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“This week we commemorate ANZAC DAY on 25th
Listening to these interesting and sad podcasts is a great reminder of WW1
A top podcast medium
Thank you to all involved in the production
Can only recommend to anyone interested in WW1 history”
Susan EH via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/22/24
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“In m opinion, the best Great War podcast available 👏”
yoh bois apple via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
04/03/24
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“Congratulations and well done on your 4 year anniversary a exceptional podcast thanks”
British mixk via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/19/24
“Fantastic descriptions of the past bought to life. The care taken to deliver the stories of those veterans and of those lost is touching.”
Luke Hassan via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/17/24
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“These podcasts are excellent and very informative. Learning a lot of stuff from these that I didn’t know about! Keep up the good work Paul!”
minteyey via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/07/24
“Paul Reed is a master storyteller. He draws the listener in by solidly researching each topic… and then delivering a highly informative, comprehensive and well-paced summary of the topic at hand.
But it is Paul’s deep respect and honor for the participants of The Great War… demonstrated through...”Read full review »
Grayhawk55 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/23
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“Paul has a very calm and soothing way of explaining a very turbulent period of history. I always come away feeling a bit wiser and also more in touch, on a personal level, with faded soldiers from a distant time.”
Keith WW1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/13/23
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“I enjoy the topics and gravity of this podcast. Some fascinating stuff indeed.”
derd1957 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/08/23
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“I adore this podcast.”
Marie Claire333333 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/02/23
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“Paul Reed’s podcasts are wonderful and a new additional format will only add to their popularity. Paul is extremely generous in sharing his incredible knowledge of the Great War for which I’m very grateful.”
JudithME via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/29/23
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“Discovered this interesting and informative podcast. Started from the first one and working all the way through.
Just listened to the episode on Remembrance, The Unknown Warrior. The most interesting and most sad, poignant and powerful episode. Absolutely enthralling. Thank you so much.”
Ribble 872 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/30/23
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“Really enjoy the podcast.
Always very informative.👍 🇦🇺”
Harry Harbord Morant via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/30/23
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“I cannot say how much I like this podcast. I listened to one episode after hearing Paul Reed with Dan Snow and was hooked. I have been mostly a WWII history person since my Dad and uncles all fought on the US side. But Paul has me really drawn me on WWI. This podcast has been so educational, with...”Read full review »
Niall42 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/23
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“The episode covering High Wood was very interesting. Another Battalion that attacked High Wood on the 15th of July. The 16th Battalion was composed of members and ex members of the Church Lads Brigade (also 19th service Bat). The Battalion suffered 120 killed plus wounded. By September over half...”Read full review »
Acarter dept gov via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/08/23
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“I was recommended this podcast by a friend, being ex military myself I’ve always been fascinated in this type of history. With each passing episode I’m both amazed and surprised by how much Paul knows. His delivery and consistency of quality episodes should be applauded and it’s very much...”Read full review »
Guy de Vyea via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/05/23
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“The episode with Beverley Palin was fascinating, such an interesting lady with a fabulous laugh. Even using a separate speaker on full volume I found it really difficult to follow because it was difficult to hear.
The episode on the Monocled Mutineer was great, I remember watching the series,...”Read full review »
Gosport Bob via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/18/23
“The Old Front Line covers a huge range of battlefield history and is enormously enjoyable place to lose yourself. Long may it continue.”
popupsrgay via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/18/23
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“The podcast about training the mass of new recruits who joined in 1914 was very illuminating. My grandfather joined up as a private in September 1914 and was discharged as a major in September 1921. He served in France from 1915. It shed a lot of light on some personal family history.”
orvis j sage via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/01/23
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“One of the absolute best podcasts regardless of subject. Incredibly well researched, expertly told, with enormous compassion and integrity. Every episode is a real treat and an opportunity to dive deeper into an almost-forgotten conflict that still defines our world. Should be required...”Read full review »
just. say yes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/23
“Top notch podcasts from Paul, a man at the top of his game”
Swanranger via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/13/23
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“Great podcast. Really easy to listen to and so informative. Keep it going!!”
Soggyblowfish via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/06/23
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“Good choice of topics, researched well and well told stories.”
StephenKee via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/18/23
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“I have been listening to Paul’s brilliant podcasts from the beginning and for anybody with any connections or interest in the Great War these are simply the best podcasts there are. Paul has a unique way of bringing the battlefields to you with his stories and descriptions. Thanks Paul for all...”Read full review »
Paul Chiddicks via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/05/23
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“Just a really well done pod. Great choice of artists. Stories well told and an appropriate conclusion. Terrific”
Juzza77 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/24/23
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“This podcast is well produced and professionally scripted. Very interesting content with not just strategy and operations as the main theme. For example, Birds on the Western front is absolutely marvelous in how it incorporates soldiers’ civilian lives connecting with their war time surroundings.”
