The Sunken Road in Fredericksburg. Before its reconstructed stone walls Union troops faced a terrible slaughter from the Rebels manning it as breastworks. #civilwarsoldier #civilwarera #civilwartrails #civilwarhistory #civilwar

The Sunken Road in Fredericksburg. Before its reconstructed stone walls Union troops faced a terrible slaughter from the Rebels manning it as breastworks.

#civilwarsoldier #civilwarera #civilwartrails #civilwarhistory #civilwar

A bloody intersection in Fredericksburg where the 20th Massachusetts Regiment attacked and took 97 casualties in a 50-yard advance.

#civilwarsoldier #civilwarera #civilwartrails #civilwarhistory #civilwar

Opportunity brought me by the American Civil War battlefield of Fredericksburg today, so I spent a couple of hours visiting with the Mrs. Pictured is the monument to the 7th Michigan, and behind it is where the 7th and other Union units crossed the Rappahannock River under Rebel fire. The Battle of Fredericksburg featured an urban battle in its beginning, which was rare in the Civil War. #rappahannock #civilwar #civilwarsoldier #civilwarera #civilwartrails #civilwarhistory #civilwar #civilwarhistorynerd #civilwarhistorynerds #civilwarhistorylesson

Opportunity brought me by the American Civil War battlefield of Fredericksburg today, so I spent a couple of hours visiting with the Mrs. Pictured is the monument to the 7th Michigan, and behind it is where the 7th and other Union units crossed the Rappahannock River under Rebel fire. The Battle of Fredericksburg featured an urban battle in its beginning, which was rare in the Civil War. #rappahannock #civilwar #civilwarsoldier #civilwarera #civilwartrails #civilwarhistory #civilwar #civilwarhistorynerd #civilwarhistorynerds #civilwarhistorylesson

Opportunity brought me by the American Civil War battlefield of Fredericksburg today, so I spent a couple of hours visiting with the Mrs.

Pictured is the monument to the 7th Michigan.

#civilwar #civilwarsoldier #civilwarera #civilwartrails #civilwarhistory #civilwar #civilwarhistorynerd

Photo shows Phil Watson holding up a copy of the British Army's Field Service Regulations as podcast host Mike Cunha listens on.

Phil asks the listeners:

1. Regarding the "chateau generals," why were chateaus the place for generals?

2. Regarding the idea of mission command and decentralized leadership, were some BEF officers not used to using initiative?

Email Phil directly at lancerwatson@live.co.uk with your ideas!

British Doctrine in the Great War with Phil Watson YouTube video by Battles of the First World War Podcast

British Army veteran and University of Wolverhampton PhD candidate Phil Watson joins the podcast for a fascinating discussion on British doctrine in the Great War. (Which YES, they did have a doctrine.)

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A snapshot of me in my happy place. 🤓😊

The photo shows the cover of the book “Citizen of the Shadows.” The authors will be coming on the podcast to discuss the book soon.

Coming soon…a talk with the authors of this excellent read.

Where to buy the book (UK): amzn.eu/d/04alvcqy

Henri Langie This biography tells the remarkable story of Henri Langie, who fought for Belgium against Germany in both the First World War and the Second World War. Strengthened by his strong faith in God he was a...

Where to buy (Europe): www.bravenewbooks.nl/site/?r=user...

Eric and Tom Langie, grandson and great grandson of Henri Langie. Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battles-of-the-first-world-war-podcast/id1119044000?i=1000757993921

Henri Langie, his wife Leontine, and their two sons. Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battles-of-the-first-world-war-podcast/id1119044000?i=1000757993921

Henri Langie as a soldier in WW1. Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battles-of-the-first-world-war-podcast/id1119044000?i=1000757993921

Henri Langie as a battalion commander in WW2. Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battles-of-the-first-world-war-podcast/id1119044000?i=1000757993921

Independent historians Eric and Tom Langie, a father and son duo, come on the podcast to discuss the extraordinary life of their ancestor Henri Langie and the book they have written about him, “Henri Langie: From War Volunteer in WW I to Honorary Major in WW II.”

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The Balloonatics Podcast Episode · Footsteps of the fallen · March 1 · 54m

Great episode here by Matt of @footstepspod.bsky.social :

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Check out the rest of his site, dedicated to the Saxons in the Great War:

www.royalsaxonarmy.co.uk/index.php

Screenshot of https://www.royalsaxonarmy.co.uk/podcasts, showing the December 2025 podcast where Andi Lucas came on the show to talk about the Saxons in WW1.

