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In this episode we tell the previously untold stories of a soldier who was wounded at Ypres in 1914 and died of his wounds 10 years later, and the man who succumbed to his wounds after suffering awfully in a Prisoner of War Camp. And the tank crew that got stuck in the mud at Thiepval but fought to the death. We also discover how an NCO was murdered by 2 of his men and how they ended up buried in the same cemetery. And much more too.

As the seasons change along The Old Front Line we take a winter walk across one part of the Somme battlefields, walking along the tracks from near Courcelette to Thiepval and the Ancre Valley.The WW1 Cemeteries website mentioned can be found here: www.ww1cemeteries.com.Got a question about this episode or any others? Drop your question into the Old Front Line Discord Server or email the podcast.Send us a textSupport the show

In this episode we are taken on a guided walk from the Ulster Tower into the original trenches within Thiepval Woods where the 36th Ulster Division advanced from on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. We discover the stories of several soldiers who were awarded the Victoria Cross on that day and our guide Rocky explains what happened on 1st July 1916, whilst discussing some artefacts they have found in the wood, including a spoon that saved a man's life.

Stamford Chidge is joined by Tony Glover and historians Alex Churchill, Jonny Dyer and Andrew Holmes to discuss the Chelsea FanCast WW1 Battlefield Tour this summer.We kick off with some Chelsea chat in terms of where Chelsea is at currently and what would a good season look like.In part two we talk about the forthcoming trip to the Sommes and Ypres this summer, looking at the battlefields of the Sommes and key cemetaries such as Delville Wood and the Footballers memorial, the Guillemont Road Cemetery, Arras, Vimy & the exploding sheep, the Battle of the Boars Head and Thiepval.In part three we look at the battlefields and cemetaries relating to Ypres such as Hill 60, Hooge, Langemark, Tyne Cot and Menin Gate.This trip is not just about history, battlefields and cemetaries. There's plenty of fun to be had with good, friendly people, great food and Belgian Beer, as we discuss during the show!If you want to join us on tour this June (21st-24th) then visit https://www.istoriatravel.org/copy-of-s106-belgium-1914-1 for more information. Deposit or full payment is required by March 31st 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Se conoce como la batalla del Somme (1 de julio a 13 de noviembre de 1916), la ofensiva aliada costosa y en gran medida infructuosa en el frente occidental durante la Primera Guerra Mundial. El horrible derramamiento de sangre del primer día de la batalla se convirtió en una metáfora de la matanza inútil e indiscriminada. El 1 de julio de 1916, después de una semana de prolongado bombardeo de artillería, 11 divisiones del Cuarto Ejército británico (recientemente creado y puesto bajo el mando de Sir Henry Rawlinson) comenzaron el ataque al norte del Somme en un frente que se extendía a lo largo de 15 millas (24 km) desde Serre y Beaumont-Hamel hacia el sur pasando Thiepval, Ovillers y Fricourt (al este de Albert) y luego hacia el este y el sur hasta Maricourt, al norte de Curlu. Al mismo tiempo, los franceses atacaron con cinco divisiones en un frente de 13 kilómetros (8 millas), principalmente al sur del río (desde Curlu hacia Péronne), donde el sistema de defensa alemán estaba menos desarrollado.

In our final main episode of 2023 we travel to the Somme battlefields and visit one of the most iconic parts of the 1916 landscape - the fields where the infamous Schwaben Redoubt once stood near the village of Thiepval. The Schwaben was a strong German defensive position that took over three months to capture, at the cost of thousands of lives. You can support the Podcast via BuyMeACoffee and Patreon.Support the show

Through the eyes of the soldiers who were there we tell the story of how the German fortress finally fell to the 18th Division on 26th September 1916. This hill top bastion had been attacked several times but discover how the the BEF finally overcame Thiepval.

