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?

Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Richard B. Frank Producer: Jess Stebnicki

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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.

Presenter: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki

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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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