BattleWalks
BattleWalks
Living History
Historians Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith explore the great battlefields of Europe, from ancient times to the Second World War. Join them as they bring the history of the battlefields to life, through exploring the ground and reliving the experience in the words of the people who were there. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks
BattleWalk 49: Buna-Gona
Mat is joined by historian David Howell to complete our special series on the battlefields from the New Guinea Campaign of World War 2. In this episode we walk the northern beachheads, and the battlefields of Buna, Gona and Sanananda.Presenters: Mat McLachlan and David HowellProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalksSupport the show with a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/battlewalksFollow us on Twitter @BattleWalks and Facebook @Battle.WalksJoin us on a battlefield tour to walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! www.battlefields.com.auFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks.
Aug 15, 2022
51 min
BattleWalk 48: Milne Bay
Mat is joined by guest historian David Howell to explore the 1942 New Guinea battlefield of Milne Bay, the spot where Japanese forces were defeated on land for the first time in the Pacific War.Presenters: Mat McLachlan and David HowellProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalksSupport the show with a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/battlewalksFollow us on Twitter @BattleWalks and Facebook @Battle.WalksJoin us on a battlefield tour to walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! www.battlefields.com.auFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks.
Jul 15, 2022
1 hr
BattleWalk 47: Kokoda Track (Part 3)
Mat and guest host David Howell complete their epic trek along the Kokoda Track, scene of brutal fighting in 1942.Presenters: Mat McLachlan and David HowellProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalksSupport the show with a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/battlewalksFollow us on Twitter @BattleWalks and Facebook @Battle.WalksFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks.
Jun 1, 2022
1 hr 3 min
BattleWalk 46: Kokoda Track (Part 2)
In the second episode of a special series, Mat is joined by guest host David Howell as they continue their walk across the Kokoda Track, the rugged trail that was at the heart of the New Guinea campaign in 1942.Presenters: Mat McLachlan and David HowellProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalksSupport the show with a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/battlewalksFollow us on Twitter @BattleWalks and Facebook @Battle.WalksFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks.
May 12, 2022
1 hr 13 min
BattleWalk 45: Kokoda Track (Part 1)
In the first episode of a special series, Mat is joined by guest host David Howell to walk virtually across the Kokoda Track, the rugged trail that was at the heart of the New Guinea campaign in 1942.Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter SmithProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalksSupport the show with a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/battlewalksFollow us on Twitter @BattleWalks and Facebook @Battle.WalksFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks.
May 5, 2022
58 min
BattleWalk 44: Gallipoli - Suvla (Part 1)
Mat and Pete go off-the-beaten-track at Gallipoli to explore the Suvla sector, scene of frustrating mistakes and missed opportunities during the August Offensive.Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter SmithProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalksSupport the show with a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/battlewalksFollow us on Twitter @BattleWalks and Facebook @Battle.WalksFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV9frbgMH6dxY4dq7WaT73 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks.
Apr 20, 2022
1 hr 8 min
BattleWalk 43: Bazentin
Pete takes a stroll around the village of Bazentin in the Somme, telling the story of Lt Errol France who died here in 1916.Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter SmithProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalksSupport the show with a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/battlewalksFollow us on Twitter @BattleWalks and Facebook @Battle.WalksFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTVBattleWalks is a Living History production. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks.
Apr 8, 2022
39 min
BattleWalk 42: Messines Village
Mat and Pete explore Messines village, scene of heroic fighting in the Ypres Salient in June 1917.Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter SmithProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalksSupport the show with a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/battlewalksFollow us on Twitter @BattleWalks and Facebook @Battle.WalksFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTVBattleWalks is a Living History production. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks.
Mar 31, 2022
1 hr 14 min
BattleWalk 41: German Spring Offensive - Manchester Hill
Welcome to a brand new season of BattleWalks!Mat and Pete tell the story of a heroic last stand during the German Spring Offensive of March 1918 at Manchester Hill.Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter SmithProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalksSupport the show with a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/battlewalksFollow us on Twitter @BattleWalks and Facebook @Battle.WalksFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTVBattleWalks is a Living History production. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks.
Jan 19, 2022
1 hr 23 min
SPECIAL: The Cowra Breakout with Adam Blum
In this special episode, Mat is interviewed by historian Adam Blum about his upcoming book, The Cowra Breakout, which tells the story of the escape from a POW camp of more than 1000 Japanese prisoners in 1944.Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter SmithProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalksSupport the show with a one-off donation: www.buymeacoffee.com/battlewalksFollow us on Twitter @BattleWalks and Facebook @Battle.WalksFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTVBattleWalks is a Living History production. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks.
Dec 9, 2021
1 hr 39 min
Load more