Stay ConnectedHistorian Mat McLachlan brings Australian history to life in this engaging, educational and entertaining podcast. From the ancient age to the modern world, take a trip through time with Living History!
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While the world watched Iwo Jima and Okinawa, over 70,000 Australian soldiers were fighting and dying in what many would later call the 'unnecessary wars' - the final campaigns in Bougainville, New Guinea and Borneo.
In this powerful episode, Mat McLachlan tells the forgotten story of Australia's last battles of World War Two. From November 1944 to August 1945, Australian forces fought through some of the war's most grueling conditions, losing over 2000 men in campaigns that history has largely overlooked.
Through authentic accounts from the soldiers who were there - including seven Victoria Cross recipients - we experience the mud, monsoons and malaria of jungle warfare. We meet young men like 20-year-old Frank Partridge, who became the war's youngest Australian VC recipient, and veterans like George Palmer, who carried the memory of a Japanese soldier he killed for the rest of his life.
Were these campaigns strategically necessary, or were they, as critics claimed, a waste of Australian lives for political purposes? Mat explores the controversy while never losing sight of the human story - of ordinary Australians who did extraordinary things when their mates needed them most.
A moving tribute to the men who fought on after the world had stopped watching.
"We weren't soldiers, we were heavily-armed civilians... for the most part, we were just ordinary people." - Les Cook, veteran
Episode Length: 21 minutes
Features: Original veteran testimonies, detailed battle accounts and expert historical analysis
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Ready to walk in the footsteps of heroes? Join Mat McLachlan on an exclusive river cruise that visits the battlefields of Waterloo, WWI and WW2 in 2027: https://battlefields.com.au/pre-register-for-2027-battlefield-river-cruises/
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Was dropping the atomic bomb necessary? For nearly 80 years, historians have debated President Truman's decision to use nuclear weapons against Japan. But secret intelligence intercepts - classified for decades after the war - reveal what Japanese leaders were actually planning in the summer of 1945.
Using newly available evidence from the "Magic" intercepts, Mat McLachlan examines the brutal alternatives Truman faced: invasion projections of over a million American casualties, Japanese preparations to turn their entire population into combatants, and intelligence proving Japan's refusal to surrender.
Through the stories of Colonel Paul Tibbets, who piloted the Enola Gay, and Reverend Kiyoshi Tanimoto, who survived Hiroshima, this episode explores one of history's most controversial decisions - and why the evidence suggests it was the only choice that could end the war and save lives.
The atomic bombs killed 200,000 people. But would the alternatives have killed millions more?
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Ready to walk in the footsteps of heroes? Join Mat McLachlan on an exclusive river cruise that visits the battlefields of Waterloo, WWI and WW2 in 2027: https://battlefields.com.au/pre-register-for-2027-battlefield-river-cruises/
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Step into the hallowed halls of London's Guards Museum with Mat McLachlan as he uncovers extraordinary artifacts from one of history's most pivotal battles. In this captivating episode, Mat takes you behind the scenes to examine authentic Waterloo relics that have survived over two centuries - from battle-worn uniforms and weapons to personal effects that once belonged to the soldiers who fought on that fateful day in 1815. You'll discover how these precious artifacts made their way from the Belgian battlefield to their current home in London, and what they tell us about courage, sacrifice, and the brutal reality of Napoleonic warfare.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Lee Murrell
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Watch the full video version of this episode at: https://youtu.be/aWVEQ9_r7Hs?si=Zy_NqutT4gFgxX6k
Ready to walk in Wellington's footsteps? Join Mat McLachlan on an exclusive private tour of the Waterloo battlefield, where you'll explore the very ground where history was made. Discover the stories behind the strategy, visit key locations, and gain insights that only come from experiencing this legendary battlefield firsthand. Book your unforgettable Waterloo adventure at: https://battlefields.com.au/waterloo-private-tour/
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In October 1942, as Field Marshal Rommel's Afrika Korps prepared for one final push towards Cairo, Australia's 9th Division and New Zealand's 2nd Division stood ready at El Alamein for what would become the decisive battle of the North African campaign. Author Tom Gilling joins Mat McLachlan to explore how Montgomery's meticulously planned offensive depended on the tenacity of these Anzac forces to break through Rommel's formidable defences. From the initial barrage that lit up the desert night to the grinding attritional warfare that followed, this is the story of how Australian and New Zealand forces helped deliver the victory that Churchill called "the end of the beginning" - a triumph that saved the Middle East and marked the true turning point of the Second World War.
Tom Gilling's new book on the Battle of El Alamein, Start Digging You Bastards!, is available now.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Tom Gilling
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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On July 1st, 1916, 800 young Newfoundlanders climbed out of a trench and walked into history at Beaumont-Hamel. In twenty minutes, an entire generation was lost. This is their story - from fishermen's sons volunteering in St. John's to seasoned soldiers facing the German lines on the Somme. Through the actual words of Lieutenant Owen Steele, Private Frank Lind, and others who were there, Mat McLachlan tells how a small island's fierce loyalty to the Empire led to unimaginable sacrifice. A tragedy that shaped Newfoundland's identity forever, commemorated by a bronze caribou that still stands guard over the fields where so many gave everything.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Billy Sing was a living contradiction - an Australian of Chinese and English descent, who went on to become Australia's deadliest sniper of all time. In this episode Mat explores Billy's life, his deadly work at Gallipoli and his sad decline once the war was over.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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This week marks the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, the epic battle that resulted in the defeat of Napoleon and the rewriting of European history. But recent research has revealed that one man who fought at the battle had a fascinating connection with Australia. Lieutenant Andrew White of the Royal Engineers had been born in the fledgling colony of NSW, the son of a convict. His journey from colonial child to gentleman officer serving on the staff of the Duke of Wellington is one of the most remarkable tales of early Australia. Join Mat as he tells the story of Andrew White, Australia's first returned serviceman and only Waterloo veteran.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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It's been 60 years since the first Australian combat troops were deployed to Vietnam. In this episode Mat discusses the political situation that led to their deployment, their early actions and the lessons learned that helped shape our commitment to the war.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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This week marks the anniversary of the Battle of Messines, in June 1917. At the time, it was considered the greatest Allied victory of the war, and Australian and New Zealand troops played a vital role. In this episode Mat breaks down the battle, what innovative tactics helped to win it, and the huge Anzac sacrifice required to bring victory.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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May 8 marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, the day the Germans surrendered in the Second World War. Mat is joined by historian Lachlan Grant from the Australian War Memorial to discuss what this important day meant for Australians, both at home and overseas.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Lachlan Grant
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat is joined again by legendary London battle guide, Steve Hunnisett, to explore more sites that tell the story of London's wartime past.
Sites visited:
- Salvation Army HQ, where an amateur photographer captured iconic images of London in flames during the Blitz
- The Royal Exchange, where a direct bomb hit created 'the largest crater in England'
- Two extraordinary war memorials - one from the Napoleonic Wars and one from the First World War - that tell the stories of Londoners who volunteered to fight
- An unassuming jewellery shop, where a hero lost his life trying to foil a robbery in the dark days of WW2
- The Merchant Navy Memorial, that remembers more than 35,000 sailors lost during both world wars, and tells the story of some of the most remarkable ships to ever take to sea.
Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/ZmtMluJtB74?si=3tH0bepMXPvGwSO1
To book a tour of London's wartime sites with Steve, visit https://www.blitzwalkers.co.uk/
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Steve Hunnisett
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Although Australians were actively involved in the Burma campaign throughout the Second World War, this vitally important theatre of the Asia-Pacific War has fallen through the cracks of history. Mat speaks with historian Daryl Moran to reveal the service and sacrifice of Australians in this forgotten campaign.
