BattleWalks

Mat is joined by historian David Howell to complete our special series on the battlefields from the New Guinea Campaign of World War 2. In this episode we walk the northern beachheads, and the battlefields of Buna, Gona and Sanananda. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and David Howell Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per mon...

Mat is joined by guest historian David Howell to explore the 1942 New Guinea battlefield of Milne Bay, the spot where Japanese forces were defeated on land for the first time in the Pacific War. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and David Howell Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalk...

Mat and guest host David Howell complete their epic trek along the Kokoda Track, scene of brutal fighting in 1942. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and David Howell Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks Support the show with a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/battlewalks Fol...

In the second episode of a special series, Mat is joined by guest host David Howell as they continue their walk across the Kokoda Track, the rugged trail that was at the heart of the New Guinea campaign in 1942. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and David Howell Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast...

In the first episode of a special series, Mat is joined by guest host David Howell to walk virtually across the Kokoda Track, the rugged trail that was at the heart of the New Guinea campaign in 1942. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast.com/s/battl...

Mat and Pete go off-the-beaten-track at Gallipoli to explore the Suvla sector, scene of frustrating mistakes and missed opportunities during the August Offensive. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks Support the show with a one-off...

Pete takes a stroll around the village of Bazentin in the Somme, telling the story of Lt Errol France who died here in 1916. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks Support the show with a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/battle...

Mat and Pete explore Messines village, scene of heroic fighting in the Ypres Salient in June 1917. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks Support the show with a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/battlewalks Follow us on Twitter...

Welcome to a brand new season of BattleWalks! Mat and Pete tell the story of a heroic last stand during the German Spring Offensive of March 1918 at Manchester Hill. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks Support the show with a one-...

In this special episode, Mat is interviewed by historian Adam Blum about his upcoming book, The Cowra Breakout, which tells the story of the escape from a POW camp of more than 1000 Japanese prisoners in 1944. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast.co...

Pete is out and about on the battlefields, walking the ground captured by New Zealand troops during the battle of the Somme in 1916. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks Support the show with a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.co...

Mat and Pete walk one of their favourite battlefields in the Ypres Salient, Broodseinde Ridge, scene of a huge and bloody battle in October 1917. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks Support the show with a one-off donation: www.bu...

Pete takes us on a stroll across the battlefields of 1916 and explores Frankfort Trench, the scene of a costly British attack in the closing days of 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. Hosted on Acast. See...

Join Mat McLachlan as he unveils our full range of tours for 2022! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mat and Pete are heading further afield, on their first BattleWalk in the Pacific! In this episode they travel to Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands, scene of one of the longest and most savage campaigns of the Pacific War. In the first of a special series of episodes they will explore the feature known as Galloping Horse, scene of the battle made famous in the book and movies  The Thin Red Line....

Pete is in the UK! In a special episode, Pete visits some keys sites in Brighton including the Chattri Memorial and the Brighton Pavilion, both of which reveal fascinating stories about the area's links with the First World War. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Don't forget to subscribe, and visit www. LivingHistoryTV.com for more great history content! BattleWalk...

Mat and Pete return to the Ypres Salient to explore Bellewarde Ridge, scene of bitter fighting in 1915. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are excited to announce that bonus episodes of the BattleWalks podcast are now available to subscribers on Apple Podcasts. Sign up for a free 7-day trial and hear Mat and Pete exploring more battlefields and more history topics! Sign up on the Apple Podcasts app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mat and Pete walk the ground near the French village of Montbrehain, scene of the last Australian infantry attack of the First World War. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

We are back! After a short summer break, BattleWalks returns to celebrate the Olympics, with a special episode on swimmer-turned-soldier Cecil Healy. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Mat and Pete visit the northern French town of Le Quesnoy, scene of one of New Zealand's most important victories of the First World War. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

In this special live episode, Pete explores the battlefield at Montcel, where the last lancer-vs-lancer cavalry charge took place in September 1914. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Mat and Pete continue their exploration of the iconic town of Ypres as they walk from Ramparts Cemetery to St George's Church. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mat and Pete continue their exploration of Gallipoli as they walk the southern sector of the Anzac landing beaches. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first of two special episodes, Mat and Pete return to the battlefields of Gallipoli and walk the landing beaches where the Anzacs came ashore on April 25, 1915. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast....