EPISODE · Jun 1, 2024 · 1H 3M
The War Underground
from The Old Front Line · host Paul Reed
The War Underground in many ways defined the static nature of the First World War on the Western Front. We examine the history of military mining, discover Sir John Norton Griffiths and his attempt to recruit 10,000 "moles" to work beneath No Man's Land, and examine the pinnacle of mine warfare at Messines in 1917. Simon Jones' website: Myths of MessinesGot a question about this episode or any others? Drop your question into the Old Front Line Discord Server or email the podcast.Send us Fan MailSupport the show
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The War Underground in many ways defined the static nature of the First World War on the Western Front. We examine the history of military mining, discover Sir John Norton Griffiths and his attempt to recruit 10,000 "moles" to work beneath No Man's Land, and examine the pinnacle of mine warfare at Messines in 1917. Simon Jones' website: Myths of Messines Got a question about this episode or any others? Drop your question into the Old Front Line Discord Server or email the podcast. Send...
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