Stay ConnectedThe Great War Podcast provides a mostly chronological overview of the origins, battles and consequences of the First World War. It will cover the years between 1890 up to the 1920s.
This podcast is an independent production. All episodes are researched, written and produced by Daniel Clark. Any errors are my fault alone. All discrepancies will be addressed.
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The battle of Jutland begins on the afternoon of May 31st, 1916.
Reinhardt Scheer assumes command of the German battlefleet, and the war in the North Sea kicks into high gear.
Conrad sees red, and attempts to eliminate the Italians with a single
blow. At Verdun, the French discover retaking Fort Douaumont will
require a bit more planning.
Battered and bloodied, Austria-Hungary limps its way into 1916.
Desperate to capture the Meuse Heights, the German 5th Army extends operations onto the west bank of the Meuse. When things falter, both armies commit more men to "the Mincer".
The battle at Verdun began on February 21st, 1916. Nothing would ever be the same.
Falkenhayn begins laying the ground work for the coming battle at Verdun.
As 1916 beckons, both the Allies and Central Powers realize they're in for another bloody year.
In this episode we discuss the sinking of the Cunard liner Lusitania and what it meant for the first unrestricted U-boat campaign.
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