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Fix Bayonets! - First World War Podcast

By: Nicole Chicarelli Mike Cunha Cullen Burke
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  • The story of World War One has been told from every point of view, from every angle, by countless historians, amateurs, authors, and soldiers, a thousand times over and a bit more than that. Brilliant scholars, popular podcasters, and authors ranging from Keegan to Hemingway have scoured the Great War for truth and answers. For decades they have been shining a light into every trench, wading through every muddy decision and its deadly results, collecting the millions of tales about life during the Great War. With each passing year, we move further from the events themselves. Time has marched to its eternal drum beat, inexorably erasing the collective memories of the horrors that followed that idyllic 1914 summer. Our show intends to share the story of the First World War in a way that is unlike any before – from three very important perspectives: bird’s eye, ground level, and perhaps most importantly… human. Each episode will cover an offensive, battle, engagement, skirmish, or dust-up by starting at the strategic level and broadly affixing its story within a proper macrocosmic context. Nicole will cover the key players, war-wide implications, and big-picture narrative as to where each event stands in the timeline of World War One. The second component zooms into the tactical aspect. Mike will tackle a particular aspect of the fighting and deliver details on how the engagement unfolded; this includes specifics on the combatant operations, what weapons were used, and more. Then in the final part of the episode, Cullen will provide a ground-level human account of the event in question. Famous warriors, iconic moments, soldiers’ personal experiences, and the odd or exciting stories warfare generates by the thousands. To forget the Great War would be to damn the countless thousands that died unknown and unaccounted. It is a great passion and pleasure for Nicole, Mike, and Cullen to “do their bit” and share the lessons and stories of the lives lived, lost, and long past. Though we aim to entertain and educate, we must always honor and never forget. Thank you for listening! -Fix Bayonets Crew
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Episodes
  • Whizz-Bang - The Battle of Le Cateau

    Whizz-Bang - The Battle of Le Cateau
    Jul 6 2021

    In this Whizz-Bang, Mike breaks down the Battle of Le Cateau, a small but essential encounter battle that makes up part of the mosaic of the Battle of the Frontiers. While attempting to pull their forces out of the way of the German steamroller, the British tried to slow their pursers down by turning and fighting. What followed was an artillery duel that displayed the dominance of shellfire over infantry on the modern battlefield. The British fought stubbornly but without clear direction and eventually were forced from the field but, importantly, were not followed immediately. The Germans, believing they had destroyed the BEF and not merely a Corps, settled in for a short well-earned rest before continuing towards the ultimate goal: Paris.
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    19 mins
  • Whizz-Bang BEF

    Whizz-Bang BEF
    Jun 4 2021

    Hey guys! To kick off the summer, we have an interesting little Whiz-Bang for you. In this episode, Mike breaks down the BEF (British Expeditionary Force); everything, from what they wore, to how they were organized. Please give a listen and hang in there as our episode on the Marne, a Whiz-Bang on Joffre, and more are coming soon! RATE - REVIEW - SUBSCRIBE

     

    P.S. For the Americans out there - Mike is saying khaki the way the Brits do!
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    12 mins
  • Battle of Mons

    Battle of Mons
    Mar 29 2021

    In late August 1914, the BEF (British Expeditionary Force) made its Great War debut. The Battle of the Frontiers that we covered in previous episodes was a series of battles clumped together. At Mons, the British were tasked with holding a part of the French left flank and stop the German 1st Army before them. Nicole places the battle within the strategic situation and gives a great birds-eye-view of the fight. Mike, as always, takes us to the tactical level and guides us through the mechanics of the battle as it happened. Cullen finishes this episode by putting us in the boots of one Corporal Bernard Denmore of the 1st Royal Berkshire Regiment. In our longest episode yet, we cover the entire action at Mons, an appetizer for the main course to come; the Miracle on the Marne. Enjoy!

     

    Music - The Alienist by Drake Stafford

     

    For a list of sources and research materials, just contact the hosts on social media.

     

    As always - RATE REVIEW SUBSCRIBE, please!

     

     
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    2 hrs
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