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Join us as we follow the CEFs journey from the pivotal battles of Amiens (Part I), Arras (Part II), and Cambrai (Part III) to their relentless pursuit of German forces from Valenciennes to Mons in Belgium—marking the end of the war on November 11, 1918, in the very place where it all began on August 4, 1914. (Summary by Richard Laughton.) Proof-Listeners David Lawrence; Betty M.; Sarah Jennings.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73891423</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:07:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73891423/footnote_to_history_eight_years_of_trouble_in_samoa_robert_louis_stevenson.mp3" length="204355125" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>John Frederick Bligh Livesay</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In Part Four of this riveting series, we delve into the remarkable actions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the last 100 days of the First World War. 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Join us as we follow the CEFs journey from the pivotal battles of Amiens (Part I), Arras (Part II), and Cambrai (Part III) to their relentless pursuit of German forces from Valenciennes to Mons in Belgium—marking the end of the war on November 11, 1918, in the very place where it all began on August 4, 1914. (Summary by Richard Laughton.) Proof-Listeners David Lawrence; Betty M.; Sarah Jennings.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73813445</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:13:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73813445/zorra_boys_at_home_and_abroad_or_how_to_succeed_william_alexander_mackay.mp3" length="125814556" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>John Frederick Bligh Livesay</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In Part Four of this riveting series, we delve into the remarkable actions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the last 100 days of the First World War. 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Its themes of ambition, the struggle for dominance, and the complexities of human nature resonate strongly today, reflecting ongoing societal dynamics and the pursuit of greatness. Marlowe's masterful language and dramatic intensity make this work a timeless examination of the human spirit's relentless drive, ensuring its relevance for contemporary audiences seeking to understand the depths of ambition and the consequences it brings.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73644275</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:49:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73644275/tamburlaine_the_great_part_1_christopher_marlowe.mp3" length="68208706" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>John Frederick Bligh Livesay</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Tamburlaine the Great, Part 1" by Christopher Marlowe is a powerful exploration of ambition and the insatiable quest for power. 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Join us as we follow the CEFs journey from the pivotal battles of Amiens (Part I), Arras (Part II), and Cambrai (Part III) to their relentless pursuit of German forces from Valenciennes to Mons in Belgium—marking the end of the war on November 11, 1918, in the very place where it all began on August 4, 1914. (Summary by Richard Laughton.) 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Join us as we follow the CEFs journey from the pivotal battles of Amiens (Part I), Arras (Part II), and Cambrai (Part III) to their relentless pursuit of German forces from Valenciennes to Mons in Belgium—marking the end of the war on November 11, 1918, in the very place where it all began on August 4, 1914. (Summary by Richard Laughton.) Proof-Listeners David Lawrence; Betty M.; Sarah Jennings.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69487175</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:27:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69487175/008_the_mons_road.mp3" length="12718743" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d57d5016-79c9-406e-8454-317f76fc1b16/d57d5016-79c9-406e-8454-317f76fc1b16.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d57d5016-79c9-406e-8454-317f76fc1b16/d57d5016-79c9-406e-8454-317f76fc1b16.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d57d5016-79c9-406e-8454-317f76fc1b16/d57d5016-79c9-406e-8454-317f76fc1b16.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Frederick Bligh Livesay</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In Part Four of this riveting series, we delve into the remarkable actions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the last 100 days of the First World War. 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Join us as we follow the CEFs journey from the pivotal battles of Amiens (Part I), Arras (Part II), and Cambrai (Part III) to their relentless pursuit of German forces from Valenciennes to Mons in Belgium—marking the end of the war on November 11, 1918, in the very place where it all began on August 4, 1914. (Summary by Richard Laughton.) 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Join us as we follow the CEFs journey from the pivotal battles of Amiens (Part I), Arras (Part II), and Cambrai (Part III) to their relentless pursuit of German forces from Valenciennes to Mons in Belgium—marking the end of the war on November 11, 1918, in the very place where it all began on August 4, 1914. (Summary by Richard Laughton.) 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Join us as we follow the CEFs journey from the pivotal battles of Amiens (Part I), Arras (Part II), and Cambrai (Part III) to their relentless pursuit of German forces from Valenciennes to Mons in Belgium—marking the end of the war on November 11, 1918, in the very place where it all began on August 4, 1914. (Summary by Richard Laughton.) 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Join us as we follow the CEFs journey from the pivotal battles of Amiens (Part I), Arras (Part II), and Cambrai (Part III) to their relentless pursuit of German forces from Valenciennes to Mons in Belgium—marking the end of the war on November 11, 1918, in the very place where it all began on August 4, 1914. (Summary by Richard Laughton.) 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Join us as we follow the CEFs journey from the pivotal battles of Amiens (Part I), Arras (Part II), and Cambrai (Part III) to their relentless pursuit of German forces from Valenciennes to Mons in Belgium—marking the end of the war on November 11, 1918, in the very place where it all began on August 4, 1914. (Summary by Richard Laughton.) 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Join us as we follow the CEFs journey from the pivotal battles of Amiens (Part I), Arras (Part II), and Cambrai (Part III) to their relentless pursuit of German forces from Valenciennes to Mons in Belgium—marking the end of the war on November 11, 1918, in the very place where it all began on August 4, 1914. (Summary by Richard Laughton.) 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Join us as we follow the CEFs journey from the pivotal battles of Amiens (Part I), Arras (Part II), and Cambrai (Part III) to their relentless pursuit of German forces from Valenciennes to Mons in Belgium—marking the end of the war on November 11, 1918, in the very place where it all began on August 4, 1914. (Summary by Richard Laughton.) Proof-Listeners David Lawrence; Betty M.; Sarah Jennings.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69487161</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:26:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69487161/001_battle_pieces.mp3" length="7804378" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/163abdff-3459-459c-80d3-5efb1ba911f1/163abdff-3459-459c-80d3-5efb1ba911f1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/163abdff-3459-459c-80d3-5efb1ba911f1/163abdff-3459-459c-80d3-5efb1ba911f1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/163abdff-3459-459c-80d3-5efb1ba911f1/163abdff-3459-459c-80d3-5efb1ba911f1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Frederick Bligh Livesay</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In Part Four of this riveting series, we delve into the remarkable actions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the last 100 days of the First World War. After nearly four years of grueling trench warfare, the Allied Forces devised a bold plan...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Part Four of this riveting series, we delve into the remarkable actions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the last 100 days of the First World War. After nearly four years of grueling trench warfare, the Allied Forces devised a bold plan to break through the German Hindenburg Line and drive the enemy from their entrenched positions. Join us as we follow the CEFs journey from the pivotal battles of Amiens (Part I), Arras (Part II), and Cambrai (Part III) to their relentless pursuit of German forces from Valenciennes to Mons in Belgium—marking the end of the war on November 11, 1918, in the very place where it all began on August 4, 1914. (Summary by Richard Laughton.) 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