In the Fight: Australians and the War in Burma, 1942-1945, edited by Andrew Kilsby and Daryl Moran, is available now.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Daryl Moran
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Lambis Englezos is well-known as the man who discovered a mass grave containing 250 Australian soldiers on the 1916 battlefield of Fromelles. This battle had been an unmitigated disaster, with more than 5500 Australians killed, wound or captured in only 20 hours of fighting. It is still remembered as the greatest military disaster in Australian history.
In July 2025 Lambis will return to the Western Front to lead a special group tour, which will commemorate the anniversary of Fromelles and Pozieres, and also visit all the key Australian battlefields. In this episode he joins Mat to talk about the experience of walking the ground where the Anzacs fought, and why the French and Belgian battlefields continue to hold a special place in his heart.
Join Lambis on this exclusive tour! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/fromelles-pozieres-anniversary-tour-2025/ for details.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Lambis Englezos
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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It's the latest episode in our Q&A series. This week's questions include: Was it a war crime to drop the atomic bombs?; How can I visit Tyne Cot Cemetery in Belgium?; and is it possible to speak with Vietnam veterans?
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Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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February marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, one of the most iconic battles of the Pacific War. But why is the battle so iconic, when so many other Pacific actions have fallen through the cracks of history. Mat is joined by US historian John McManus to find out!
Topics include the pivotal role of the USA in WW2; the strategic importance of Iwo Jima as part of the bombing campaign against Japan; the plans to capture the island; the bloody fighting on the landing beaches, the airfields and Mount Suribachi; the outcomes of the battle and the assessment of whether it was all worth it; and the enduring cultural significance of Iwo Jima.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: John McManus
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Welcome to our new season! In this first episode Mat tells the story of the winter of 1916/17, one of the harshest ordeals faced by Australian soldiers in the First World War.
Topics include the end of the Battle of the Somme; the attacks at Flers in November 1916; the devastating effect on morale of living in the frigid conditions; the remarkable story of Harry Murray, our most decorated soldier of the war; and a mispositioned memorial that reveals a rare piece of Australian history.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Join one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information.
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Talbot House was an 'everyman's club' in the Ypres sector in Belgium during the First World War. Established behind the lines in the town of Poperinghe, Talbot House was a place soldiers could come to for some respite from the horrors of the battlefield. Today it has been preserved as a museum, dedicated to telling the story of the house and its foundation by Australian chaplain Tubby Clayton. Mat visits the house, escorted by its director, Simon Louagie, to explore the stories of the lives and deaths of its many visitors.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Simon Louagie
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat is joined by regular co-host Karl James to discuss some important Second World War anniversaries.
Topics include the sinking of HMAS Sydney and the opening of the Australian War Memorial in 1941, the end of the Kokoda campaign in 1942 and the Australians taking over from the Americans on Bougainville in 1944.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Karl James
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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It's the latest episode in our Q&A series. This week's questions include: Was General Monash the greatest general of the First World War?; Where can I lay a wreath on the Western Front battlefields?; and What evidence of Hitler's V-Weapons campaign can you find today?
Send your questions to Mat on X (https://x.com/MatMcLachlan), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BattlefieldTours) or Insta (https://www.instagram.com/mat_mclachlan/)
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Join one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information.
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Our guest this week is noted Australian historian Peter Stanley, formerly with the Australian War Memorial, the National Museum and the University of NSW. Peter's new book, Beyond the Broken Years, explores more than a century of military history publishing, via a thousand books.
Topics discussed include the history of military history writing, the role of military history in telling the broader story of Australian history, the significance of 'storians' vs historians and the future of military history study. Peter also offers his shortlist of the best military history books to read.
Beyond the Broken Years is available in bookshops now.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Peter Stanley
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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It's the latest episode in our Q&A series. This week's questions include: Was the Brisbane Line in WW2 real?; Is Anzac Day the best time to visit Gallipoli?; and Did Australian troops only fight under the Red Ensign flag in WW1?
Send your questions to Mat on X (https://x.com/MatMcLachlan), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BattlefieldTours) or Insta (https://www.instagram.com/mat_mclachlan/)
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat is joined by special co-host Karl James to discuss the significance of Remembrance Day. How did it start, what does it mean to veterans and the general public, and will it continue to be important in the future?
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Karl James
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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It's the second episode in our new Q&A series. Today's topics include WW2 sites in Singapore; visiting the medieval battlefields of Crecy and Agincourt; the role of snipers in the First World War; and the attitude of Vietnamese people to Australian Vietnam veterans.
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Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat sits down with producer Jess Stebnicki to answer your questions, including: Are there ghosts on the battlefields? How much time do I need to spend on the Australian battlefields? What happened to Australians captured at Gallipoli?, and how much unexploded ammunition is still on the battlefields?
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Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat is in Paris, sharing his memories of a very special visit to the Western Front. Topics discussed include how young people engage with the Anzac legend; a German WW2 cemetery that provokes mixed emotions; the Last Post service at the newly-renovated Menin Gate; the Sunken Lane on the Somme battlefield; and a remarkable coincidence involving two Australians killed in 1918.
Join Mat on his Signature Tour to the Western Front in 2025: https://battlefields.com.au/western-front-signature-tour-with-mat-mclachlan-2025/
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Damien Parer was one of Australia's greatest war photographers and cinematographers. His images and footage of Australians in the Second World War helped define the conflict, both for the people who were in it and for generations to come. His camera work on 'Kokoda Frontline' helped earn Australia its first Academy Award, and his work with American forces in the Pacific set new standards for combat photography. In this episode Mat is joined by Karl James from the Australian War Memorial to tell the story of the life and death of Damien Parer.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guests: Karl James
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat visits the Australian War Memorial in Canberra for a special behind-the-scenes tour of the artefacts and large items that are rarely on public display. During this special visit he is guided by Head of Military History Dr Karl James, and speaks to historian Dr Lachlan Grant about the new Australians in Bomber Command exhibition.
Topics discussed: 'G for George', the AWM's famous Lancaster bomber; the German ME262 German aircraft; a Chinook helicopter that carried Australian troops into combat in Afghanistan; a smashed engine from a Hawker Hurricane that tells the story of an Australian airman who died over Europe; a caravan that was home to a famous WW2 general; a Japanese midget submarine that raided Sydney Harbour; a German V2 rocket on its original carrier; and a special preview of the future Australians in Bomber Command exhibition, which utilises aircraft, objects and technology to tell the story of the air war in WW2.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guests: Karl James and Lachlan Grant
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Join Mat to hear all about guidl, a new audio tour app that he is contributing to. guidl takes you on walking tours to the world's most historic sites, narrated by leading historians. Mat's first guidl tour is of wartime Ypres and, in this special episode, Mat shares the first chapter of his Ypres walking tour.
Download the app and find out more about guidl: https://www.guidl.tours/
Join Mat on a battlefield tour: https://battlefields.com.au/
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The Somme region in northern France was the scene of some of the bloodiest fighting of the First World War. Today, it is one of the most important and evocative battlefields for Australian visitors. In this special episode, Mat explores the Somme region and tells you where to go, where to stay and what you will see when you are there.
Watch the video version of this podcast! https://youtu.be/vo1LDZI5UZg?si=ru4wT_lpT1JJkkOk
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Live from Vietnam! In this very special episode of the podcast, Mat is joined by veteran of the Battle of Long Tan, Dave Sabben, MG. Mat and Dave have just walked the entire Long Tan battlefield on the 58th anniversary of the battle, and share their thoughts about this very special experience.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Dave Sabben, MG
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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During the Second World War, the Allies were desperate to sink the two biggest battleships in the German fleet, Bismarck and her sister ship Tirpitz. Bismarck went to the bottom in 1941 but in 1944 Tirpitz was still threatening Allied shipping. In a series of daring raids over the icy waters of Norway, Royal Air Force bombers eventually sank the mighty warship. And Australian crews played there part. In his new book, Buckham's Bombers, Mark Baker tells the story of Australian captain Bruce Buckham and his fearless Lancaster crew, who not only participated in the mission that sank Tirpitz, but also in dozens of other daring raids across Europe.
