History Of The Great War

This episode functions as a kind of podcast update, where I talk about the last year of episodes and the next year of episodes. There is no actual history discussed in this episode, so feel free to skip it if meta-info about the podcast isn't for you. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HistoryoftheGreatWarDiscord link where you can some talk to me and other listeners: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaTLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our first episode about how the Middle East was handled at the Conference we need to talk about what mandates are and how they were applied all over the world. The most important Arab representative to the conference, Feisal Hussein, would not receive the welcome that he hoped.  Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaTSupport the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes.For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwarSources:A Shattered Peace: Versailles 1919 and the Price we Pay Today by David A. AndelmanAnglo-French Negotiations over the Boundaries of Palestine, 1919-1920 by John J. McTague Jr.The Boundaries of Israel-Palestine Past, Present, and Future: A Critical Geographical View by Gideon BigerBritain and Airpower at Versailles, 1919-1920 by Peter V. JamesThe British Military Administration in Palestine 1917-1920

Both Japan and China would send representatives to the Paris Peace Conference. Their situations coming into the conference could not have been more different, but they both left disappointed. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaTSupport the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes.For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwarSources:A Shattered Peace: Versailles 1919 and the Price we Pay Today by David A. AndelmanAnglo-French Negotiations over the Boundaries of Palestine, 1919-1920 by John J. McTague Jr.The Boundaries of Israel-Palestine Past, Present, and Future: A Critical Geographical View by Gideon BigerBritain and Airpower at Versailles, 1919-1920 by Peter V. JamesThe British Military Administration in Palestine 1917-1920 by John J. McTague Jr.Broken Promises of the Mandate: A Study of the Palestine Mandate Society

One of the major topics for discussion at the Paris Peace Conference was the League of Nations. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaTSupport the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes.For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwarSources:A Shattered Peace: Versailles 1919 and the Price we Pay Today by David A. AndelmanAnglo-French Negotiations over the Boundaries of Palestine, 1919-1920 by John J. McTague Jr.The Boundaries of Israel-Palestine Past, Present, and Future: A Critical Geographical View by Gideon BigerBritain and Airpower at Versailles, 1919-1920 by Peter V. JamesThe British Military Administration in Palestine 1917-1920 by John J. McTague Jr.Broken Promises of the Mandate: A Study of the Palestine Mandate Society and its Impact on the Proliferation of Zionism within Palestine and Great Britain by Brendon L.

The British would play a big role in the negotiations at Versailles, and they would be led by Lloyd George who would be one of the four individuals on the Supreme Council, which would make most of the larger decisions at the Conference. Another of those individuals was President Wilson, and he brought with him the concept of self-determination. This concept would drive many discussions, cause many argues, and create many problems.  Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaTSupport the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes.For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwarSources:A Shattered Peace: Versailles 1919 and the Price we Pay Today by David A. AndelmanAnglo-French Negotiations over the Boundaries of Palestine, 1919-1920 by John J. McTague Jr.The Boundaries of Israel-Palestine Past, Present, and Future: A Critical G

After the fighting had stopped, it was time to decide what the peace would look like. For this task representatives from all over the world gathered in Paris in early 1919. They all brought their own beliefs, hopes, and hatreds and in Paris they would hash out what would be known as the Treaty of Versailles. It would remake the map of Europe, create the modern map of the Middle East, and cause a whole host of problems for future generations to solve.  Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes.For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwarSources:A Shattered Peace: Versailles 1919 and the Price we Pay Today by David A. AndelmanAnglo-French Negotiations over the Boundaries of Palestine, 1919-1920 by John J. McTague Jr.The Boundaries of Israel-Palestine Past, Present, and

