Description
In this episode #44, we explore the key battles and turning points of World War I—from Verdun and the Somme to the Arab Revolt and the birth of tank warfare. Discover the brutal tactics, human costs, and game-changing innovations that defined the conflict. We also delve into lesser-known stories like forced labor, mutinies, and America’s entry into the war. Dive into the untold depths of the Great War with us.
00:00 - Daylight Saving & Pocket Watch
01:44 - Battle of Verdun
25:27 - Brusilov's Bold Offensive
27:36 - Hell at the Somme
31:41 - Creeping Barrage Tactic
32:50 - Tanks at Flers-Courcelette
37:18 - Hindenburg Line
38:13 - Clash at Jutland
40:48 - Kut Death March
43:15 - Stench of the Dead
44:08 - Sea Lion’s, Trial & Error
45:12 - Arab Revolt
48:41 - Romania Joins the War
50:02 - White War & Ship Attacks
52:49 - Wolves on the Battlefield
54:04 - Medical Breakthroughs
55:46 - Battle of Arras
56:03 - Nivelle Offensive & Heavy Losses
01:00:30 - Forced Labor Camps
01:02:10 - Mutinies Erupt
01:08:40 - War on the Waves
01:10:14 - America Enters the War
01:22:18 - Russian Revolution ignites
01:34:06 - Remaining Fronts
01:34:47 - Male vs. Female Tanks
01:35:58 - Closing Thoughts
The First World War by John Keegan - https://amzn.to/3BSpTgM
The Guns of August by Barbara W. Tuchman - https://amzn.to/48ij0S7
A World Undone by G. J. Meyer - https://amzn.to/3NvCPMe
The Sleepwalkers by Christopher Clark - https://amzn.to/3YsU6M8
Now It Can Be Told by Philip Gibbs -https://amzn.to/4fsZk0k
The Great War by Peter Hart - https://amzn.to/3Yxt1GH
World War I: The Definitive Visual History by R.G. Grant - https://amzn.to/3C12mdB
The Great Illusion by Sir Norman Angell - https://amzn.to/4dPt6ej
They Shall Not Grow Old - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7905466/