Buckham's Bombers:The Australian Airmen who Hunted Hitler's Deadliest Battleship is available now in bookshops Australia-wide.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Mark Baker
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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The First World War is drawing to a close, as the unstoppable forces of France, Britain and America grind the German army into the ground. But some of the toughest fighting of the war is still to come before an Armistice is finally signed. How did the men keep going through this terrible ordeal, knowing that the war could end any day, and yet death still lurked on every corner of the battlefield?
In the fourth and final episode of our special series about the triumphant campaign that ended the First World War, Mat is joined by historian Peter Hart to tell the story of the final days that led to victory.
Hosts: Mat McLachlan and Peter Hart
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat McLachlan and Peter Hart are going to Gallipoli! In this special episode of the podcast, the two historians and chums discuss their upcoming tour in May 2025, which will discover the battlefields of Gallipoli by walking in the footsteps of the men who were there!
The 10-day tour begins in Istanbul on May 21, 2025, and we'd love you to join us! There are limited places still available! Click here for full details: https://battlefields.com.au/gallipoli-signature-tour-with-mat-mclachlan-2025/
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The Battle of Krithia was one of the bloodiest ordeals at Gallipoli, and cost the Australians and New Zealanders nearly 2500 casualties. But for some reason the battle has slipped through the cracks of history, and barely rates a mention in the Anzac story of Gallipoli. Mat McLachlan's new book, Krithia: The Forgotten Anzac Battle of Gallipoli, redresses that oversight, as he tells the story of the bravery and sacrifice of the Anzacs on the plains of Cape Helles in May 1915.
In this unusual episode of the podcast, Mat is the interviewee, with special guest host and veteran journalist Ray Martin asking the questions that reveal the true horror and bravery of the Battle of Krithia.
Krithia: The Forgotten Anzac Battle of Gallipoli is now available in bookshops throughout Australia and New Zealand. International listeners can order from online retailers or download the audio or e-book on Audible, Apple Books and Google Books. Australian listeners can order an autographed copy by clicking here: https://livinghistorytv.com/book/krithia-the-forgotten-anzac-battle-of-gallipoli/
Host: Ray Martin
Guest: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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In three years of combat the Australian Imperial Force evolved from a keen but inexperienced group of new recruits who landed at Gallipoli, to one of the elite assault forces on the Western Front. No discussion of the closing days of WWI would be complete without exploring the key role played by Australian troops, and their enigmatic leader, Lieutenant General Sir John Monash. Was Australian success the result of skill, luck, good management or a combination of all three?
In the thirs episode of our special series about the triumphant campaign that ended the First World War, Mat is joined by historian Peter Hart to tell the story of John Monash and his Australian Corps.
Hosts: Mat McLachlan and Peter Hart
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In this bonus episode, which originally aired on our sister podcast, BattleWalks, Mat is joined by historian Pete Smith to tell the story of Australian Olympic gold medallist and WWI officer, Cecil Healy.
Hosts: Mat McLachlan and Pete Smith
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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After the successes of August 1918, the Allies are smelling blood and, in one of the most overwhelming series of attacks launched during the entire First World War, they deal the Germans a savage blow. The French and British, supported by Canadians, Australians, New Zealanders and Americans, launch four huge attacks in four consecutive days in September, smashing the Germans in multiple parts of their line. Can the Germans withstand such pressure or is the writing on the wall?
In the second episode of our new special series about the triumphant campaign that ended the First World War, Mat is joined by historian Peter Hart to tell the story of four battles in four days.
Hosts: Mat McLachlan and Peter Hart
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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The Germans have battered themselves to the point of exhaustion in their Spring Offensives of March and April, 1918. Now it's time for the Allies to strike back! Beginning with French actions on the Marne, the great Allied offensive that would eventually lead to the total defeat of the German Army begins. And the attack is soon taken up by the British, Australians and Canadians, culminating in the unprecedented successes of August 8.
In the first episode of our new special series about the triumphant campaign that ended the First World War, Mat is joined by historian Peter Hart to tell the story of the Black Day of the German Army.
Hosts: Mat McLachlan and Peter Hart
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The Special Operations Executive was a secretive British organisation that engaged in espionage and supported resistance movements in occupied Europe during the Second World War. In this episode Mat is joined by historian Clare Mulley to tell the story of several women who played vital roles in SOE operations - many of whom lost their lives in the effort.
Clare Mulley's latest book, Agent Zo: The Untold Story of Fearless WW2 Resistance Fighter Elzbieta Zawacka, is available now. Find out more about Clare at https://claremulley.com
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Clare Mulley
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Juno Beach was sandwiched between Gold and Sword, and was the responsibility of Canadian forces to secure. But in scenes reminiscent of Omaha Beach to the west, the Canadians came ashore in the face of withering German fire and suffered heavy casualties. What made Juno Beach such a deadly place to land on D-Day?
In the final episode of our special series on the D-Day landings, Mat is joined by historian Mike Bechthold to tell the story of the landing at Juno Beach.
Hosts: Mat McLachlan and Mike Bechthold
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Sword Beach was the most easterly of all the D-Day landing beaches, and the one most likely to face the wrath of German counter-attacks. As the British infantry landed their flank was supported by a daring airborne operation. Would the British get ashore before German reinforcements moved against them?
In the fourth of our special series on the D-Day landings, Mat is joined by historian Gary Sheffield to tell the story of the landing at Sword Beach.
Hosts: Mat McLachlan and Gary Sheffield
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Our focus now shifts to the British sector of D-Day, and the landing on Gold Beach. Would the Brits get ashore in the face of treacherous weather and fierce German resistance?
In the third of our special series on the D-Day landings, Mat is joined by historian Gary Sheffield to tell the story of the landing at Gold Beach.
Hosts: Mat McLachlan and Gary Sheffield
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While American troops were being cut down on Omaha Beach, their comrades to the west were coming ashore on the rolling dunes of Utah Beach. Why did this landing go so much more to plan?
In the second of our special series on the D-Day landings, Mat is joined by historian John McManus to tell the story of Utah Beach.
Hosts: Mat McLachlan and John McManus
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It's the 80th anniversary of D-Day and Mat is breaking down the entire day by telling the story of each of the five beaches. It's a five-episode special series that will reveal the real story of the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. Today the Americans are tasked with the toughest mission of D-Day: landing in front of the imposing cliffs and tough defences of Omaha Beach. Was 'Bloody Omaha' really as bloody as countless books and movies have told us?
In the first of our special series on the D-Day landings, Mat is joined by historian John McManus to tell the story of Omaha Beach.
Hosts: Mat McLachlan and John McManus
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The end is drawing near. After failure, disappointment and outright disaster, it's time for the Allies to evacuate Gallipoli. But this is no simple task - nearly 100,000 men need to be withdrawn from the peninsula under the noses of the Turks. Will the British and Anzacs be able to pull it off? How can they slink away without losing half their force?
In the eighth and final episode of our special series on the Gallipoli campaign, Mat is joined by historian Peter Hart to explore the evacuation of Gallipoli, perhaps the only genuine success in the entire campaign.
Hosts: Mat McLachlan and Peter Hart
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As part of their cunning plan to outflank the Turks and seize the high ground in the August Offensive, the Allies play their trump card. They stage a new landing at Suvla Bay and bring thousands of reinforcements ashore. But the terrain at Suvla is not as easy as it appears on a map, and the British are dogged by indecision and poor leadership. Will the men get ashore, and what new horrors will face them when they land?
In the seventh episode of our special series on the Gallipoli campaign, Mat is joined by historian Peter Hart to explore the landing at Suvla Bay.
Hosts: Mat McLachlan and Peter Hart
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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The Allies are getting desperate and as the heat of summer descends on the peninsula, they are determined to try a bold gamble to win the campaign once and for all. Turning their attention to the Anzac sector, they come up with an ambitious plan that involves breaking out to the north of Anzac and seizing the high ground. But the men are wracked by disease, the terrain they must cross is some of the toughest at Gallipoli, and the Turkish defenders are ready and waiting. Does the August Offensive have any chance of success?