It is once again time to dig into the question pile to talk about a variety of topics. Land of Desire: A French History Podcast http://www.thelandofdesire.com/  Reduce by Half Podcast I guested on about food during the war: https://www.lakegenevacountrymeats.com/blog/reduce-by-half/reduce-by-half-episode-37-wesley-livesay-food-in-the-great-war-pt-1Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes.For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwarLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This 2017 Patreon episode covers Spain, a country that technically stayed out of the war, but which still felt its effects. This is the second of two Patreon Preview episodes before the lengthy series of Paris Peace Conference episodes begins in late November. Reduce by Half Podcast I guested on about food during the war: https://www.lakegenevacountrymeats.com/blog/reduce-by-half/reduce-by-half-episode-37-wesley-livesay-food-in-the-great-war-pt-1Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes.For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwarLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This 2017 Patreon episode take a look at a near constant fact of life on the Western Front, Trench Raids. This is the first of two Patreon Preview episodes before the lengthy series of Paris Peace Conference episodes begins in late November. Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes.For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwarLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The last few months of 1918 saw an influenza pandemic that circled the globe. Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes.For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwarSources:The Great Influenza: The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History by John M. BarryThe Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919 by Paul KupperbergThe Spanish Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919 Edited by Howard Phillips and David KillingrayLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1918, as war raged in Europe a new, more deadly foe joined the battle. Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes.For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwarSources:The Great Influenza: The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History by John M. BarryThe Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919 by Paul KupperbergThe Spanish Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919 Edited by Howard Phillips and David KillingrayLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 After the signing of the armistice the German Army and Navy had to come to terms with what came next. Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes.For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwarA World Undone by G.J. MeyerRing of Steel by Alexander WatsonThe First World War by John KeeganDone My Bit: British Soldiers, the 1918 Armistice, and Understanding the First World War by Alexander NordlundWith Our Backs to the Wall: Victory and Defeat in 1918 by David StevensonCastles of Steel by Robert MassieA World Remade by G.J. MeyerEleventh Month, Eleventh Day, Eleventh Hour: Armistice Day, 1918 World War I and Its Violent Climax by Joseph E. PersicoHundred Days: The Campaign that Ended World War 1 by Nick LloydLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 11th. The End. Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes.For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwarA World Undone by G.J. MeyerRing of Steel by Alexander WatsonThe First World War by John KeeganDone My Bit: British Soldiers, the 1918 Armistice, and Understanding the First World War by Alexander NordlundWith Our Backs to the Wall: Victory and Defeat in 1918 by David StevensonCastles of Steel by Robert MassieA World Remade by G.J. MeyerEleventh Month, Eleventh Day, Eleventh Hour: Armistice Day, 1918 World War I and Its Violent Climax by Joseph E. PersicoHundred Days: The Campaign that Ended World War 1 by Nick LloydLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why did the leaders of Germany and Austria-Hungary need an armistice? What did they try to do to keep their countries together?Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes.For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwarA World Undone by G.J. MeyerRing of Steel by Alexander WatsonThe First World War by John KeeganDone My Bit: British Soldiers, the 1918 Armistice, and Understanding the First World War by Alexander NordlundWith Our Backs to the Wall: Victory and Defeat in 1918 by David StevensonCastles of Steel by Robert MassieA World Remade by G.J. MeyerEleventh Month, Eleventh Day, Eleventh Hour: Armistice Day, 1918 World War I and Its Violent Climax by Joseph E. PersicoHundred Days: The Campaign that Ended World War 1 by Nick LloydLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Germans reeling from repeated Allied offensives, the German army and society begins to fall apart. Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes.For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwarRing of Steel by Alexander WatsonOver There: The United States in the Great War, 1917-1918 by Byron FarwellTanks in the Hundred Days 1918 - A Diminishing Resource by Roger BlaberThe Day We Won the War: Turning Point at Amiens 8th August 1918 by Charles MessengerForty-Seven Days: How Pershing's Warriors Came of Age to Defeat the German Army in World War I by Mitchell YockelsonThe Real Controller of the Battle: The Importance of Studying Tactical Battalion Command -- A Case Study by William WestermanWith Our Backs to the Wall: Victory and Defeat in 1918 by David StevensonA World Remade by G.J. MeyerTo Conquer Hell: The Meuse-Argonne, 1918 The Epic Battle That Ended the First World War by Edward G. LengelA World Undone

