Pete & Gary's Military History

by Peter Hart
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.

Ep166: Jutland - Run-up to the Battle, 1914-16

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 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 w...

REVISIT: Attack on the Dardanelles!

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 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/pgmhFor more great history content, visit ww...

Ep165: South Notts Hussars - Rebirth!

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 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-historyS...

Ep164: Austro-Hungary and the Eastern Front, 1918

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 BainGuest: Nicolai EberholstPublisher: 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/pgmhFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or su...

Ep163: Turkey at War, 1914-18

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 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/pgmhFor more great history c...

Ep162: Jutland Part 1 - 1898-1914

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 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/pgmh

Ep161: Laugh or Cry - Over the Top!

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 BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 …

Ep160: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - Farewell Chaps!

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 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/pgmhFor more great history c...

Ep159: Baptism of Fire at Ypres, 1915

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 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/pgmhFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or sub...

Ep158: Laugh or Cry - You Can't Eat the Wireless

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 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/pgmhFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube cha...