Pete & Gary's Military History
For more than 40 years bestselling author and historian Peter Hart has interviewed thousands of veterans about their experience of war. Join him and his chum Gary Bain as they explore all aspects of military history, from the ancient world to the Second World War. Pete and Gary don't just tell the history, they bring it to life with the words of the men and women who were there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SPECIAL: Laugh or Cry - Gunners
Pete and Gary revisit their popular series about soldiers' humour, one of the few devices a fighting man had to escape the horror of the battlefields. This special series is based on Pete and Gary's book, Laugh or Cry.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
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SPECIAL: Laugh or Cry - Friends and Enemies
Pete and Gary revisit their popular series about soldiers' humour, one of the few devices a fighting man had to escape the horror of the battlefields. This special series is based on Pete and Gary's book, Laugh or Cry.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
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SPECIAL: Laugh or Cry - The Men All Loved Me!
Pete and Gary revisit their popular series about soldiers' humour, one of the few devices a fighting man had to escape the horror of the battlefields. This special series is based on Pete and Gary's book, Laugh or Cry.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
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SPECIAL: Laugh or Cry - Fighting in the Trenches
Pete and Gary revisit their popular series about soldiers' humour, one of the few devices a fighting man had to escape the horror of the battlefields. This special series is based on Pete and Gary's book, Laugh or Cry.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
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SPECIAL: Laugh or Cry - Conditions in the Trenches
Pete and Gary revisit their popular series about soldiers' humour, one of the few devices a fighting man had to escape the horror of the battlefields. This special series is based on Pete and Gary's book, Laugh or Cry.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
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Ep281: The Welsh Warrior - The Aisne 1918
Pete and Gary continue their new series as they follow the story of heroic WWI officer Hubert Rees.
This week the fighting switches to the Aisne in late-1918.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
Join a river cruise to the battlefields of...
Ep280: The Welsh Warrior - German April Offensive, 1918
Pete and Gary continue their new series as they follow the story of heroic WWI officer Hubert Rees.
The Germans just keep coming! Rees and his men face tough fighting in April 1918.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
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Ep279: The Welsh Warrior - German March Offensive, 1918
Pete and Gary continue their new series as they follow the story of heroic WWI officer Hubert Rees.
The Germans are coming! Rees and his men face the onslaught of the German Spring Offensive in March 1918.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
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Ep278: The Welsh Warrior - Back into the Fray, 1917
Pete and Gary continue their new series as they follow the story of heroic WWI officer Hubert Rees.
As the war grinds on into 1917, Rees is back in action.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
Join a river cruise to the battlefields...
Ep277: The Welsh Warrior - Commanding 11th Brigade
Pete and Gary continue their new series as they follow the story of heroic WWI officer Hubert Rees.
This week Rees takes command of 11th Brigade, possibly his biggest challenge yet.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
Join a river cruise to...
Ep276: The Welsh Warrior - Slaughter on the Somme
Pete and Gary continue their new series as they follow the story of heroic WWI officer Hubert Rees.
This week the focus shifts to the toughest ordeal the British would face in the war: the Battle of the Somme on July 1, 1916.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for...
Ep275: The Welsh Warrior - Givenchy, 1915
Pete and Gary continue their new series as they follow the story of heroic WWI officer Hubert Rees.
This week the Germans are on the attack at Givenchy in the biting cold of a northern French winter.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
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Ep274: The Welsh Warrior - First Ypres
Pete and Gary continue their new series as they follow the story of heroic WWI officer Hubert Rees.
This week is the fighting swings north to the Ypres Salient as the Germans desperately try to break through.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
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Ep273: The Welsh Warrior - Advance to the Aisne
Pete and Gary continue their new series as they follow the story of heroic WWI officer Hubert Rees.
This week is the tough fighting in the Aisne in 1914.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
Join a river cruise to the battlefields of...
Ep272: The Welsh Warrior - Off to War
Pete and Gary are back! In this brand new series they follow the story of heroic WWI officer Hubert Rees.
The first episode sets the scene as Rees heads off to war.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
Join a river cruise...
SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - Farewell Chaps!
Pete and Gary return to one of their most popular series, the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry, a distinguised WW2 cavalry unit. Pete's interviews with dozens of veterans paint a fascinating portrait of the regiment, from it's formation to its service in the European theatre to the eventual end of the war.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and...
SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - All Over Bar the Shouting
Pete and Gary return to one of their most popular series, the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry, a distinguised WW2 cavalry unit. Pete's interviews with dozens of veterans paint a fascinating portrait of the regiment, from it's formation to its service in the European theatre to the eventual end of the war.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and...
SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - Advance into Germany
Pete and Gary return to one of their most popular series, the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry, a distinguised WW2 cavalry unit. Pete's interviews with dozens of veterans paint a fascinating portrait of the regiment, from it's formation to its service in the European theatre to the eventual end of the war.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and...
SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - Christmas in the Ardennes
Pete and Gary return to one of their most popular series, the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry, a distinguised WW2 cavalry unit. Pete's interviews with dozens of veterans paint a fascinating portrait of the regiment, from it's formation to its service in the European theatre to the eventual end of the war.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and...
SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - The Low Countries
Pete and Gary return to one of their most popular series, the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry, a distinguised WW2 cavalry unit. Pete's interviews with dozens of veterans paint a fascinating portrait of the regiment, from it's formation to its service in the European theatre to the eventual end of the war.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and...
SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - Advance into Belgium
Pete and Gary return to one of their most popular series, the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry, a distinguised WW2 cavalry unit. Pete's interviews with dozens of veterans paint a fascinating portrait of the regiment, from it's formation to its service in the European theatre to the eventual end of the war.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and...
SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - What's it Like?
Pete and Gary return to one of their most popular series, the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry, a distinguised WW2 cavalry unit. Pete's interviews with dozens of veterans paint a fascinating portrait of the regiment, from it's formation to its service in the European theatre to the eventual end of the war.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and...
SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - Operation Bluecoat
Pete and Gary return to one of their most popular series, the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry, a distinguised WW2 cavalry unit. Pete's interviews with dozens of veterans paint a fascinating portrait of the regiment, from it's formation to its service in the European theatre to the eventual end of the war.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and...
SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - Operation Goodwood
Pete and Gary return to one of their most popular series, the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry, a distinguised WW2 cavalry unit. Pete's interviews with dozens of veterans paint a fascinating portrait of the regiment, from it's formation to its service in the European theatre to the eventual end of the war.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and...
SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - Hill 112
Pete and Gary return to one of their most popular series, the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry, a distinguised WW2 cavalry unit. Pete's interviews with dozens of veterans paint a fascinating portrait of the regiment, from it's formation to its service in the European theatre to the eventual end of the war.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and...
SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - Operation Epsom
Pete and Gary return to one of their most popular series, the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry, a distinguised WW2 cavalry unit. Pete's interviews with dozens of veterans paint a fascinating portrait of the regiment, from it's formation to its service in the European theatre to the eventual end of the war.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and...
SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - On the Brink
Pete and Gary return to one of their most popular series, the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry, a distinguised WW2 cavalry unit. Pete's interviews with dozens of veterans paint a fascinating portrait of the regiment, from it's formation to its service in the European theatre to the eventual end of the war.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and...
SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - Why Are We Waiting?
Pete and Gary return to one of their most popular series, the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry, a distinguised WW2 cavalry unit. Pete's interviews with dozens of veterans paint a fascinating portrait of the regiment, from it's formation to its service in the European theatre to the eventual end of the war.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and...
SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - New Beginnings
Pete and Gary return to one of their most popular series, the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry, a distinguised WW2 cavalry unit. Pete's interviews with dozens of veterans paint a fascinating portrait of the regiment, from it's formation to its service in the European theatre to the eventual end of the war.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Pete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and...
Ep271: Beggar Me - End of the War
Pete and Gary continue their special series based on their new book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18. It's the story of ordinary men who were captured during the First World War, and is a tale of courage and endurance that should never be forgotten.
The book is available now.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
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Ep270: Beggar Me - Failure and Success
Pete and Gary continue their special series based on their new book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18. It's the story of ordinary men who were captured during the First World War, and is a tale of courage and endurance that should never be forgotten.
The book is available now.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
Join a river...
Ep269: Beggar Me - The Longest Journey
Pete and Gary continue their special series based on their new book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18. It's the story of ordinary men who were captured during the First World War, and is a tale of courage and endurance that should never be forgotten.
The book is available now.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
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Ep268: Beggar Me - The Breakout
Pete and Gary continue their special series based on their new book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18. It's the story of ordinary men who were captured during the First World War, and is a tale of courage and endurance that should never be forgotten.
The book is available now.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
Join a river...
Ep267: Beggar Me - Escape!
Pete and Gary continue their special series based on their new book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18. It's the story of ordinary men who were captured during the First World War, and is a tale of courage and endurance that should never be forgotten.
The book is available now.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
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Ep266: Beggar Me - Working Parties
Pete and Gary continue their special series based on their new book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18. It's the story of ordinary men who were captured during the First World War, and is a tale of courage and endurance that should never be forgotten.
The book is available now.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
Join a river...
Ep265: Beggar Me - The POW Camp (Relationships)
Pete and Gary continue their special series based on their new book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18. It's the story of ordinary men who were captured during the First World War, and is a tale of courage and endurance that should never be forgotten.
The book is available now.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
Join a river...
Ep264: Beggar Me - The POW Camp (Bits and Bobs)
Pete and Gary continue their special series based on their new book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18. It's the story of ordinary men who were captured during the First World War, and is a tale of courage and endurance that should never be forgotten.
The book is available now.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
Join a river...
Ep263: Beggar Me - The POW Camp
Pete and Gary continue their special series based on their new book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18. It's the story of ordinary men who were captured during the First World War, and is a tale of courage and endurance that should never be forgotten.
The book is available now.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
Join a river...
Ep262: Beggar Me - Hospital
Pete and Gary continue their special series based on their new book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18. It's the story of ordinary men who were captured during the First World War, and is a tale of courage and endurance that should never be forgotten.
The book is available now.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
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Ep261: Beggar Me - Reception
Pete and Gary continue their special series based on their new book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18. It's the story of ordinary men who were captured during the First World War, and is a tale of courage and endurance that should never be forgotten.
The book is available now.
Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain
Publisher: Mat McLachlan
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!
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