Pete & Gary's Military History
For more than 40 years bestselling author and historian Peter Hart has interviewed thousands of veterans about their experience of war. Join him and his chum Gary Bain as they explore all aspects of military history, from the ancient world to the Second World War. Pete and Gary don't just tell the history, they bring it to life with the words of the men and women who were there! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep202: Durham Light Infantry - Attack on the Gothic Line
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 BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome 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-historySupport the show with a one-off contribution: www.b...
Ep201: South Notts Hussars - Back to Iraq!
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 BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome 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-historySupport the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmhFind out everything Pete and Gary are doing at h...
Ep200: Wow, it's 200 Episodes!!
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 BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 …
Ep199: South Notts Hussars - It's All Over!... Or is it?
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 BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome 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-historySupport the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmhFind out everything Pete and G...
Ep198: South Notts Hussars - At War in Iraq
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 BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome 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-historySupport the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmhFind out everything Pete and Gary are doing at https://linktr.ee/pgmhF...
Ep197: South Notts Hussars - Getting Ready for War
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 BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome 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-historySupport the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmhFind out everything Pete a...
Ep196: Durham Light Infantry - Middle East Sojourn
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 BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome 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-historySupport the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmhFind out everything Pete and Gary are doing at https://linktr.ee/pgmhFor more great h...
Ep195: Durham Light Infantry - Across the Garigliano
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 BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome 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-historySupport the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmhFind out everything Pete and Gary are doing at h...
Ep194: Battle of Dogger Bank, 1915
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 BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome 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-historySupport the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmhFind out everything Pete and Gary are doing at h...
Ep193: Durham Light Infantry - Battle of Monte Camino
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 BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome 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-historySupport the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmhFind out everything Pete a...