WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front! | A Battle Guide Production

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Welcome to "Not So Quiet On The Western Front," the podcast that takes you beyond the trenches and dives deep into the untold stories and surprising truths of the First World War. Join us as we lift the lid on one of the most pivotal periods in human history, busting myths and unravelling the complexities of a conflict that shaped the course of the 20th century.

Host: Dan Hill & Dr. Spencer Jones

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- Production & Editing: Linus Klaßen

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Episode 67: Life of a French Soldier

Mar 07 2025 62 mins  
In this episode we delve into the day to day life of a French soldier in WW1. How were French soldiers equipped and uniformed? How did they view the war? And what were the key differences between French soldiers and the soldiers from the English speaking world? We discuss all this and more. Join Our Community: https://not-so-quiet.com/ Use our code: Dugout and get one month free a

Episode 66: Private Purchase

Feb 28 2025 48 mins  
This week we delve into the strange world of privately purchased kit and equipment in the First World War. Why was there such a demand for private purchase items and what did the soldiers buy? Just how big was the private purchase industry? And did any of it make a difference? We discuss all this and more. Join Our Community: https://not-so-quiet.com/ Use our code: Dugout and get

Episode 65: The French Army in 1915

Feb 21 2025 50 mins  
In this podcast, we continue our in-depth look at the story of the French army on the western Front with a focus on the vital and extremely bloody actions in the second half of 1915. Join Our Community: https://not-so-quiet.com/ Use our code: Dugout and get one month free as a Captain. Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq-paypal Do you like our podcast? Then please l

Episode 64: France - From Ypres to Vimy Ridge!

Feb 14 2025 55 mins  
This week we turn our focus with the French to the major and extremely bloody battles fought in late 1914 and the first half of 1915 on the Western Front, with a focus on prominent high ground, including the notorious Vimy Ridge. Join Our Community: https://not-so-quiet.com/ Use our code: Dugout and get one month free as a Captain. Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq

Episode 63: France & The First Battle of the Marne

Feb 07 2025 46 mins  
In this week’s episode we continue our exploration of the story of the Poilu on the Western Front, with a focus on the crucial period from August to Xmas of 1914 which saw huge changes in the way the First World War would be fought. Join Our Community: https://not-so-quiet.com/ Use our code: Dugout and get one month free as a Captain. Join our new platform today! The steps are s

Episode 62: France - The National Response

Jan 31 2025 50 mins  
In this week’s episode we continue our journey exploring the story of the French Army in the great war with a look at the outbreak of war, how the French people and military reacted and where those first clashes took place. Join Our Community: https://not-so-quiet.com/ Use our code: Dugout and get one month free as a Captain. Join our new platform today! The steps are simple:

Episode 61: France in 1914

Jan 24 2025 61 mins  
In this week’s episode, alongside historian James Taub, we begin an exciting new mini-series a deep dive into the story of the French Army on the Western front in the Great War. Join Our Community: https://not-so-quiet.com/ Use our code: Dugout and get one month free as a Captain. Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq-paypal Do you like our podcast? Then please lea

Episode 60: Q&A and New Community

Jan 17 2025 49 mins  
In this week's episode we look back and answer some of the excellent questions you have sent in recently and announce an exciting new addition to the Not So Quiet Podcast! Join our new platform today! The steps are simple: Visit: not-so-quiet.com Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month free) Fill in your details and use promo code: dugout Enjoy ad-free podcasts, exc

Episode 59: Myths Re-Examined Part 2

Jan 10 2025 45 mins  
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Episode 58: More WW1 Myths!

Jan 03 2025 45 mins  
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