In this bonus episode of the first season, historian and Western Front Association Trustee, Gerry White delves into Ireland's military history from 1912 to 1923. Gerry, who served forty-three years in the Irish Defence Forces and retired in 2017, brings his expertise and insights to the discussion. The talk begins with the formation of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) and the Irish Volunteers. In 1912, the Ulster Volunteer Force was established by Unionists in Ulster to resist home rule for Ireland. In response, the Irish Volunteers were formed in 1913 by nationalists to support the cause of Irish independence. Gerry goes on to explore the impact of World War I (1914-1918) on these groups. As the war broke out, both the UVF and the Irish Volunteers split on their positions regarding the conflict. Many Irish Volunteers joined the British Army, forming regiments such as the Irish Guards and the Royal Dublin Fusiliers. During the discussion, Gerry White highlights the significant contribution of Irish divisions during the Battle of the Somme in World War I. He specifically mentions the 10th (Irish Division), the 16th Irish Division, and the 36th Ulster Division. These divisions, composed of Irish soldiers from various backgrounds, fought bravely in the grueling battles on the Somme, leaving a lasting impact on Irish military history. The discussion then moves to the significant event of the Easter Rising in 1916. Gerry highlights how the Irish Republican Brotherhood, alongside other nationalist groups, staged an armed rebellion in Dublin. Although the Rising initially failed, it had a profound influence on Irish public opinion and laid the groundwork for future independence movements. The focus then shifts to the Irish War of Independence (1919-1921), during which the Irish Republican Army (IRA) emerged as the military wing of Sinn Féin. Engaging in guerrilla warfare against British forces, the IRA targeted police, military installations, and British sympathizers. This conflict ultimately led to the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1921, which resulted in the partition of Ireland into Northern Ireland (remaining part of the UK) and the Irish Free State. The final topic discussed is the Irish Civil War (1922-1923), which was triggered by the split within the nationalist movement following the Anglo-Irish Treaty. Gerry explains how those who supported the treaty, led by Michael Collins, formed the Provisional Government of the Irish Free State, while those opposed, led by Éamon de Valera, organized the anti-treaty forces. The ensuing civil war saw clashes between these factions, resulting in the defeat of the anti-treaty forces and the establishment of the Irish Free State. Aside from his extensive military service, Gerry has represented Ireland at the Centenary Commemoration of the Battle of the Somme at Thiepval in 2016. He has also authored several books and articles on aspects of Irish military history for the period 1913 to 1923 and frequently lectures on the subject. Currently, Gerry is actively involved in building the WFA organization on the island of Ireland.

This battle, fought in September 1916, would decimate several battalions as the Canadians fought to take a critical ridge with the British. As with many other battles for Canada, it came at a great cost. Thank you to Diane for sponsoring this episode with her donation. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @canadaehx@canada.masto.host Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Linge talks about the work he and his wife Pam have done on researching the stories of the ‘missing' on the Thiepval Memorial on the Somme. It is located near the French village of Thiepval and is a war memorial to 72,337 missing British and South African servicemen who died in the Battles of […]

Pete and Gary explore the Battle of Thiepval, one of the bloodiest chapters in the Battle of the Somme. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV

In this second episode about the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, it's an absolute pleasure to sit down and chat with Georgia Brusby, who served as an Intern for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission at Thiepval through the summer and autumn of 2019.Her passion and enthusiasm for history and the Memorial come through as we talk about the importance of remembrance, some of the remarkable stories of the men who are commemorated there, the dangers of low flying wreaths, and the hidden history inscribed on the door that none of us get to see.Please vote! www.britishpodcastawards.com/voteSupport the podcast: www.buymeacoffee.com/footstepsblog or www.patreon.com/footstepsofthefallenSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/footstepsblog)

In this first episode of a two-part podcast, we visit the largest British war memorial in the world, Sir Edwin Lutyen's geometric masterpiece, the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing.Bearing the names of over 72,000 British and South African soldiers who died on the Somme and have no known grave, the memorial stands as a testament to the volunteer Army who responded to Lord Kitchener's famous "Your country needs you!" appeal and who were killed in their thousands on the fields of Picardy in the Somme campaign.We hear the story of a 20-year-old Irishman who won the Victoria Cross laying his life down for his friends and a 51-year-old international rugby-playing Vicar who enlisted to encourage others from his small parish in Kent.  We hear about the remarkable design of the memorial the trials and tribulations of French bureaucracy to get the memorial built, and how millions of years of history lie beneath your feet when you stand next to the magnificent War Stone under the memorial. Please vote! www.britishpodcastawards.com/voteSupport the podcast: www.buymeacoffee.com/footstepspod or www.patreon.com/footstepsofthefallen

Join Mat and Pete on a special walk around the Thiepval Memorial, the main monument to the missing from the Battle of the Somme. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Don't forget to subscribe, and visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com for more great history content! BattleWalks is a Living History production.

In this episode, I talk about the fighting which took place across the Somme at the end of September. The Reserve Army was engaged between Thiepval and Courcelette. Meanwhile, Fourth Army advanced towards Le Sars, Gueudecourt, Lesboeufs and Le Transloy.

In this episode I talk about the relentless attacks which took place across the Somme in August 1916. I explain how the Reserve Army struggled to get close to Thiepval and beyond Pozières. Meanwhile, Fourth Army was still struggling around High Wood, Delville Wood, Ginchy and Guillemont. We also hear how news of a new weapon; the tank was broken to Generals Hubert Gough and Henry Rawlinson.

In this episode, I describe the uncoordinated attacks around Thiepval, Ovillers, La Boisselle, Contalmaison, Mametz Wood and Trônes Wood, in the first two weeks of July 1916. We then look at the night attack which captured Bazentin Ridge, early on 14 July. Next come the fighting for Pozières, High Wood, Longueval, Delville Wood and Guillemont.

In this episode, I look at the fighting across the Somme early in September 1916 as the during the struggle to secure a straight line for the promised tanks. Again this saw the Reserve Army fighting between Thiepval and Pozières. Meanwhile, Fourth Army's left flank was still trying to capture High Wood while its centre was trying get beyond Longueval and Delville Wood. Its right flank was still trying to take Guillemont and advance through and beyond Leuze Wood.

