Entirely Unofficial Rest is History Catalogue and Interrogator

The First World War

In 'The First World War' series, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook provide an in-depth exploration of the early months of WWI, starting with the German invasion of Belgium and the subsequent battles on the Western and Eastern Fronts. They analyze the political and military decisions of key figures like Helmuth von Moltke the Younger, Joseph Joffre, and Konrad von Hutsendorf, illustrating the contrasts between British and French tactics and the chaos of the Eastern Front. Each episode offers listeners insights into the war's brutal realities and formative myths, culminating in an understanding of the conflict's far-reaching impact.