In the sixth episode of our special series on the Gallipoli campaign, Mat is joined by historian Peter Hart to explore the August Offensive, and the accompanying attacks at Lone Pine, the Nek, Chunuk Bair and more.
Hosts: Mat McLachlan and Peter Hart
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Stalemate has descended on Gallipoli and both sides now have to confront a new enemy - the appalling living conditions in the trenches. If the constant risk of death was not enough to do a man in, he also had to contend with heat, flies, corpses, disease and a nauseating diet. Could things get any worse?
In the fifth episode of our special series on the Gallipoli campaign, Mat is joined by historian Peter Hart to explore the horrendous conditions endured by the soldiers during the campaign.
Hosts: Mat McLachlan and Peter Hart
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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The British and French have secured the barest of toeholds at Cape Helles, and the Anzacs are hanging on by their fingernails at Anzac Cove. Now their commanders must decide what to do next. Turning away from Anzac for the time being, they decide to throw their scarce resources into the main battlefield of Helles, and finally secure the objectives of Krithia village and Achi Baba hill. Can they succeed against a reinforced and confident Turkish garrison?
In the fourth episode of our special series on the Gallipoli campaign, Mat is joined by historian Peter Hart to tell the story of the hellish fighting at Helles between April and July 1915.
Hosts: Mat McLachlan and Peter Hart
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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While the Australians and New Zealanders are struggling to come ashore at Anzac Cove, the British are landing at Cape Helles, on the southern toe of the Gallipoli peninsula. But once again, the Turkish defenders put up a stiff resistance that far exceeds their small numbers. Can the British get ashore in the face of this withering fire?
In the third episode of our special series on the Gallipoli campaign, Mat is joined by historian Peter Hart to tell the story of the landings at Cape Helles.
Hosts: Mat McLachlan and Peter Hart
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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The Allies are going ashore at Gallipoli! In the frosty dawn of April 25, 1915, 16,000 Australian and New Zealand troops prepare to land on a hostile shore. The Turks know a landing is coming, but will their defences be enough to drive the Anzacs into the sea?
In the second episode of our special series on the Gallipoli campaign, Mat is joined by historian Peter Hart to tell the story of the landings at Anzac Cove.
Hosts: Mat McLachlan and Peter Hart
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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It's March, 1915. Turkey has entered the war on Germany's side and promptly closed the Dardanelles strait, closing off a vital sea route for our Russian allies. Britain and France decide to take decisive action - they will send a fleet to Gallipoli and storm the Dardanelles!
Armed with a half-baked plan, 16 obsolete warships and little idea of the formidable Turkish defences, the navy was determined to steam to Constantinople and victory. What could possibly go wrong?
In the first episode of our special series on the Gallipoli campaign, Mat is joined by historian Peter Hart to tell the story of the disastrous naval battle of March 18, 1915.
Hosts: Mat McLachlan and Peter Hart
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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The Sandakan Death March was one of the darkest chapter of Australia's WW2 story. In this confronting episode, Mat is joined by historian Lynette Silver to tell the story of the forced march of Australian POWs by the Japanese in 1945.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Lynette Silver
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat visits the National Maritime Museum in London to explore six fascinating relics from the Battle of Trafalgar. Guiding him around the collection is senior curator, Rob Blyth.
Topics discussed: A painting that shows Lord Nelson bleeding after his arm was amputated; a beautiful porcelain figurine that depicts 'Jack Tar', a typical sailor at the time of Trafalgar; a range of cannon projectiles that were used at the Battle of Trafalgar to smash enemy ships; the jacket that Lord Nelson was wearing when he was shot and killed at Trafalgar; mourning items associated with Britain's national grief when Nelson died; and Turner's famous painting depicting the battle.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Dr Robert Blyth
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat is joined by historian Michael Molkentin to discuss all things WW1 and WW2!
Topics discussed: Final thoughts on the TV series Masters of the Air; the 80th anniversary of the Great Escape and the plight of POWs; the Naval Battle of Gallipoli; the German Spring Offensive of 1918; the mysterious discovery of a WW2 bomber propeller on an isolated Scottish island; and more!
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Michael Molkentin
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat speaks to historian Paul Reed about the German Spring Offensive, the huge series of attacks that fell on the Allies in March and April 1918.
Listen to Paul Reed's outstanding podcast, The Old Front Line: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1T7u7meUQVm1CTYqKX3EcD?si=ceFpx8stQw-yigWZQCz8qw
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Paul Reed
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Mat reveals exciting news in the world of battlefield history!
Topics discussed: The launch of 'Easy Target', a new book by friend of the show Adam Blum; supporting Talbot House, the Everyman's Club in the Belgian town of Poperinghe that provided respite for thousands of soldiers during WWI; Mat's new Signature Tour to Gallipoli; our upcoming 8-part special series on Gallipoli; and more!
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Join Mat on the battlefields as he explores Yorkshire Trench, a preserved British trench and dugout system that was discovered in an industrial estate near the Flanders town of Ypres in the 1990s.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Wouter Sinaeve
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Join Mat for this special live presentation as he discusses the Second Battle of Krithia, a murderous ordeal at Gallipoli that most Australians and New Zealanders have never heard of!
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Presenter: Mat McLachlan
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Long before he became president, John F. Kennedy was a young naval officer in command of a patrol boat in the Solomon Islands. After a disastrous encounter with a Japanese ship, Kennedy saved his crew and became a war hero. In this episode, Mat is joined by author Brett Mason to explore the story of Kennedy's dramatic rescue and the Australian coastwatcher who played a vital role in saving Kennedy's life.
Brett Mason's new book, Saving Lieutenant Kennedy, is available now.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Brett Mason
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It's our 200th episode, and to celebrate Mat looks back at some of his favourite moments from the last five years. From convict graveyards to WW2 veterans and the death of Ned Kelly, this episode has it all!
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What would have happened if the Nazis had won the Battle of Britain. In this fascinating 'what if?' revisit, Mat speaks to Professor Gary Sheffield about Operation Sea Lion, the German plans to invade the British Isles. Did it have any chance of success? How would Britain have responded? How would world history have been affected?
Here more from Gary on his podcast, Military History Plus: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bZPcMRYEfxvNkYTb7loa8
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Gary Sheffield
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Mat joins guide Steve Hunnisett to walk the streets of London, seeking evidence of damage from two World Wars. From ghostly air raid shelter signs to bombed-out churches, the secrets of London's wartime history are never far away.
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Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Steve Hunnisett
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Mat visits the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park to discuss the Australian Light Horse with historian Brad Manera.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Brad Manera
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat hosts a YouTube live event about the Battle of Passchendaele, one of the bloodiest battles of the First World War.
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Join Mat McLachlan on YouTube Live on Feb 15, 2024 at 6pm Sydney (7am London) time to discuss the Battle of Passchendaele!
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What can the relics of Waterloo tell us about the battle? Mat and historian Peter Hart visit the National Army Museum in London to inspect a bone saw that cut off a famous leg, the skeleton of Napoleon's horse, the canons and muskets that caused the carnage and much more!
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Presenter: Mat McLachlan
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Mat McLachlan breaks down the Battle of Montbrehain, the Australian infantry's last action of the First World War.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
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Was Field Marshal Douglas Haig the butcher he is often made out to be? Find out in this revisit of our podcast with Peter Hart!
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Peter Hart
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Were the soldiers of the First World War really lions led by donkeys? Was everyone and no-one responsible for the outbreak of the First World War? Were Colonial troops better than the British? And was Gallipoli a brilliant plan let down by poor execution? Mat is joined by Professor Gary Sheffield to mythbust the First World War!