In this episode, I discuss the final battles which took place on the Somme during October 1916, as the wet and misty autumn weather set in. I explain how the Reserve Army struggled to advance over the ridge between Thiepval and Courcelette, particularly around Regina Trench. We also see how Fourth Army floundered in the mud around the Butte du Warlencourt, Gueudecourt and LE Transloy.

In the shadow of Lutyens' mighty Thiepval Memorial, we visit the graves of British soldiers in the picturesque Authuille Military Cemetery, discover how a Newcastle United player launched the attack here with a football on 1st July 1916, and find what remains of the pre-war village of Thiepval, more than a century after its destruction. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/oldfrontline)

Talking today with Dawne McLean, President of the Albert County Historical Society "The majority of the men who joined the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) from Albert County joined the 26th Battalion, The New Brunswick Battalion. The famed "Fighting 26th" participated in all of the major battles in which the Canadian Corps was involved: Mount Sorrel; Somme 1916, 1918; Flers-de Courcelette; Thiepval; Ancre Heights; Arras 1917, 1918; Vimy 1917; Arleux; Scarpe 1917, 1918; Hill 70; Ypres 1917; Passchendaele; Amiens; Hindenburg Line; Canal du Nord; Cambrai 1918; Pursuit to Mons. The battalion was disbanded on 30 August 1920. The 26th is continued today by the Royal New Brunswick Regiment." - Albert County Museum

Dawn Drouin works at the visitor centre and museum at the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing. She takes the listener on a guided tour of the site.

A series of podcasts commissioned by UCL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION'S FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY EDUCATION PROGRAMME to mark the CENTENARY of the BATTLE OF AMIENS on 8 August 1918. In August 2018, students from across the United Kingdom joined students from France, the United States, Canada and Australia on the Western Front to commemorate the Battle of Amiens. This podcast series, recorded mostly during that battlefield tour, tell the story of the Battle of Amiens in the wider context of the First World War and the road to armistice. In this podcast, we join PROFESSOR SIR HEW STRACHAN at the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL to the missing, which dominates the Somme landscape for miles around. Engraved on the Memorial itself are the names of more than 72,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers who have no known grave. IMAGE | ChromeRadio PRODUCTION | ChromeRadio for UCL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION'S FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY EDUCATION PROGRAMME | Executive Producer - Simon Bendry | Producer - Catriona Oliphant | Post-production - Chris Sharp.

On September 26th, the final assault on Thiepval was carried out by the British Reserve Army. Mighty Fortress Thiepval fell, dealing a brutal blow to the German Army.   The BFWWP is now on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BattlesoftheFirstWorldWarPodcast.   Any questions, comments or concerns please contact me through the website, www.firstworldwarpodcast.com or the Battles of the First World War Podcast page on FaceBook. We're also on Twitter! Follow us at @WW1podcast. Not into social media? Email me directly at verdunpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider reviewing the Battles of the consider reviewing the Battles of the First World War Podcast on iTunes. Thank you so much for taking the time to listen.

We begin our discussion of July 1st by examining X Corps' attack on Thiepval village.

On this day in 1916, Combles and Thiepval fell to British troops, and in Folkestone, Esme Macknade has captured Oscar's interest. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole

Police appeal for information after a serious assault in West Auckland, students from St John's School and Sixth Form visit Thiepval for a commemoration service and Peter Barron receives an Honorary Fellowship from Sunderland University.

This evening, as a congregation, we gathered to remember the fallen. Those brave young soldiers who sacrificed their lives, selflessly and voluntarily, to give us the freedoms we have today. Our minister, Rev. David McLaughlin, lead the act of remembrance, a retired naval officer laid the wreath on behalf of those present, and the haunting sound of the Last Post filled our minds with the bravery, and brevity of life. Laurence Binyon’s For the Fallen was recited and a minute’s silence observed before the Rouse played out, reminding those assembled, not just of the aftermath of the First World War, but the coming Judgement Day and the sure and certain hope that there will be a day when the living and the dead arise together. Date: Sun PM 26th June 2016 Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin Bible Reference: Job 41v8 Lay thine hand upon him, remember the battle, do no more. Why remember the Somme? * 1st July until 16 th November * It’s the centenary * It’s to do with the courage and sacrifice of the fallen of the 36th Ulster division * It’s commended by God * Think of the soldiers of the battle. All volunteers who sacrificed their own lives for our freedoms * 2059 died on 1st July by 2nd 5500 dead/missing or wounded . What sacrifice * Think of greatest soldier of all the Lord Jesus who volunteered to offer himself /obedient to death in the battle of sin and Satan * Think of the symbols of the battle. It’s motief was the Red Hand of Ulster * Think of Christ with red hands * It’s memorial was the Ulster tower in Thiepval, France

Présentation de l'écrivain anglais Siegfried Sassoon (1886-1967) et du site de Thiepval.

Présentation de l'écrivain anglais Siegfried Sassoon (1886-1967) et du site de Thiepval.

Présentation de l'écrivain anglais Siegfried Sassoon (1886-1967) et du site de Thiepval.