In October 1918 the Allies would attack along the entire front, pushing the Germans to the brink.Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes.For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwarRing of Steel by Alexander WatsonOver There: The United States in the Great War, 1917-1918 by Byron FarwellTanks in the Hundred Days 1918 - A Diminishing Resource by Roger BlaberThe Day We Won the War: Turning Point at Amiens 8th August 1918 by Charles MessengerForty-Seven Days: How Pershing's Warriors Came of Age to Defeat the German Army in World War I by Mitchell YockelsonThe Real Controller of the Battle: The Importance of Studying Tactical Battalion Command -- A Case Study by William WestermanWith Our Backs to the Wall: Victory and Defeat in 1918 by David StevensonA World Remade by G.J. MeyerTo Conquer Hell: The Meuse-Argonne, 1918 The Epic Battle That Ended the First World War by Edward G. LengelA World Undone by G.J. Me

After a disastrous start in late September there was only one possible course of action for the Americans at the Meuse-Argonne. Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes.For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwarRing of Steel by Alexander WatsonOver There: The United States in the Great War, 1917-1918 by Byron FarwellTanks in the Hundred Days 1918 - A Diminishing Resource by Roger BlaberThe Day We Won the War: Turning Point at Amiens 8th August 1918 by Charles MessengerForty-Seven Days: How Pershing's Warriors Came of Age to Defeat the German Army in World War I by Mitchell YockelsonThe Real Controller of the Battle: The Importance of Studying Tactical Battalion Command -- A Case Study by William WestermanWith Our Backs to the Wall: Victory and Defeat in 1918 by David StevensonA World Remade by G.J. MeyerTo Conquer Hell: The Meuse-Argonne, 1918 The Epic Battle That Ended the First World War by Edward G.

Amidst our very large story, we zoom in to talk about the events of a single battalion that ends up getting lost. Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes.For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwarRing of Steel by Alexander WatsonOver There: The United States in the Great War, 1917-1918 by Byron FarwellTanks in the Hundred Days 1918 - A Diminishing Resource by Roger BlaberThe Day We Won the War: Turning Point at Amiens 8th August 1918 by Charles MessengerForty-Seven Days: How Pershing's Warriors Came of Age to Defeat the German Army in World War I by Mitchell YockelsonThe Real Controller of the Battle: The Importance of Studying Tactical Battalion Command -- A Case Study by William WestermanWith Our Backs to the Wall: Victory and Defeat in 1918 by David StevensonA World Remade by G.J. MeyerTo Conquer Hell: The Meuse-Argonne, 1918 The Epic Battle That Ended the First World War by Edward G. LengelA World

The Americans give it a go in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, and they found out that actually this whole war thing is pretty hard. Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes.For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwarRing of Steel by Alexander WatsonOver There: The United States in the Great War, 1917-1918 by Byron FarwellTanks in the Hundred Days 1918 - A Diminishing Resource by Roger BlaberThe Day We Won the War: Turning Point at Amiens 8th August 1918 by Charles MessengerForty-Seven Days: How Pershing's Warriors Came of Age to Defeat the German Army in World War I by Mitchell YockelsonThe Real Controller of the Battle: The Importance of Studying Tactical Battalion Command -- A Case Study by William WestermanWith Our Backs to the Wall: Victory and Defeat in 1918 by David StevensonA World Remade by G.J. MeyerTo Conquer Hell: The Meuse-Argonne, 1918 The Epic Battle That Ended the First World War by Edward G.

The French and British had already launched their attacks, and now it was time for the Americans to join it, at a place called St. MihielSupport the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes.For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwarRing of Steel by Alexander WatsonOver There: The United States in the Great War, 1917-1918 by Byron FarwellTanks in the Hundred Days 1918 - A Diminishing Resource by Roger BlaberThe Day We Won the War: Turning Point at Amiens 8th August 1918 by Charles MessengerForty-Seven Days: How Pershing's Warriors Came of Age to Defeat the German Army in World War I by Mitchell YockelsonThe Real Controller of the Battle: The Importance of Studying Tactical Battalion Command -- A Case Study by William WestermanWith Our Backs to the Wall: Victory and Defeat in 1918 by David StevensonA World Remade by G.J. MeyerTo Conquer Hell: The Meuse-Argonne, 1918 The Epic Battle That Ended the First World War by E