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INTO BATTLE

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What really drives men to war? What do fear, duty, and honour look like from the front lines? Step into the trenches of history with British military historian, battlefield guide, and physicist Phil Baxter. From the Battle of the Somme to the shores of Gallipoli, each episode explores how conflict shaped the people who lived it — and still shapes us today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Pigtown

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28 lip 2025

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INTO BATTLE: 🎧 Episode 5 28.07.2025 43:23

What was the vital role of Commonwealth nations in WW1? From the trenches of Europe to the deserts of Africa and the shores of Gallipoli. Learn how soldiers from India, Canada, Australia, and beyond shaped the outcome of the war — and its legacy. You can now watch this episode of Into Battle on the PigtownTV YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@PigtownTV Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Pigtow...

INTO BATTLE: 🎧 Episode 4 21.07.2025 50:21

Ever wondered what the devastating reality was like on the first day of the Battle of the Somme? It remains the bloodiest in British military history. Phil Baxter walks us through the planning and the myths — when 60,000 British soldiers became casualties in a single day. You can now watch this episode of Into Battle on the PigtownTV YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@PigtownTV Follow us on Faceboo...

INTO BATTLE: 🎧 Episode 3 14.07.2025 41:19

Why did the Pals Battalions recruitment strategy leave lasting scars on communtities across Britain? Phil Baxter tells the heartbreaking story of groups of friends, brothers, co-workers, and neighbours who enlisted together and often died together. You can now watch this episode of Into Battle on the PigtownTV YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@PigtownTV Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Pigt...

INTO BATTLE: 🎧 Episode 2 07.07.2025 34:52

Who were the “Old Contemptibles”? Phil explores the elite British Expeditionary Force that faced the might of the German army in 1914. From the Kaiser's infamous insult to the brutal battles of Ypres and Mons, this episode honours the men who stood their ground. You can now watch this episode of Into Battle on the PigtownTV YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@PigtownTV Follow us on Facebook: www.fac...

INTO BATTLE 🎧 Episode 1 30.06.2025 31:20

Why did a shortage of artillery shells lead to political upheaval, public outrage and the creation of the Ministry of Munitions? In this explosive opener, Phil Baxter dissects the Shell Crisis of 1915 — a turning point in WW1 that exposed Britain’s unpreparedness for industrial warfare. You can now watch this episode of Into Battle on the PigtownTV YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@PigtownTV Follo...