Andi Lucas has very kindly shared our podcast on his info-rich website. Andi came on to discuss the Saxons in WW1 back in December:

www.royalsaxonarmy.co.uk/podcasts

The day job took me to NYC this week, and I had the chance to stop and say hi to Father Duffy of the AEF 165th Infantry Regiment (the former “Fighting 69th”).

Father Duffy photo source:
catalog.archives.gov/id/86701371

#worldwar #thegreatwar
#ww1 #greatwar #grandeguerra #firstworldwar

My copies were taken from the link below. I do not have numbers for the photos, and I've yet to see the 4th photo.

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Matz - Le Mort du Sergent Jules Héme | Battles of the First World War Podcast Get more from Battles of the First World War Podcast on Patreon

The photo above is the first of a series of four. The third photograph is the subject of our episode, and is available for viewing on Patreon.

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Photo shows the silhouette of a burning St. Chamond tank at the end of the road, in the distance, and the Poilus are huddling against the embankment. The Poilus look tense, and several are pressing themselves against the embankment. One is looking at the cameraman, and close ups reveal a mustached man.  Photo credit: https://forum.pages14-18.com

Patreon peeps! New episode is out for you.

Le Mort du Sergent Jules Héme - The story behind an often erroneously captioned photograph of the First World War, and remembering the man in it. 

The photo here is the first of a series of four…

Read Hildinger’s “Warriors of the Steppe” maybe 15 years ago, and have long had a fascination with Central Asia and the Mongols.

A deep dive into an old world awaits. Thank you so very much!

Ooh. Just to see the syllabus for “Warrior Nomads of Asia” would be a treat.

Book cover of Michel Goya’s “Flesh & Steel.” BFWWP Book Club next month - 04 APR 26, 1400 US EST. This month we’re reading Michel Goya’s “Flesh & Steel.” If you’ve read it and want to support the podcast, sign up on Patreon and come join us! https://www.patreon.com/posts/bfwwp-book-club-152293650?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

BFWWP Book Club next month - 04 APR 26, 1400 US EST.

This month we’re reading Michel Goya’s “Flesh & Steel.” If you’ve read it and want to support the podcast, sign up on Patreon and come join us!

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View of the battle-damaged Belloy church after the fighting on the Matz. Source: ECPAD Listen to accounts of the fighting in and around Belloy here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battles-of-the-first-world-war-podcast/id1119044000?i=1000752252755

View of the battle-damaged Belloy church after the fighting on the Matz. Source: ECPAD

Listen to accounts of the fighting in and around Belloy here:

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French St Chamond tanks entering woods during the Matz counterattack. Source: ECPAD Follow their progress in the latest episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battles-of-the-first-world-war-podcast/id1119044000?i=1000752252755

French St Chamond tanks entering woods during the Matz counterattack. Source: ECPAD

Follow their progress in the latest episode:

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Two Schneider tanks in a field outside the village of Méry-la-Bataille. Both tanks may have been damaged or destroyed during the French attack. Source: ECPAD

Schneider tanks outside the village of Méry-la-Bataille.

Source: ECPAD

Second Marne - Mangin on the Matz Podcast Episode · Battles of the First World War Podcast · March 1 · 44m

The goal was to straighten the line between two bulging German salients, seize more of the Soissons rail line, and continue to drive towards Paris. 

But the French Army had other ideas: unleashing GEN Charles Mangin. 

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Map of the Battle of the Matz, with German attacks and French counterattack. Source: Alamy

New episode- Mangin on the Matz

The guns of Blücher-Yorck were still smoking when the Germans reoriented and hastily launched a new offensive between Montdidier and Noyon.

Map source: Alamy

Слава Україні! 🇺🇦

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Great summary of the battle. Thanks for doing this!

110 years ago, Émile Driant and thousands of others were killed in the opening days of Verdun.

To mark the anniversary, I’ve reworked my short film on the battle, told in 5 minutes.

If you cant name the 4 men pictured...then you need to watch!
▶️ Verdun 1916: 300 Days of Hell
youtu.be/GoE6datjY4Q

a little girl is making a funny face while wearing a blue shirt with a leopard print . ALT: a little girl is making a funny face while wearing a blue shirt with a leopard print .

Ooh, yay!