It's March, 1915. Turkey has entered the war on Germany's side and promptly closed the Dardanelles strait, closing off a vital sea route for our Russian allies. Britain and France decide to take decisive action - they will send a fleet to Gallipoli and storm the Dardanelles! Armed with a half-baked plan, 16 obsolete warships and little idea of the formidable Turkish defences, the navy was determined to steam to Constantinople and victory. What could possibly go wrong? In the first episode of a special series on the Gallipoli campaign from our sister podcast, Living History, Pete joins histor ..read more

The fighting on the Somme continues as small-scale attacks push the British line forward into German territory. Now, in September 1916, the Allies are ready for another big push. And the battle in the air continues to rage! Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: ht ..read more

The first day of the Battle of the Somme was a success in the air, but a disaster on the ground. And yet the British offensive surges on. What was happening in the skies over the battlefield? Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmh ..read more

The air war gets serious! It's the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the skies above the trenches are busy! Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmh Find out everything Pete and Gary are doing at https://linktr.ee/pgmh For m ..read more

In the second part of their special series about the Air War that accompanied the Battle of the Somme in 1916, Pete and Gary discuss the beginning of the aerial offensive, well before the first shots on the ground had been fired. Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contributi ..read more

It's a new special series! Join Pete and Gary as they explore the gripping story of the Air War Over the Somme in the First World War. This week they are setting the scene for the tumultuous battles that were to come! Hip-hip-hurrah and chocks away chums! Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show ..read more

Pete and Gary continue their epic story of the August Offensive at Gallipoli. In this episode they reveal the disaster of the advance from Anzac on August 7, which included the heroic yet futile charge of the Australian Light Horse at the Nek. Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one ..read more

Welcome to Season 5! Pete and Gary are back, and in this new episode they explore the epic August Offensive at Gallipoli in 1915. The key to the entire operation was the breakout of the Anzac sector on the night of August 6 and 7, but bold plans quickly turned to disaster for the Allies! Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-m ..read more

Pete and Gary revisit one of their favourite topics in this special series - Gallipoli! Once the Allies had decided to give up on the Gallipoli Campaign, how could they possibly leave the peninsula without suffering horrendous casualties? Pete and Gary explore how the Anzac and Suvla sectors were so cleverly evacuated - probably the most successful phase of the whole campaign! Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and re ..read more

Pete and Gary revisit one of their favourite topics in this special series - Gallipoli! Who does history forget in the Gallipoli story? The French! Pete and Gary attempt to set this right, with a discussion about the significant French achievements during the Gallipoli campaign. Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military ..read more