Pete & Gary's Military History

It's 1916, and all the pieces are falling into place that will lead to the Battle of Jutland! In the latest episode of their special series about the most famous naval battle of the First World War, Pete and Gary tell the story of the days and weeks leading up to the battle. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and...

It's the 1960s and our old chums, the South Notts Hussars, are fighting for their very survival! Is a Second World War artillery unit still relevant in the midst of the Cold War? 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.buymeacoffee.com/pgmh...

In the latest episode of our series about the Battle of Jutland, Pete and Gary examine how the naval war was going in the early part of the First World War, and paint a picture of the background that led to Admiral Jellicoe fighting a very cautious type of war. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive speci...

It's the anniversary of the ill-fated Allied naval attack on the Dardanelles, the opening round of the Gallipoli campaign! To mark the occasion, please enjoy this special re-release of our episode from March 18, 2021. 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 : htt...

What's that you say? The South Notts Hussars are back?? Pete and Gary are travelling through podcast time and space, and revisiting their very first series on the South Notts Hussars, a Second World War artillery unit. In this special episode, Pete and Gary discover what became of the SNH after the war. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a...

We are back on the Eastern Front with our good chum Nicolai   Eberholst! It's 1918 and surely it's all over for the Austro-Hungarians... Or is it?! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Guest: Nicolai   Eberholst 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-ga...

Peter Hart is a well-known Gallipoli expert, but in this episode we are spreading our wings to discuss Turkey throughout the First World War! Based on a talk Pete gave at the Great War Group. 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...

We love talking about the Battle of Jutland! So here's a special series dedicated to exploring that famous naval battle in detail. This first episode deals with the naval situation in Europe in the lead-up to the First World War. 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...

Pete and Gary farewell the boys of the First World War and their unique sense of humour, which got them through some of the toughest chapters of the war. If you've enjoyed this special series of podcasts, you can continue the journey by buying the book ('Laugh or Cry' by Peter Hart and Gary Bain) - out now! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Beco...

In the last of their series about the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry, Pete and Gary say a fond farewell to the tank crews they have followed throughout the Second World War. They will be missed! 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/p...

Pete and Gary return to the story of the First World War as they tell the gripping tale of the 7th Northumberland Fusiliers in the Second Battle of Ypres, 1915. 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 Sup...

In the latest instalment about their book, Laugh or Cry, Pete and Gary discuss frivolity that resulted from difficulties of communications in the Great War. 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...

As the war draws to a close, the members of the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry were hopeful of making it home. But sadly, the killing and dying was not over. 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 Suppor...

Pete and Gary continue the story of WWI American fighter ace Eddie Rickenbacker. 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.buymeacoffee.com/pgmh For more gr...

Pete and Gary return to their story of a British WW2 Tank unit as the Allies advance into Germany. 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.buymeacoffee.co...

A special episode from Mat McLachlan and Pete Smith, hosts of our sister podcast, BattleWalks, to announce the launch of our Battle Tactics on the Western Front tour, an in-depth exploration of the battlefields of France and Belgium that takes you out into the fields and into the footsteps of the soldiers of the Great War! Visit www.battlefields.com.au for full details. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

In the first of two special episodes, Pete and Gary explore the exploits of American Great War fighter ace Eddie Rickenbacker. This first episode looks at his background and his exploits flying over France in 1918. 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:...

It's Christmas, and what better way to celebrate than to revisit our old chums the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry. A wonderful seasonal epic that will bring tears to your eyes! 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-mili...

When soldiers were in the front line the thought of being in the safety of the rear area filled them with joy. But once they got there they found that military discipline and the backbreaking toil of the work parties made it almost as hard to endure as the front line. The antidote? Humour of course! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a mem...

In this week's episode we look at General Douglas Haig, commander of the BEF, during fighting in 1917. The French and Russians are in trouble - it's time for the British to step into the breach! 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/p...

It's our 150th episode, and to celebrate we are returning to one of our most popular topics - the Eastern Front with our chum Nicolai   Eberholst. In this episode we explore the situation on the Front in 1917. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Guest: Nicolai   Eberholst Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus conten...

In the next instalment to celebrate the launch of their book, Laugh or Cry , Pete and Gary explore the humour of soldiers when they are out of the front line. 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 Suppo...

The book is out! Peter and Gary's book, Laugh or Cry , is now available to buy! To celebrate the launch, this episode looks at the humour of the men directed towards their commanding officers. 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/pet...

The celebration of Pete and Gary's new book, Laugh or Cry, continues as the boys explore the humour of artillerymen. 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: w...

In advance of their book launch, Pete and Gary continue the story of how men in combat used humour to cope with the horrors of war. 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...