https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-the-great-war--6675286enHistoryCopyright Chris Moweryhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cce7ace5e204e6778086be8e14e04606.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-the-great-war--6675286Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:00:54 +0000Chris MoweryChris Moweryvloggingthroughhistory@gmail.comStories of the Great War explores the deeply human side of World War I, sharing powerful and moving accounts of individuals whose lives were forever shaped by one of history’s most devastating conflicts. From brave soldiers in the trenches to...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jutland-at-110-the-steel-coffin-and-the-silent-sea--72280044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72280044Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:49:21 +0000Chris MoweryIn this episode, Chris Mowery delves into the tactical chaos and profound strategic impact of the largest naval gun battle in history: the Battle of Jutland. We explore the harrowing events of May 31, 1916, when Britain's Grand Fleet and Germany's...2583battle,history,naval,ww1,wwifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thirty-minutes-that-killed-a-generation-the-royal-newfoundland-regiment--72092534The Blue Puttees: Discover how a small, fishing-based island raised a volunteer regiment in barely a month, outfitting them in distinctive blue leg-wrappings due to a local khaki shortage.
The Flawed Assault: Learn about the strategic miscalculations at Beaumont-Hamel, including a catastrophic compromise to detonate a massive underground mine ten minutes early, alerting the German frontline.
The 30-Minute Devastation: Hear a detailed account of the morning the regiment advanced alone across no-man's land into converging machine-gun fire, suffering a casualty rate of over ninety percent. Out of roughly 800 men, only 68 answered the roll call the next day.
The Aftermath & Legacy: We examine how the decimated unit rebuilt to fight again and earn the rare "Royal" prefix from King George V. Finally, we explore the lasting national wound: how the staggering financial and human cost of the Great War eventually led Newfoundland to surrender its self-government and join the Canadian Confederation.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72092534Thu, 21 May 2026 03:02:28 +0000Chris MoweryJoin host Chris Mowery as he explores the tragic and defining morning of July 1, 1916. In this episode, we follow the heartbreaking story of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, a group of young volunteers from what was then an autonomous British...The Blue Puttees: Discover how a small, fishing-based island raised a volunteer regiment in barely a month, outfitting them in distinctive blue leg-wrappings due to a local khaki shortage.
The Flawed Assault: Learn about the strategic miscalculations at Beaumont-Hamel, including a catastrophic compromise to detonate a massive underground mine ten minutes early, alerting the German frontline.
The 30-Minute Devastation: Hear a detailed account of the morning the regiment advanced alone across no-man's land into converging machine-gun fire, suffering a casualty rate of over ninety percent. Out of roughly 800 men, only 68 answered the roll call the next day.
The Aftermath & Legacy: We examine how the decimated unit rebuilt to fight again and earn the rare "Royal" prefix from King George V. Finally, we explore the lasting national wound: how the staggering financial and human cost of the Great War eventually led Newfoundland to surrender its self-government and join the Canadian Confederation.
]]>2314falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forged-in-ohio-tested-in-hell-the-37th-buckeye-division-in-the-great-war--69401628https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69401628Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:33:00 +0000Chris MoweryIn 1917, America didn’t have a massive standing army ready for France—so Ohio sent its communities. Steelworkers, farmers, clerks, and teachers mobilized together as the 37th Division, a National Guard force that would become known as the “Buckeye...1695falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-of-guinness-in-the-great-war--68994576
In this episode, we explore the untold story of the 800 Guinness employees who traded their brewery aprons for khaki uniforms. We examine the unprecedented "Guinness Pledge," a promise of financial security and job retention that removed the fear of destitution for enlisting men. From the slaughter at Gallipoli—where the "Dubs" faced a massacre at V Beach—to the muddy trenches of the Somme, we follow the journey of these men from the vats of Dublin to the front lines of the Great War.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68994576Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:21:51 +0000Chris MoweryIn the summer of 1914, a job at the St. James's Gate Brewery was more than just employment; it was a "golden ticket" in a city grappling with poverty and disease. Known for its "womb to tomb" care, the Guinness Brewery provided a level of corporate...
In this episode, we explore the untold story of the 800 Guinness employees who traded their brewery aprons for khaki uniforms. We examine the unprecedented "Guinness Pledge," a promise of financial security and job retention that removed the fear of destitution for enlisting men. From the slaughter at Gallipoli—where the "Dubs" faced a massacre at V Beach—to the muddy trenches of the Somme, we follow the journey of these men from the vats of Dublin to the front lines of the Great War.]]>1802falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-invisible-wound-shell-shock-and-the-great-war--68350895 
Journey back to the front lines to understand the initial theories that blamed the physical blast of shells, and then to the hospitals where the true psychological horror of industrial warfare became undeniable. The episode delves into the stark class divide in treatment: while enlisted men faced brutal disciplinary measures and torturous "cures," officers were sent to pioneering institutions like Craiglockhart Hospital. It was there that doctors like W.H.R. Rivers developed the revolutionary "talking cure," and where two of the world's greatest war poets, Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen, forged a friendship that would change literature forever. Through their stories and the tragic case of soldiers like Private Harry Farr, who was executed for cowardice while suffering from severe trauma, this podcast traces the painful evolution of our understanding of combat trauma. It's a story of medical discovery, military crisis, and artistic expression that laid the foundation for the modern diagnosis of PTSD, revealing the enduring echoes of a war that never truly ended for millions]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68350895Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:29:43 +0000Chris MoweryDuring the Great War, a new kind of injury emerged from the trenches—one that left no visible mark but shattered the minds of soldiers. It was called "shell shock." This podcast explores the story of this invisible wound, from its first appearance as... 
Journey back to the front lines to understand the initial theories that blamed the physical blast of shells, and then to the hospitals where the true psychological horror of industrial warfare became undeniable. The episode delves into the stark class divide in treatment: while enlisted men faced brutal disciplinary measures and torturous "cures," officers were sent to pioneering institutions like Craiglockhart Hospital. It was there that doctors like W.H.R. Rivers developed the revolutionary "talking cure," and where two of the world's greatest war poets, Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen, forged a friendship that would change literature forever. Through their stories and the tragic case of soldiers like Private Harry Farr, who was executed for cowardice while suffering from severe trauma, this podcast traces the painful evolution of our understanding of combat trauma. It's a story of medical discovery, military crisis, and artistic expression that laid the foundation for the modern diagnosis of PTSD, revealing the enduring echoes of a war that never truly ended for millions]]>2124falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-devil-dogs-at-belleau-wood-separating-truth-from-fiction--68033570
This episode of "Stories of the Great War" explores the brutal, 26-day battle for Belleau Wood, the bloody crucible that forged the modern identity of the United States Marine Corps. Discover the savage, close-quarters fighting in the dark woods and across blood-soaked wheat fields that shocked veteran German soldiers and gave birth to legends. We'll delve into the stories behind the defiant cry, "Retreat? Hell, we just got here!" and the heroic acts of valor that earned multiple Medals of Honor. Learn how this pivotal battle helped halt Germany's final offensive, boosted Allied morale, and earned the Marines their enduring nickname: "Devil Dogs." - or did it?
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68033570Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:30:30 +0000Chris MoweryIn the spring of 1918, with German forces only miles from Paris, the Allied cause was on the brink of collapse. Into this desperate fight were thrown the untested U.S. Marines. This episode of "Stories of the Great War" explores the brutal, 26-day...
This episode of "Stories of the Great War" explores the brutal, 26-day battle for Belleau Wood, the bloody crucible that forged the modern identity of the United States Marine Corps. Discover the savage, close-quarters fighting in the dark woods and across blood-soaked wheat fields that shocked veteran German soldiers and gave birth to legends. We'll delve into the stories behind the defiant cry, "Retreat? Hell, we just got here!" and the heroic acts of valor that earned multiple Medals of Honor. Learn how this pivotal battle helped halt Germany's final offensive, boosted Allied morale, and earned the Marines their enduring nickname: "Devil Dogs." - or did it?
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67868198Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:17:14 +0000Chris MoweryIn the autumn of 1914, with the dream of a swift German victory shattered on the banks of the Marne, Kaiser Wilhelm II turned to a new commander to salvage the war: General Erich von Falkenhayn. This episode delves into the life and controversial...