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We are revisiting some of our most popular episodes as part of the new season of Living History! Today it's our interview with Apollo astronaut Charlie Duke, the tenth man to walk on the moon.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Charlie Duke
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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We are back! Welcome to a new season of Living History. To kick off Season 8, Mat is joined by historian John McManus to discuss the new Tom Hanks/Steven Spielberg production Masters of the Air, currently streaming on Apple TV+. Mat and John discuss the history behind the mini-series, and the immense contribution made to victory in the Second World War by the US Army Air Forces. What was is like to take to the skies in a B-17 over Nazi Germany, what psychological effect did the terror of combat have on the young airmen, and should we feel uncomfortable about the human cost of strategic bombing more than eight decades after the war?
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: John McManus
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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We are revisiting some of our most popular episodes in the lead-up to the new season of Living History! Today it's our interview with Vietnam veteran Dave Sabben, who was a platoon commander during the Battle of Long Tan in 1966, Australia's costliest and most famous battle of the war.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Dave Sabben
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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We are revisiting one of our most popular episodes, a discussion of the Battle of Britain with historian James Holland. This was recorded in the depths of lockdown in 2020 - how far we've come since then!
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: James Holland
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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We're back! In advancer of our new season, we are revisiting some of our favourite episodes from recent years!
This week we are exploring the last days of Ned Kelly before his execution at Old Melbourne Gaol.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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I've just spent the weekend at the We Have Ways Festival, the UK's largest WW2 event! I heard some fascinating discussions from some of the world's leading military historians, and was able to record some interviews with them! My full overview of this brilliant event, and why you should attend next year!
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat is joined by archaeologist Richard Osgood to discuss his latest project, an excavation of the English village where Easy Company, the famous 'Band of Brothers', trained before parachuting into Normandy on D-Day.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Richard Osgood
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Historian Mat McLachlan would love you to join him on his Signature Tour of the battlefields of France and Belgium in 2024. The Signature Tour is the only tour that Mat personally escorts, and it is the most popular tour offered by Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours.
In 2024 the tour will visit all the key Australian battlefields of the Somme, the Ypres Salient and French Flanders. It starts and ends in Paris, and includes upgraded accommodation in the heart of the battlefields, many meals, plus visits to bonus sites not included on other tours.
And the best part is, the tour is also hosted by leading battlefield historian Pete Smith, co-host of the BattleWalks podcast (with Mat McLachlan). That's two leading historians on the same tour!
The tour will book out quickly so, if you would like to join us, please visit https://battlefields.com.au/western-front-signature-tour-with-mat-mclachlan-2024/
The Mat McLachlan Signature Tour is a 9-day tour that departs Paris on September 16, 2024.
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In this special Anzac Day episode, Mat McLachlan speaks to historians Pete Smith and Peter Hart about the landscape of Belgium, France and Gallipoli, and how the secrets of the battlefields are still being revealed more than a century after the guns fell silent. Pete Smith reveals relics he's found on the battlefields of the Western Front, and Peter Hart describes how getting off the beaten track at Gallipoli can be the most rewarding adventure of all.
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Mat is back walking the battlefields of the Ypres Salient! This time it's Polygon Wood, scene of a great Australian victory in September 1917, but also a vitally important site for Canadian, New Zealand and British visitors. Mat is joined by historian Simon Louagie as they explore the former battlefield.
Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Simon Louagie
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/I-wuOIS4thI
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In the second episode of his special series about walking the battlefields of the Ypres Salient, Mat is exploring the cratered landscape of Hill 60 to tell the story of bitter battles, huge mine explosions and desperate fights to the last man.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/h8ExHk9U_b8
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Mat is back walking the battlefields of the Western Front. In this special episode he explores Passchendaele, scene of one of the most horrific battles of the First World War.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/3pwy5tSAtco
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Your chance to walk the battlefields with Pete Smith!
In this special episode, Mat McLachlan and Pete Smith discuss their new tour, Battle Tactics on the Western Front, which walks in the footsteps of the Anzacs on some of the most important battlefields in France and Belgium.
Battle Tactics on the Western Front Tour: Departs Paris on October 11, 2023. Visit www.battlefields.com.au for full details!
Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Pete Smith
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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On the anniversary of Pearl Harbor, Mat is joined by historian and author Richard B. Frank to look at new aspects of the attack that have only recently come to light.
Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4KzL8LwGGuE
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Richard B. Frank
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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It's November, and a time for reflection and remembrance. In this episode, Mat looks at the origins of Remembrance Day, and explores why this special day is still relevant more than a century after it was first commemorated.
Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2DNHXDh6kBI
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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To commemorate the 160th anniversary of the 1862 battles of the American Civil War, Mat speaks to historian Dale Blair about the Battle of Antietam, the deadliest day of the war.
Presenters: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Dale Blair
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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The final episode in our special series live from the battlefields! Mat and Pete are in the Somme, discussing their adventures exploring the 1916 and 1918 battlefields.
Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Pete Smith
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat and Pete are still on the battlefields! Join them live from Ypres as they discuss three busy and rewarding days exploring the Salient!
Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Pete Smith
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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For the first time in three years, Mat McLachlan and Pete Smith are exploring the battlefields of the Western Front! In the first of a special series of episodes, join them as they discuss their day exploring the Somme 1918 battlefields, live from Ypres!
Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Pete Smith
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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In the second special episode about the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Mat shares his thoughts about this moment in history.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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In the first of a special series of episodes commemorating the life of Queen Elizabeth II, Mat revisits an episode from 2019, when he toured Kensington Palace, one of the most iconic royal palaces.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Dr Meredith Crosby
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Does history repeat itself in meaningful ways, or is each problem unique? How can a knowledge of Australian history enhance our understanding of the present and prepare us for the future? Mat speaks to Professor David Lowe about the compelling new book Lessons from History, and to hear how the challenges of the past are shaping our decisions for the future.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: David Lowe
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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It's well-known that Britain tested atomic weapons at Maralinga in South Australian in the 1950s, but history has virtually forgotten that weapons were also tested at the nearby Emu Field. In a shroud of secrecy, experimental and unstable atomic bombs were detonated in the outback, and a terrifying black mist spread across the landscape. Why were the British there, what did they do and what lingering affects did the tests have on the local people? Mat speaks to Associate Professor Elizabeth Tynan to find out. Her new book The Secret of Emu Field is available now!
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Elizabeth Tynan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat is joined by journalist and historian Tom Gilling to discuss the Sandakan Death March, and a controversial witness to Japanese atrocities, Warrant Officer Bill Sticpewich. Sticpewich was one of only six men to survive the Death March and was a key witness in the war crimes trials that brought the Japanese to justice. But was he a war hero or a Japanese collaborator? Tom tells this controversial and fascinating story in his new book, The Witness, which is available now.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Tom Gilling
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat speaks to historian Dr Rachel Franks about 'Nosey Bob' Howard, the terrifying noseless hangman who executed 62 people in 19th-century Sydney.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Dr Rachel Franks
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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In the second special episode to celebrate the launch of Mat McLachlan's new book, The Cowra Breakout, Mat is interviewed by historian Dan Snow from History Hit all about the Breakout, and its significance as the largest prison escape of World War II.
Presenter: Dan Snow
Guest: Mat McLachlan
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A special interview with Mat McLachlan about his new book, The Cowra Breakout. Hosts of Pete & Gary's Military History podcast, Peter Hart and Gary Bain, sat down with Mat to discuss the story of the largest prison escape of the Second World War, which took place in the town of Cowra in 1944.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Guest: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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In July 1962 the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) deployed to Vietnam, the first Australian troops to set foot in South Vietnam during the war. To mark the 60th anniversary of that historic deployment, Mat is joined by veteran and historian Gary McKay MC to discuss the extraordinary accomplishments of 'The Team', which included some of the toughest fighting of the war and the earning of four Victoria Crosses.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Gary McKay MC
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Gary's new book, After the Blood Cools: The Warrior's Dilemma, is now available. Click here to purchase.
