museum talk a bit about trucks and logistics during WW1 while sitting in some sweet vintage World War 1 trucks.

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American Handguns of World War 1
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Indy and Othais take a look at the US service pistols of World War 1.

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Unleashing The Tank's Full Potential - 1918/1919 Tank Tactics
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Indy and David Willy from the Tank Museum sit inside a Mark V tank to talk about the evolution of tank tactics and how the Allies started to properly use tanks during and after the battle of Amiens.

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American Rifles & Shotguns of World War 1
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Othais from C&Rsenal tells Indy all about American rifles and shotguns from World War 1.

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Belgian Uniforms Of World War 1
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Indy talks to Peter Verplancke from the Museum at the former Yser front about the Belgian uniforms and their evolution during the war.

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Drafting - Poetry - Georg von Trapp
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Chair of Wisdom Time!

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Belgium Under German Occupation During WW1
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Indy talks to Peter Verplancke about Belgium during World War 1, in particular the German occupation policies.

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Machine Guns Of World War 1
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Indy and Othais talk about the different kinds of machine guns that were used during World War 1.

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Stories From The Palestine Front - More About WW1 Trucks
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In this episode of Out of the Ether, we read a few excellent comments about WW1 Trucks and the Palestine Front.

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Enzo Ferrari - Tank Sounds - French-American Animosity
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Chair of Wisdom Time!

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Serbia Before World War 1
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Serbia's recent history before the outbreak of World War 1, was already shaped by internal struggles and external conflicts. It had fought countless wars with neighbors and rivals in .. show full overview

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German Afghanistan Mission
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Thank you again Jack Sharpe!

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Crown Prince Rupprecht & Erich Ludendorff - Westerner vs. Easterner
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A Prussian Quartermaster General and a Bavarian Crown Prince. The tactician in the east and the strategist in the west. Two deeply different characters and approaches to warfare. Erich Ludendorff and Rupprecht of Bavaria.

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Looting - Pilates - Suicides Among Soldiers
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Austria During World War 1
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The Austrian part of the dual monarchy that was the Austro-Hungarian Empire experienced the war quite distinctly and the inner political machinations directly influenced the outbreak of the war.

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Baseball Season 1918
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Great Britain Before World War 1
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Great Britain was the center of a vast colonial empire and a rapidly changing world during the 19th and early 20th century. But what happened in the country in the years leading up to World War

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French Tanks of World War 1
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French tank development started almost simoultaneously with the British. The French tanks were very different in design based on a different understanding of the role of the tank on the .. show full overview

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George Patton & Douglas MacArthur In World War 1
Episode overview

George S. Patton and Douglas MacArthur both served as senior officers in the First World War 1, a conflict that shaped their understanding of military strategy and tactics and formed them into the men that would become legends 20 years later.

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The Great War is Not Over
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The Victors & The Vanquished I The Great War Epilogue
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Allied War Economy During World War 1
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Financing and supplying the First World War was a huge economic undertaking that influenced the British, French, American and Italian economies profoundly and shaped the global balance of power.

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The Difficult Road To Peace 1919 I THE GREAT WAR Epilogue 2
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After 4 1/2 years of war and millions of dead and wounded any kind of peace would be difficult. The peace process in 1919 was even more difficult because it happened in turbulent times .. show full overview

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The Spanish Flu - THE GREAT WAR Epilogue
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The Spanish flu has quickly spread all over the world since the spring of 1918 and will become the disease that killed more people in a shorter period of time than any other disease in human history.

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WW1 World Leaders & Generals After The War - THE GREAT WAR Epilogue
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The First World War was a historic event that challenged established power structures, political and military leaders. It also catapulted new ideas, new leaders and new officers onto the .. show full overview

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Conflicts & Wars In The Aftermath of WW1 I THE GREAT WAR Epilogue
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In our last epilogue special we outline the wars and conflicts that followed World War 1, some of them immediately and some of them with only a brief period of peace. Even in 1919 it was .. show full overview

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The Road Ahead For The Great War Channel
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WTF is Jesse? Introducing the new Great War Host
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Post WW1 Violence Theory - Paris Peace Conference - Beyond the Great War
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In our first episode of our new format BEYOND THE GREAT WAR Jesse answers two questions. The first one is in regards to the Brutalization Theory that tries to explain the level of .. show full overview

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Welcome to THE GREAT WAR 1919-1923 Channel!
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"The Great War covers the First World War from 1914 to 1923 – in real time." This is our new mission statement and every video we upload will explore the important events 100 years ago. .. show full overview

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The Great War Channel Birthday Rambling With Flo
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Flo Answers Your Questions About Our New WW2 Documentary Project About The Battle of Berlin
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Flo Answers Your Questions About Our New WW2 Documentary Project About The Battle of Berlin

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My Family History During WW1 and WW2
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Flo's Family History During WW1 and WW2

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Meeting Ian From Forgotten Weapons
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Meeting Ian From Forgotten Weapons

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250+ Videos Demonetized - What is Up YouTube?
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250+ Videos Demonetized - What is Up YouTube?

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We Survived 1919 - Thanks to You and Despite YouTube's Shenanigans
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Thank you for your support this year!

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World War 1 Channel Reviews 1917 Movie
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The Great War crew reviews Sam Mendes' 1917.

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The Fighter that Broke The Stalemate In the Air - Fokker D.VII
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Due to the current COVID-19 situation which threw our regular production plan a bit under the bus, we interrupt the regular programming for something a little different. Jesse talks to .. show full overview

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