Stories of the Great War

Stories of the Great War explores the deeply human side of World War I, sharing powerful and moving accounts of individuals whose lives were forever shaped by one of history’s most devastating conflicts. From brave soldiers in the trenches to courageous nurses and compassionate chaplains, each episode brings personal narratives vividly to life through detailed storytelling, historical accuracy, and emotional resonance. Join us as we honor their experiences, sacrifices, and legacies, ensuring their extraordinary stories are never forgotten. Hosted by historian Chris Mowery, best known for the Youtube Channels Vlogging Through History and Stories of the Great War.

Stories of the Great War is a history podcast hosted by Chris Mowery, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Chris Mowery hosts Stories of the Great War, a history show with 15 episodes published.

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  Jutland at 110: The Steel Coffin and the Silent Sea

  Jun 1, 202643 minS0

  In this episode, Chris Mowery delves into the tactical chaos and profound strategic impact of the largest naval gun battle in history: the Battle of Jutland. We explore the harrowing events of May 31, 1916, when Britain's Grand Fleet and Germany's High Seas Fleet collided in the cold North Sea, resulting in devastating losses, vaporized battlecruisers, and legendary acts of sacrifice by men like Major Harvey and Jack Cornwell. Guiding listeners through the complex maneuvers of Admirals Jellicoe, Beatty, and Scheer, the narrative reveals the great irony of the battle: while Germany claimed a tactical triumph by sinking more ships, the survival...

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  Thirty Minutes that Killed a Generation: The Royal Newfoundland Regiment

  May 20, 202639 minS0

  Join host Chris Mowery as he explores the tragic and defining morning of July 1, 1916. In this episode, we follow the heartbreaking story of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, a group of young volunteers from what was then an autonomous British dominion. Sent across the Atlantic to fight in the opening day of the Battle of the Somme, the regiment lost the better part of a generation in just thirty minutes. <b>The Blue Puttees:</b> Discover how a small, fishing-based island raised a volunteer regiment in barely a month, outfitting them in distinctive blue leg-wrappings due to a local khaki shortage. <br...

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  Forged in Ohio, Tested in Hell: The 37th (Buckeye Division) in the Great War

  Jan 12, 202628 minS0

  In 1917, America didn’t have a massive standing army ready for France—so Ohio sent its communities. Steelworkers, farmers, clerks, and teachers mobilized together as the 37th Division, a National Guard force that would become known as the “Buckeye Division.” In this deep-dive episode, we follow their transformation from state armories to federal soldiers, shaped by the AEF’s massive “square division” doctrine, hardened in training, and carried across a U-boat-haunted Atlantic. Their first months in the trenches serve as a brutal apprenticeship—then comes the test: the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. We trace the chaos of the Montfaucon woods, the controversy that followed th...

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  The House of Guinness in the Great War

  Dec 11, 202530 minS0

  In the summer of 1914, a job at the St. James's Gate Brewery was more than just employment; it was a "golden ticket" in a city grappling with poverty and disease. Known for its "womb to tomb" care, the Guinness Brewery provided a level of corporate paternalism unheard of at the time, fostering an intense loyalty among its workforce. But when the call to arms rang out across the British Empire, that loyalty was tested in ways no one could have imagined.<br /><br />In this episode, we explore the untold story of the 800 Guinness employees who traded their brewery aprons...

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  The Invisible Wound: Shell Shock and the Great War

  Oct 30, 202535 minS0

  During the Great War, a new kind of injury emerged from the trenches—one that left no visible mark but shattered the minds of soldiers. It was called "shell shock." This podcast explores the story of this invisible wound, from its first appearance as a baffling medical mystery to its dismissal by military command as mere cowardice.<br /> <br />Journey back to the front lines to understand the initial theories that blamed the physical blast of shells, and then to the hospitals where the true psychological horror of industrial warfare became undeniable. The episode delves into the stark class divide in...

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