Join Gary on a tour to Vietnam in March 2023 and explore Australia's most famous Vietnam battlefields: Gary McKay Vietnam Tour
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To celebrate the release of his new book, Burning Steel: A Tank Regiment at War 1939-1945, Mat is joined by historian Peter Hart to discuss interviewing veterans, the changing nature of military history and the courage of tank crews in the Second World War.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Peter Hart
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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In the second part of our special series about Australians on the Somme, Mat is joined by historian and battlefield guide Jo Hook to discuss the Battle of Pozieres in July and August 1916. In six weeks of brutal fighting, Australia lost 23,000 men, making this the most costly battle in Australian military history.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Jo Hook
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat is joined by historian Jo Hook to discuss the Battle of Fromelles in July 1916, Australia's darkest day on the battlefield. In 20 hours of fighting, 5533 men were killed, wounded or captured, and the echoes of this disastrous attack are still being felt today.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Jo Hook
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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To celebrate the release of the final movie in the Jurassic Park franchise, Mat is joined by palaeontologist Dave Hone to discuss the real science behind dinosaur hunting.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Dr David Hone
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat speaks to Shane Casey, a curator at the Australian War Memorial, about how we can interpret the Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney Harbour via the relics that remain.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Shane Casey
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat is joined by Australian War Memorial historian Dr Lachlan Grant to discuss the vital, yet often overlooked, role played by Australian airmen during the Normandy Campaign.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan
Guest: Dr Lachlan Grant
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Living History is back! In this first episode to kick off Season 6, Mat is joined by former US Navy fighter pilot and Top Gun instructor Vince "Jell-O" Aiello to discuss the new Top Gun: Maverick movie.
***SPOILER ALERT***: We discuss the plot in detail, so please watch the movie before listening to the podcast!
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We are pleased to announce the launch of Gary McKay's new book, After the Blood Cools: The Warrior's Dilemma. This gripping account tells the story of Gary's service in Vietnam, his wounding in the last major battle of the war, his return to Australia and the difficult journey back to his old life. Join Mat for a special interview with Gary about the book.
To order your copy, visit https://livinghistorytv.com/book/after-the-blood-cools-the-warriors-dilemma-by-gary-mckay-mc/
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Mat McLachlan previews our full range of battlefield tours for 2022. Walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs in Gallipoli, France, Vietnam, Thailand, Kokoda and many more!
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A special update from Mat about exciting developments in the world of Living History.
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Mat is joined by historian Pete Smith to discuss the world of collecting militaria. What is it, why do we do it, and how can you do it too?
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Pete Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat speaks to Dr Lachlan Grant from the Australian War Memorial about the vital role played by Australian airmen who served in Bomber Command in the Second World War.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Dr Lachlan Grant Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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A special bonus episode of our new podcast series, BattleWalks, which explores the great battlefields of Europe. This episode features the Sunken Road sector of the Somme battlefield.
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Mat reviews the classic Australian film 'Gallipoli', starring Mel Gibson and directed by Peter Weir. How does it rate for both entertainment value and historical accuracy, and has it stood the test of time?
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat speaks to author Kathy Mexted about her new book, Australian Women Pilots, and the incredible tales of daring and adventure that define Australia's female aviators.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Kathy Mexted Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat visits the Australian National Library to examine the maps of Charles Kingsford-Smith, that tell the story of his epic first flight across the Pacific in 1928.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Martin Woods Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Our new podcast series, Battle Walks, which takes you across the great battlefields of Europe, is launching on November 4! In this episode, Mat speaks to co-host Peter Smith about exploring military history by walking the ground. Subscribe to Battle Walks on your favourite podcast app.
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Mat travels to the UK National Archives to examine the original document signed by Guy Fawkes confessing his role in the attempt to blow up Parliament in 1605. The date of the 'Gunpowder Plot', November 5, is still celebrated in Britain as Guy Fawkes Night.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat speaks to historian Dr Aaron Pegram about the fascinating items relating to the Red Baron featured in the collection of the Australian War Memorial.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Dr Aaron Pegram Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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In the 1830s British woman Dorothy English Paty moved to Newcastle, NSW, with her husband and young family. There she began painting watercolours of the strange and intriguing native plants and flowers she encountered. Today her watercolours are part of the collection of the Australian National Library, and they tell more than just a story of botany and art. They tell the story of an extraordinary pioneering woman, and her life, love and grief in her new home.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Nat Williams Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat speaks to historian Alexandra Churchill about the Great War Group, her new online community that aims to give new perspectives on the First World War.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Alexandra Churchill Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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This week marks the 49th anniversary of the Battle of Nui Le, Australia's last major battle of the Vietnam War. To commemorate the anniversary, here is a special replay of the interview Mat conducted with veteran Gary McKay, who was a platoon commander in 4RAR in Vietnam. Gary was badly wounded during the battle, and was awarded the Military Cross for his leadership and courage.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Gary McKay MC Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat speaks to author and historian Richard van Emden about the 270 Great War veterans he interviewed in the 1980s and 1990s, and how their words and photographs have influenced his understanding of the First World War.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Richard van Emden Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat speaks to battlefield historian John Anderson about British soldiers trapped behind German lines in the First World War, who were sheltered at great risk by French and Belgian families.
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Mat visits the State Library of NSW to examine an extraordinary collection of century-old photographs, which tells the story of one of Sydney's earliest and most significant burial grounds.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Elise Edmonds Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat speaks to historian and battlefield tour guide Jo Hook about the Battle of Mont St Quentin, claimed to be one of the 'finest Australian feats' of the First World War.
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In the latest in our series of walks across the battlefields of the First World War, Mat takes us to Passchendaele, scene of one of the most horrific battles of the war.
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This week Ordinary Seaman Teddy Sheean was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross for an act of valour that occurred in 1942. In this episode, Mat speaks to historian David Howell about this unique decision, and the actions that led to Teddy losing his life, but winning our greatest gallantry award.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: David Howell Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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On the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Mat speaks to historian Richard B. Frank about new evidence that exposes just why America dropped the bombs.
Were the Japanese ready to surrender before the bombings? How was the Soviet Union involved in ending the war? What role did code-breaking play in revealing Japan's final plans?
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Mat speaks to music producer and former Capital Records CEO Andrew Slater about his new documentary, 'Echo in the Canyon', which tells the story of the music scene in Los Angeles' Laurel Canyon in the mid-1960s. The music of the Byrds, the Beach Boys, the Mamas and the Papas, Buffalo Springfield and more is brought to life through interviews with original bandmembers and new musical interpretations of some of the biggest songs of the 60s.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Andrew Slater Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat is joined by WW2 historian James Holland to discuss 'Greyhound', the new Tom Hanks movie that tells the story of an American destroyer doing battle with U-Boats in the mid-Atlantic in 1942.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: James Holland Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Battlefield historian Peter Smith joins Mat to discuss the Battle of Fromelles, the most costly 24 hours in Australian military history. On this terrible day, 5533 Australians were killed, wounded or captured.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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In this special episode, Mat is interviewed by Adam Blum about the Battle of Pozieres, which was fought as part of the Somme campaign in July and August 1916. In six weeks of brutal fighting, more than 23,000 Australians were killed or wounded, making it the most costly battle in Australian history.
Presenter: Adam Blum Guest: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat speaks to historian Michael Tyquin about the role of animals on the battlefields of the First World War, and the bonds they formed with their human comrades.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Michael Tyquin Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Join Mat on a walking tour around the Belgian town of Ypres, which was the scene of five huge battles during the First World War, and today is a living monument to the men who fought and died in its fields.
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In this special podcast episode, Mat McLachlan, Peter Hart and Gary Bain announce the launch of Peter's new book, The Gallipoli Evacuation, available now to order on www.LivingHistoryTV.com!
