Great War Masterpiece
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“Do you have a passion for the Great War? Do you want to learn more about it? Or are you simply curious about the Western Front and what it was like to be there more than a century ago?
If any of these scenarios apply to you, I cannot say this earnestly enough: you NEED to listen to Paul Reed's show. He used to be a tour guide for the battlefields in France and in the Old Front Line Podcast, he brings that superb expertise directly to you, wherever you are. This is a totally unique listening experience — you're guided through Western Front battlefields as they appear today, in the modern era. Yet with each bend in the road and each slope of a hill, Paul tells you exactly what you'd see and describes the events which unfolded on that spot during the tumultuous years of the Great War.
But don't get me wrong... this isn't merely an auditory explanation of maps or the French countryside. No. Each episode's elaborations are accompanied by rich historical summary, analysis, and contextual background of the First World War. And then in an instant, the dialogue zooms in on a granular, intimate story of a person who stood there, right where us listeners are 'standing.' In this way, you learn about the war not only from a macrocosmic perspective but also from the standpoint of a soldier, an officer, or a family member. Stories like the ones you'll hear in this show don't just teach you about a cemetery, farmhouse, or trench line, they make sure you never forget it as well. This cliche is used time and time again but here it rings truer than ever: you really feel like you're 'there' when you listen to this podcast.
There's a lot out there on World War One but Paul Reed's work is an exception to the norm. It isn't a recitation of a wikipedia article or a watered-down version of a widely-known book we've all read a thousand times. You're not going to find something else like this. So if you listen to anything about the years between 1914 and 1918, make absolute certain you don't miss the Old Front Line.
(Can you tell I'm a fan yet?)
Keep up the stellar work, Paul! You've earned another listener for life!”Read full review »
Nicole from the War Project via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/20/20
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“Really good insight with the podcasts of the First World War and the battles and people involved in it keep up the good work”
Ananababanab via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/06/21
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“Enjoyed this very much. Full of anecdote, very knowledgeable and I really appreciate the method of presenting the information as if you are on a walking tour. Good mix of military and social history. Full marks to whoever thought of adding birdsong. Highly recommended.”
Kisscass the dog via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/31/20
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“@sommecourt is such a talented historian and for an avid fan of his insight into the very human aspects of WW1 it is such a privilege to listen to this. Keep them coming! @ tribeveterans”
Disruptorq via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/10/20
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