]]>1545falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/before-action-the-short-but-brilliant-life-of-poet-lt-william-noel-hodgson--66999429https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66999429Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:28:11 +0000Chris MoweryJoin host Chris Mowery for a journey through the remarkable—and heartbreakingly brief—life of Lieutenant William Noel Hodgson. Nicknamed “Smiler” at school and praised for both athletic prowess and poetic talent, Hodgson left Oxford’s cloisters in...2049falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-jack-pershing-father-of-the-modern-american-military--66870465https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66870465Sat, 05 Jul 2025 19:00:15 +0000Chris MoweryIn this sweeping biographical episode of Stories of the Great War, Chris Mowery traces the extraordinary journey of General John J. Pershing—from a Missouri mule team to the battlefields of Europe. With rich narration and vivid storytelling, we follow...1977falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/st-mihiel-america-s-first-independent-strike-in-the-great-war--66855269vloggingthroughhistory.podbean.com/4b819539-63ea-329f-8549-f3b88acf1772Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:04:28 +0000Chris MoweryIn this episode of Stories of the Great War, we journey to the rain-soaked fields of northeastern France in September 1918, where the American Expeditionary Forces launched their first independent offensive of the First World War. Led by General John...1368false6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-died-in-hell-they-called-it-passchendaele--66855273vloggingthroughhistory.podbean.com/615939ff-87a5-3f74-9bd8-a20156cbebffFri, 20 Jun 2025 13:29:14 +0000Chris MoweryIn this episode, we delve into one of World War I's most harrowing and iconic battles—the Battle of Passchendaele. Through vivid storytelling and poignant eyewitness accounts, we explore the strategic decisions, harsh battlefield conditions, and...2639false5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/courage-in-the-argonne-the-lost-battalion--66855274

