Pete & Gary's Military History

Pete and Gary revisit one of their favourite topics in this special series - Gallipoli! Today it's the story of John Simpson Kirkpatrick, the man who rescued wounded men on a donkey called Duffy. But is his story as simple as the legend would have you believe? Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Ma...

Join Mat McLachlan on YouTube Live on Feb 15, 2024 at 6pm Sydney (7am London) time to discuss the Battle of Passchendaele! Click here to join: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfWdbJGaBZ0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pete and Gary revisit one of their favourite topics in this special series - Gallipoli! Today it's the landing at Suvla Bay, the bold Allied gamble to outflank the Turks and open up a new front on the peninsula. But what a missed opportunity, as poor British leadership, tough terrain and dogged resistance from the Turks leave the British forces trapped on the low ground and the Turks hemming them...

Pete and Gary revisit one of their favourite topics in this special series - Gallipoli! This episode tells the story of the landing at W Beach and the 'six VCs before breakfast'! Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive...

A special bonus episode from our sister podcast, Living History with Mat McLachlan! To kick off Season 8, Mat is joined by historian John McManus to discuss the new Tom Hanks/Steven Spielberg production Masters of the Air , currently streaming on Apple TV+. Mat and John discuss the history behind the mini-series, and the immense contribution made to victory in the Second World War by the US Army A...

Pete and Gary revisit one of their favourite topics in this special series - Gallipoli! This episode tells the story of the horrific landing at V Beach in the Helles sector. Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive spec...

Pete and Gary revisit one of their favourite topics in this special series - Gallipoli! The first episode focuses on the ill-fated naval attack on the Dardanelles on March 18, 1915. This was the event that really kicked off the Gallipoli show! Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Produ...

After a long, perilous and often emotional journey, it's time to say goodbye to the men of the 16th Durham Light Infantry! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month : https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribut...

The war is over! After their stint in Greece the 16th DLI returned to Italy, but rather than face the Germans in one last battle, they faced the end of the war. And now they find themselves as an occupation force in Austria, of all places! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for o...

The treacherous fighting in Italy may be behind them, but the men of the 16th DLI are faced with a new challenge. There's trouble in Greece! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month : https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a...

The Italian campaign is slowly drawing to a close but, before the fighting is over, the 16th Durham Light Infantry will be called on for one final effort. Who will make it through alive? Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month : https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-...

The 16th Durham Light Infantry continues its vicious slog through the mountains of Italy. Will it never end?! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month : https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: www.buym...

It's September 1944 and the 16th DLI is continuing its bitter slog through Italy. Next is the fierce Battle of Gammano Ridge, which is often referred to as the 'Cassino of the Adriatic'. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month : https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-...

Pete and Gary return to their epic story of the 16th Durham Light Infantry in the Second World War. In this episode they explore the monumental battles to break through the German Gothic Line, the last major Axis line of defence in the Italian Campaign. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus...

The South Notts Hussars are heading back to Iraq for another tour. This is an important episode that contains lots of information about the experience of being a modern soldier. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month : https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-mil...

Believe it or not, there have been 200 episodes of Pete & Gary's Military History! In this special interview, publisher of the podcast Mat McLachlan sits down with Pete and Gary to discuss the origins of the show, how exactly they put it together, and why they still go to the effort all these years later! Presenters: Mat McLachlan, Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Je...

Pete and Gary continue the story of the South Notts Hussars as they take part in the Iraq War. The fighting phase has now ended, so surely there job is done. Or is it?? Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month : https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-his...

Continuing the gripping story of the South Notts Hussars, Pete and Gary explore the unit's deployment to Iraq. An important episode this one! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month : https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with...

The world is changing and the South Notts Hussars, after decades of peace, find themselves facing the clouds of war after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. What role will they play in the world's response? Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month : http...

After months of tough fighting in the Italian campaign, the men of the Durham Light Infantry enjoy a well-earned break. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month : https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution...

It's January 1944 and the Durham Light Infantry is attempting to force its way across the Garigliano River as the Italian Campaign drags on. Another grim phase for the Durham lads! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month : https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-...

Pete and Gary are going back to the future, by discussing the Battle of Dogger Bank, the First World War naval battle that took place before the Battle of Jutland! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month : https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history...

The Italian campaign continues this week, as we join the 16th Durham Light Infantry at the Battle of Monte Camino in November 1943. Blood and thunder - it's a hard listen - but imagine being there! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month : https://plus.acast.com/...

In the latest instalment of the South Notts Hussars in peacetime, it's fun, fun, fun in the TA. A look at fun and frolics over the years - it's not all waiting for a Soviet onslaught! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month : https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-gar...

This week, a twist and turn in the story of the South Notts Hussars in Peacetime - and this time they survive the defence cuts by going ‘Back to the Guns’. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month : https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support...