BattleWalks

By Living History

Historians Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith explore the great battlefields of Europe, from ancient times to the Second World War. Join them as they bring the history of the battlefields to life, through ... more

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How many episodes does BattleWalks have?

The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.

BattleWalks episodes:

April 08, 2022 BattleWalk 43: Bazentin
Pete takes a stroll around the village of Bazentin in the Somme, telling the story of Lt Errol France who died here in 1916.

Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith
Producer: Jess Stebnicki

Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks

Support the show with a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/battlewalks

Follow us on Twitter @BattleWalks and Facebook @Battle.Walks

For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV

BattleWalks is a Living History production.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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40min
March 31, 2022 BattleWalk 42: Messines Village
Mat and Pete explore Messines village, scene of heroic fighting in the Ypres Salient in June 1917.

Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith
Producer: Jess Stebnicki

Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks

Support the show with a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/battlewalks

Follow us on Twitter @BattleWalks and Facebook @Battle.Walks

For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV

BattleWalks is a Living History production.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1h 15min
January 19, 2022 BattleWalk 41: German Spring Offensive - Manchester Hill
Welcome to a brand new season of BattleWalks!

Mat and Pete tell the story of a heroic last stand during the German Spring Offensive of March 1918 at Manchester Hill.

Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith
Producer: Jess Stebnicki

Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks

Support the show with a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/battlewalks

Follow us on Twitter @BattleWalks and Facebook @Battle.Walks

For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV

BattleWalks is a Living History production.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1h 24min
December 09, 2021 SPECIAL: The Cowra Breakout with Adam Blum
In this special episode, Mat is interviewed by historian Adam Blum about his upcoming book, The Cowra Breakout, which tells the story of the escape from a POW camp of more than 1000 Japanese prisoners in 1944.

Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith
Producer: Jess Stebnicki

Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks

Support the show with a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/battlewalks

Follow us on Twitter @BattleWalks and Facebook @Battle.Walks

For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV

BattleWalks is a Living History production.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1h 40min
December 01, 2021 SPECIAL: Trench Food in WWI
In this special episode, Mat and Pete explore the often-overlooked problems of feeding the troops during the First World War. What did they eat, how did they get it and was it any good?

Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith
Producer: Jess Stebnicki

Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks

Support the show with a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/battlewalks

Follow us on Twitter @BattleWalks and Facebook @Battle.Walks

For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV

BattleWalks is a Living History production.

Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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35min
November 19, 2021 SPECIAL: Machine Guns in WWI
In the special episode, Mat and Pete explore the use of machine guns in the First World War.

Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith
Producer: Jess Stebnicki

Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks

Support the show with a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/battlewalks

Follow us on Twitter @BattleWalks and Facebook @Battle.Walks

For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV

BattleWalks is a Living History production.

Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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38min
November 10, 2021 BattleWalk 40: The New Zealanders at Flers
Pete is out and about on the battlefields, walking the ground captured by New Zealand troops during the battle of the Somme in 1916.

Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith
Producer: Jess Stebnicki

Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks

Support the show with a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/battlewalks

Follow us on Twitter @BattleWalks and Facebook @Battle.Walks

For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV

BattleWalks is a Living History production.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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35min
November 03, 2021 Battlewalk 39: Broodseinde Ridge
Mat and Pete walk one of their favourite battlefields in the Ypres Salient, Broodseinde Ridge, scene of a huge and bloody battle in October 1917.

Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith
Producer: Jess Stebnicki

Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks

Support the show with a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/battlewalks

Follow us on Twitter @BattleWalks and Facebook @Battle.Walks

For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV

BattleWalks is a Living History production.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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46min
October 27, 2021 BattleWalk38: Frankfort Trench, 1916
Pete takes us on a stroll across the battlefields of 1916 and explores Frankfort Trench, the scene of a costly British attack in the closing days of the Battle of the Somme.

Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki

Don't forget to subscribe, and visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com for more great history content!

BattleWalks is a Living History production.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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27min
October 26, 2021 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Battlefield Tours are Back!!
Join Mat McLachlan as he unveils our full range of tours for 2022!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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7min

FAQs about BattleWalks:

How many episodes does BattleWalks have?

The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.

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