Charles (Colorado) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/23
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“Paul Reeds style of delivery is measured and consistent, he is passionate and his knowledge vast .
For those of us from all walks of life who wish to learn more of WW1 this a mandatory listening .
Top hit , top save and fantastic to listen to .
Thank you”
Dr Confused via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/21/23
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“🇳🇿IIS their no end to your subject podcast on the Great War.I also have enjoyed the bird life of Europe and great Britten so different from bird life in Australia where I live I hope to be back for another tour this year and I will take more notice of the bird life thank you 🙏”
james aust vetran via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/13/23
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“Great podcast!! Andre from Detroit Michigan.”
Warlord99 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/01/23
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“This is an amazing podcast! The best WW1 podcast out there.”
Nate Woodcock via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/22
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“Hi Paul this is a fantastic podcast, as a near middle aged man I have a romanticism about all thinks Great War and Second World War. I wonder if you have listened to the podcast ‘Fighting through - from Dunkirk to Hamburg’ by Paul Cheal? There are to poignant WW1 episodes about Sgt Fred Raynard,...”Read full review »
mr mthompson swindon via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/03/22
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“Take a moment and listen to someone who tells intimate, poetic stories about horrific events. It’s really good”
Prsopect Farms via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/04/22
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“If you have any interest in the First World War, then The Old Front Line Podcast is essential listening! The host is able to take in depth, specialist knowledge and present it in a way that is accessible to anyone, even those just starting to take an interest. After listening to this podcast, I...”Read full review »
PDXRedcoat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/22
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“Tale after tale about the people whose lives the Great War forever touched. Less about the bullets and battle plans and mind-numbing statistics.”
Kodexx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/16/22
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“This is an excellent resource for amateur (and even professional) historians and battlefield visitors.
Well done!”
Colonel Ranger via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/09/22
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“These Old Front Line podcasts are a well paced and detailed walk through the history of our grandparents and great grandparents.
I have visited and studied the western front for 20+ years. Paul continues to inform me and add to my reading list and location list. May he never stop!”
ChasBloxam via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/15/22
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“I stumbled across this podcast reading through the new leger brochure, I attended a tour to Ypres some 20+ years ago led by Paul who was fantastic and informative. His descriptive powers of Delville Wood have stayed with me for all these years and now I have a chance to jump in again wit these...”Read full review »
PatnLin via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/30/22
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“Hi, having only recently found this podcast I could not be happier. Extremely interesting and very well presented I have binged listened them. Looking forward to more in the future.”
MikeStalybridge via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/19/22
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“I got into this buy finding out my great great uncle was killed on the Somme. Sherwood foresters. Around Thepival. Now listening on the detail is incredible. Wonderful depth of detail. And congratulations on your 100th Episode.”
fabiogrooverider via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/12/22
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“Found this gem of a podcast that blends the voice of field experience, awe at the bravery of the fallen and genuine insight into WW1 history.”
Westmarch63 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/05/22
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“I have had the privilege of Paul’s friendship for four decades now. His knowledge and passion for the subject of Great War History is unsurpassed.
Paul’s tremendous ability to bring to life the subject matter of each podcast through his own personal experience and those verbal and written...”Read full review »
Landreyne via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/29/22
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“I just found this podcast this week and very glad I did. I can’t stop listening. The way he describes the scenery of the walks he takes us on is artistic and informative. He also brings the people back alive which is a tribute to their sacrifices. I plan on plugging into my virtual headset and...”Read full review »
Toothchief via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/19/22
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“I am a huge fan of Paul’s podcast. It always makes for very interesting, engaging and insightful listening. I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn more about the First World War and for anyone like myself with a keen interest in military history!”
Footyace via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/13/22
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“My great uncle is buried at becourt cemetery on the Somme, he died on the 28th November 1916 , I was born 49 years later to the day, pauls narrative has brought the war to life for me, an absolutely fascinating podcast series has me spellbound”
The extinguisher via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/07/22
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“Great podcast very informative.
Podcast goes well with Paul’s book on walking Ypres.”
bob0795 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/30/21
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“Mr Reed really takes the time to address the humans who fought and died in the Great War. He details their service and their lives— really makes it so much more relatable then just a discussion of battle tactics and weaponry”
tundraknob via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/21
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