Ep131: Laugh or Cry - Conditions in the Trenches

In the latest episode in the series celebrating the launch of their new book, Laugh or Cry, Pete and Gary explore how soldiers used humour to cope with the horrendous conditions of life in the trenches during the First World War. Could a joke make the rain, the mud, the cold and the rats a little more bearable?Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiBecome a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-historySupport the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmhFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTVTo walk in the footsteps of the soldiers of the First and Second World Wars, join one of our battlefield tours! Full details at www.battlefields.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.