G'day and welcome to the third season of True Blue History. Thanks to all those who have supported the podcast, and a special welcome to new listeners. What a line-up of great guests and topics we have for you this year, On today's podcast, we'll be joining my good mate, Battlefield tour guide, Pete Smith, on a walk around the iconic Belgian town of Ypres. Known as 'Wipers' to the Allied soldiers, the town and surrounding countryside were the scene of some of the most fierce and tragic events on the Western Front during the Great War.

Presenter: Adam Blum Guest: Pete Smith Editor: Kyle Watkins Academic Adviser: Margaret Strike Investigative Consultant: Adam Holloway