The chaotic Meuse-Argonne offensive that led to their isolation

Personal accounts from trapped soldiers

The bravery of carrier pigeons like Cher Ami

How their endurance turned them into legends

The physical and emotional cost of their survival

This is a story of grit, brotherhood, and heroism in the face of impossible odds — a story too powerful to be lost to history.]]>vloggingthroughhistory.podbean.com/47bf4c4d-ab72-3b7c-9a61-d2b7f708c89dFri, 09 May 2025 18:04:28 +0000Chris MoweryThe Lost Battalion: Courage in the Argonne tells the gripping true story of more than 500 American soldiers who were cut off, surrounded, and left to fend for themselves in the dense Argonne Forest during the final weeks of World War I. Led by Major...

The chaotic Meuse-Argonne offensive that led to their isolation

Personal accounts from trapped soldiers

The bravery of carrier pigeons like Cher Ami

How their endurance turned them into legends

The physical and emotional cost of their survival

This is a story of grit, brotherhood, and heroism in the face of impossible odds — a story too powerful to be lost to history.]]>2930false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shot-at-dawn-executions-in-the-great-war--66855275vloggingthroughhistory.podbean.com/4dbb8fbe-4ba9-3936-885c-c6df308d3aeaTue, 06 May 2025 13:35:22 +0000Chris MoweryShot at Dawn: Executions in the Great War explores one of the most haunting and controversial aspects of World War I — the execution of over 300 British and Commonwealth soldiers by their own armies, often for desertion, cowardice, or falling asleep...1865false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alvin-york-from-reluctant-warrior-to-hero-of-the-great-war--66855277vloggingthroughhistory.podbean.com/5c93b75e-e424-324b-8d27-482bdf56c5b8Tue, 06 May 2025 13:30:44 +0000Chris MoweryIn this emotional and gripping episode of Stories of the Great War, we follow the incredible true story of Alvin York—a humble farmer from Tennessee whose deep religious convictions initially led him to oppose fighting in the war. But when faced with...2912false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pals-battalions-and-the-price-of-loyalty-accrington-at-the-somme--66855276vloggingthroughhistory.podbean.com/45fb1fbe-3221-33b6-8775-6b99b804c210Tue, 06 May 2025 13:11:04 +0000Chris MoweryIn this powerful episode, we uncover the tragic story of the Accrington Pals — a battalion of friends, neighbors, and co-workers who volunteered together to serve King and Country in World War I. As part of the British Army’s unique "Pals Battalions"...2267false1full