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Mat speaks to Dr Rhys Crawley from the Australian War Memorial, who is the Official Historian of Australia's involvement in the Afghanistan War. Rhys breaks down the stages of Australia's involvement, discusses his difficult job writing the Official History, and explores the effect the war has had on its more than 35,000 Australian veterans.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Dr Rhys Crawley Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat speaks to military historian Dan Hill about the Battle of Isandlwana in 1879, when British troops were massacred by a superior Zulu force, one of the most bloody defeats ever experienced by the British Army.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Dan Hill Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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In the second of our special D-Day episodes, Mat speaks to Dr Lachlan Grant from the Australian War Memorial about the vital, yet often overlooked, contribution of Australian forces to the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Dr Lachlan Grant Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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This week marks the anniversary of the D-Day landings in 1944, and to commemorate it we are speaking to military historian Paul Reed about the British contribution on D-Day. The British and Commonwealth role on this most famous day is often overlooked in favour of the American sacrifice at Omaha and Utah Beaches. But in reality the British played a vital role in the landings, bringing in hundreds of thousands of troops on Sword, Juno and Gold Beaches, and facing the brunt of German counter-attacks.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Paul Reed Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat speaks to historian Andy Robertshaw about medical treatment in the First World War. What care would a soldier receive on the battlefield, how was he evacuated and could he expect to survive?
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Our new podcast series, Treasures from the Vault, is launching this week! Join me as I go behind the scenes at the world's great museums, libraries and archives to explore the items that helped shape history!
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Eighty years after the RAF did battle with the Luftwaffe in the skies over south-east England, Mat speaks to WW2 historian James Holland about the reality and legacy of the Battle of Britain.
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In this special joint podcast, Mat McLachlan speaks to Peter Hart about his new book, The Gallipoli Evacuation. Look out for the book in early-September, and pre-order it on LivingHistoryTV.com from June to receive a very special bonus from Peter Hart!
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Mat is joined by Vietnam veteran Gary McKay, who was awarded the Military Cross and severely wounded in combat in 1971, to discuss the ways veterans put their lives back together after the war, and the significance of returning to the former battlefields of Vietnam.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Lt-Col (ret) Gary McKay, MC Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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A special message from Mat McLachlan about the lockdown and upcoming projects at Living History.
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This week marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day, the end of the Second World War in Europe. Mat speaks to Professor Gary Sheffield about the battles that defined the last year of the war, and led the Allies to victory.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Professor Gary Sheffield Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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In our second special Anzac Day episode, Mat guides you on a virtual walking tour around some of the key Australian sites at Gallipoli.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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In his new video series, 'Letters from Lockdown', Mat brings you interviews with interesting people dealing with isolation at home. Episode 1 features historian Peter Hart.
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Join Mat McLachlan, Peter Hart and Gary Bain for a special Anzac Day episode. Two podcasts come together - Living History and Peter Hart's Military History - to explore why Gallipoli means so much to Australia and NZ, why it means significantly less to Britain and France, and what the future of remembrance holds for the ill-fated campaign.
Presenters: Mat McLachlan, Peter Hart and Gary Bain Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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With Anzac Day commemorations cancelled all over the world, what will be taking place in France to remember the Anzacs this year? Mat is joined by Dana Levy from Northern France Tourism to discuss the significance of Anzac Day to the people of France, and what they are doing to make sure the Anzacs are not forgotten.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Dana Levy Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat speaks with Dr Karl James from the Australian War Memorial about the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Slater's Knoll, a key action in the Bougainville Campaign of 1944/45.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Dr Karl James Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat speaks to historian Peter Hart about the Great Storm that struck the Gallipoli peninsula in November 1915. In a matter of days trenches flooded, the landscape was blanketed in snow and ice, and hundreds of men died of exposure. Read more about the storm and the entire Gallipoli Evacuation in Peter Hart's new book, being published by Living History in August 2020.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Peter Hart Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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As we commemorate the 103rd anniversary of the Withdrawal to the Hindenburg Line, Mat looks back on last year's '1917', a movie that brings to life this dramatic chapter of First World War history.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat speaks with Professor Joan Beaumont from the Australian National University about Australia in the years after the First World War. What was life like for returned soldiers, how did the Great Depression impact the lives of ordinary people, and did we create a 'Land Fit for Heroes' as we promised the soldiers we would?
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Professor Joan Beaumont Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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Mat travels to the Australian War Memorial in Canberra to speak with historians Dr Karl James, Dr Aaron Pegram and Dr Roger Lee about the future of remembrance in Australia.
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guests: Karl James, Aaron Pegram, Roger Lee Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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This month marks the 75th anniversary of the Sandakan Death Marches, the brutal forced marching of Australian POWs by the Japanese in Borneo, which resulted in the deaths of more than 2400 prisoners.
In this confronting episode, historian Lynette Silver reveals the true story of the death marches, the horror of the ordeal for the Australian prisoners, and the legacy they have left us. (Please note that this episode may be distressing for some listeners.)
Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Lynette Silver Producer: Jess Stebnicki Editor: Landon Grace
For more information about Lynette's work, visit https://lynettesilver.com/
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This month marks the centenary of the formation of the Nazi Party. In this episode Mat is joined by historian Dr Marco Durante to discuss the origins and legacies of this infamous regime.
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Mat travels to Darwin for the anniversary of the 1942 bombing raid that destroyed the town and brought the Second World War to Australia. In this episode he speaks with Norm Cramp from the Darwin Military Museum about the legacy of that devastating attack.
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Brad Manera, Director of the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park, Sydney, joins Mat to discuss the first victory of the Royal Australian Navy, when HMAS Sydney sunk the German raider SMS Emden in 1914. A damaged gun, recovered from the wreck of the Emden, stands in the park as a monument to the battle, and forms a tangible link to this fascinating chapter of history.
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Mat is joined by full-time battlefield guide Jo Hook to discuss her rewarding career spent in the footsteps of the soldiers of WW1 and WW2.
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Mat visits the National Film and Sound Archive to see the restored version of 'The Sentimental Bloke', one of the earliest Australian silent films, more than a century after its first release.
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Mat is joined by leading UK historian Dan Snow to discuss the importance of history in an ever-changing world, and the new ways history is being studied, explored and presented.
Learn more about Dan's history work and subscribe to his digital history channel at www.historyhit.com
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In July 2019 we recorded one of our most popular podcasts of the year, an interview with Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke, the 10th man to walk on the moon. Please enjoy this revisit of that very special interview.
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The format is reversed in this special episode of the podcast, as new podcaster Adam Blum interviews Mat McLachlan about the meaning and legacy of Anzac.
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Join Mat as he explores Bletchley Park and learns how the Enigma machine was cracked in WW2.
Watch the documentary here: https://youtu.be/JDlda6K_XmI
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Mat speaks to Dr Roger Lee from the Australian War Memorial about the origins and legacy of the Christmas Truce, one of the most enduring chapters of the First World War.
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Mat joins Dr Karl James, Head of Military History at the Australian War Memorial, for a guided tour of the 1941 gallery. Karl gives his unique perspective on key items in the museum's collection, and the picture they paint of fighting in North Africa in 1941.
Highlights include an artwork depicting the capture of Bardia, an improvised anti-aircraft battery on a truck, a dramatic diorama of the Siege of Tobruk, the only item recovered from the lost HMAS Sydney, General Montgomery's distinctive slouch hat, and the first Victoria Cross awarded to an Australian in WW2.
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Prisoners of war are most commonly associated with the Second World War, but thousands of men were also captured during the First World War, and their stories have rarely been told.
Join Mat as he speaks to Dr Aaron Pegram about his new book, 'Surviving the Great War', and the unique experiences of First World War POWs, before, during and after the conflict.
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In this bonus episode of Living History, Mat speaks to Adam Holloway about his book, 'Duty Nobly Done', and how the story of the Australian Imperial Force is told via 11 men from the same family who all served in the Great War.
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Mat speaks to Professor Frank Bongiorno from the Australian National University in Canberra about the Eureka Stockade, the 1854 armed rebellion on the Victorian goldfields that led to sweeping democratic changes in the young Australian colonies.
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Join Mat in an exclusive tour of Kensington Palace, walking in the footsteps of the young Queen Victoria, who was born and raised in the Palace.
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To celebrate the start of cricket season, Mat takes a behind-the-scenes tour of Lord's, the world's most famous cricket ground, and examines artefacts that tell the story of cricket throughout the centuries.
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On the 139th anniversary of Ned Kelly's death, Mat visits Old Melbourne Gaol to learn about the final day's of Ned's life, his death and his legacy.
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Mat speaks to Dr Michael Molkentin about his new book, 'Anzac & Aviator', which tells the incredible story of Ross Smith, a WWI fighter ace who flew the first air journey from England to Australia in 1919.
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Mat speaks to Dan Carlin from the Hardcore History podcast about lessons from history, and his new book The End is Always Near.
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Mat spends an enjoyable afternoon with 'mudlarker' Lara Maiklem on the bank of the River Thames, as they hunt for historic artefacts revealed by the daily tides.
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Mat speaks to Dr Bob Ballard, the man who discovered the wreck of the Titanic, about his recent search for the wreckage of Amelia Earhart's aircraft in the Pacific.
'Expedition Amelia' premieres on Tuesday, Oct 22 on National Geographic.
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Historian Peter Hart from the Imperial War Museum joins Mat to discuss the reputation of Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, Commander in Chief of the British Army during the First World War. Was he a butcher who squandered the life of his men, or was he a skillful commander who oversaw a great victory?
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Mat goes behind the scenes at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, and speaks with Director General, Victoria Wallace about the important work to honour the 1.7 million men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars.
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Mat visits the Australian War Memorial and is joined by historians Dr Karl James, Dr Lachlan Grant and Dr Kerrie Neal to answer your questions!
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Mat is in London and catches up with Channel 9's European Correspondent Amelia Adams about reporting on important moments in history as they unfold.
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To celebrate football grand final week, join Mat as he explores the Melbourne Cricket Ground, discovering the history and legacy of one of the world's great sporting venues.
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Join Mat as he is granted exclusive access to the Australian War Memorial's large items storage area. In this behind-the-scenes tour, Mat examines unique artefacts that tell the story of Australia's military history from WWI to Afghanistan, including captured artillery guns, a German V2 rocket, a Japanese suicide boat, the world's first anti-air missile and much more.
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A bonus episode of the podcast, exploring Mat's recent visits to Bletchley Park, the RAF Museum and Paris.
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Mat speaks with Professor Peter Dean from the University of Western Australia about the significance of the Pacific War, 75 years after it was fought.
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In the first of a series of special episodes from the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Mat speaks to Dr Brendan Nelson, who has been Director of the Memorial for the past seven years. Topics include the importance of remembrance, Dr Nelson's visits to the Menin Gate in Ypres, the evolving role of the AWM and the controversial expansion plans for the museum.
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Mat speaks to former Australian cricket captain Greg Chappell about his illustrious career, and the history and significance of one of sport's great rivalries, the Ashes.
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Mat joins Dr Karl James, Head of Military History at the Australian War Memorial, to discuss the Battle of Milne Bay, one of Australia's most important actions of the Pacific War.
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Mat speaks with archaeologist Dr Matthew Kelly about the Nauru Missing 5 - five incredible Australians who, between 1940 and 1943 at the outbreak of the Pacific War, elected to stay on the island of Nauru to protect the Indigenous population and uphold law and order despite the threat of invasion by Japanese forces. These men gave their lives, their bodies never found: Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Royden Chalmers, Mr William Henry Doyle, Mr Frederick Francis Harmer, Dr Bernard Haselden Quin, and Mr Wilfred Shugg.
They were recently honoured in the 2019 Governor General Bravery Awards, and a team is working to locate them, and undertake an archaeological dig to repatriate them.
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Mat speaks with Afghanistan veteran, Matthew Botcher and Sean Mulqueen from 42for42 about the importance of remembering Australia's fallen in Afghanistan - the longest war Australia has been involved in, extending over 10 years, with Operation Slipper running from 2001 to 2014. More than 26,000 Australian soldiers served in Afghanistan, with 41 of these soldiers killed in action. Others lost their lives in training before shipping out, and through taking their own lives on return home. 42for42, a not-for-profit, is undertaking the incredible task to build a Memorial Garden for Afghanistan adjacent Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. You can help the fundraising effort by buying a raffle ticket, participating in or sponsoring a team in the 42 hour walk around Suncorp stadium, or making a tax-deductible donation, learn more here: https://www.42for42.org.au/donationall/donations
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Mat interviews Brad Manera, Senior Historian at the Anzac Memorial, about the Australian Light Horse - the 1st Light Horse Regiment was raised in Sydney, August 1914.
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Mat speaks to Olympic historian David Wallechinsky about the history of the ancient and modern Olympic Games, as we count down to Tokyo 2020.
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In this special Vietnam Veteran's Day episode, Mat speaks to Dave Sabben, commander of 12 Platoon during 1966's iconic Battle of Long Tan.
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Historian Dr Keiko Tamura from the Australian National University joins Mat to discuss her work studying the relationship between Japan and Australia during WW2, and the motivations that led Japan to war.
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Join Mat as he participates in the 75th anniversary of the Cowra Breakout, the largest prison breakout in modern history.
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Mat interviews veteran TV journalist Ray Martin about his work reporting on the key moments in history over his 50-year-career. Mat and Ray will be escorting a tour to the Western Front in June 2020 - learn how you can join them at www.battlefields.com.au
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Join Mat as he explores rare manuscripts and historic objects in the collection of the State Library of NSW, escorted by curator Maggie Patton. Highlights include Shakespeare's First Folio, Captain Cook's personal bible, a 1788 map of Sydney Cove, a heartbreaking dedication to a lost WWI soldier and Australia's first newspaper.
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In the final episode of our special series commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing, Mat speaks to Stephen Slater about his work on the new Apollo 11 film, which uses never-before-seen high quality footage and thousands of hours of sound archive to tell the story of Apollo 11 from the perspective of the people who made it happen.
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In this extraordinary interview, Mat speaks to Apollo astronaut Charlie Duke, the 10th man to walk on the moon and one of only four moonwalkers still alive. Charlie discusses his role in the entire Apollo program, including as the voice of mission control during Apollo 11, his vital role in the rescue of Apollo 13, and his journey to the moon on Apollo 16.
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Mat speaks to John Sarkissian, a scientist at the CSIRO Radio Telescope at Parkes (the famous 'Dish') about Australia's crucial role in the space race, and its most famous broadcast - the live footage of man landing on the moon.
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Renowned Four Corners journalist Chris Masters is joining our WW2 Cruise as Master of Ceremonies for the onboard conference. In this special podcast, he speaks to Mat about the upcoming voyage.
The 11-day cruise departs Brisbane in August 2020 and visits key Australian battlefields including Milne Bay and Port Moresby. It also features a special onboard conference about WW2 hosted by some of Australia's best historians. For more information, visit www.battlefields.com.au
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In this first of a series of special episodes commemorating the 50th anniversary of man landing on the moon, Mat speaks with NASA historian Brian Odom about the Apollo space program, its achievements and failures and its lasting legacy.
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Mat discusses the Treaty of Versailles, which ended the First World War one hundred years ago this week. This vitally important document changed the course of world history, and had important implications for Australia's place in the world.
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Mat speaks to Vietnam veteran Gary McKay about our upcoming WW2 cruise and Gary's contribution to the onboard conference - the evolution of jungle warfare.
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Mat sits down with Lambis Englezos, the Melbourne schoolteacher who discovered a mass grave containing 250 Australian soldiers killed at Fromelles in July 1916. In this emotional interview, Lambis discusses the process of discovering the mass grave, the obstacles that needed to be overcome and the fulfillment of a decade-long dream when the bodies were identified and reinterred.
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