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BattleWalks
by 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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REVISIT: V1 'Buzz Bomb' Launch Site
In advance of our new series of BattleWalks, Mat and Pete are taking you back to some of their favourite episodes. In this episode we explore one of the concrete V1 flying bomb launch sites that once terrorized London during the final years of World War II. Walking among the overgrown bunkers and...
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REVISIT: Somme 1916 - The Sunken Lane
In advance of our new series of BattleWalks, Mat and Pete are taking you back to some of their favourite episodes. In this episode they explore the killing fields from the First Day of the Somme in 1916, as they walk from the Sunken Road to Y Ravine. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Pete Smith...
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Walking Ypres with guidl
Join Mat to hear all about guidl, a new audio tour app that he is contributing to. guidl takes you on walking tours to the world's most historic sites, narrated by leading historians. Mat's first guidl tour is of wartime Ypres and, in this special episode, Mat shares the first chapter of his…
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How to Visit the Somme
The Somme region in northern France was the scene of some of the bloodiest fighting of the First World War. Today, it is one of the most important and evocative battlefields for Australian visitors. In this special episode, Mat explores the Somme region and tells you where to go, where to stay…
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Walking Gallipoli with Mat and Peter Hart!
Mat McLachlan and Peter Hart are going to Gallipoli! In this special episode of the podcast, the two historians and chums discuss their upcoming tour in May 2025, which will discover the battlefields of Gallipoli by walking in the footsteps of the men who were there! The 10-day tour begins in...
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Passchendaele: YouTube Live!
Join Mat McLachlan on YouTube Live on Feb 15, 2024 at 6pm Sydney (7am London) time to discuss the Battle of Passchendaele! Click here to join: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfWdbJGaBZ0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BONUS: Masters of the Air (from Living History)
A special bonus episode from our sister podcast, Living History with Mat McLachlan! To kick off Season 8, Mat is joined by historian John McManus to discuss the new Tom Hanks/Steven Spielberg production Masters of the Air, currently streaming on Apple TV+. Mat and John discuss the history behind...
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BattleWalk 65: Live from Paris
Mat and Pete are on the last day of their Signature Tour of the battlefields of the Western Front. Join them for a recap of an extraordinary week's touring! Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Pete Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes...
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BattleWalk 64: Live from Ypres
Mat and Pete are live on the battlefields! Join them as they discuss an exciting day of exploring 1918 battlefield sites, fascinating isolated cemeteries and a V1 rocket launch site! Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Pete Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive...
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BattleWalk 63: Operation Market Garden - Arnhem
Mat is joined by battlefield historian Jo Hook as they walk the famous Second World War battlefield of Arnhem. It was here in September 1944 that British paratroops fought a desperate action to capture the Rhine bridges, as part of the huge Allied attack known as Operation Market Garden....
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BattleWalk 62: D-Day - Digging Band of Brothers
Mat and special guest Richard Osgood, an archaeologist who has dug on battlefields from ancient to modern, discuss Richard's latest project, an excavation of the English village where Easy Company trained before parachuting into Normandy on D-Day. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Richard Osgood...
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Join Mat and Pete on the Western Front!
Mat and Pete would love you to join them on their Signature Tour of the battlefields of France and Belgium in 2024. The Signature Tour is the only tour that Mat personally escorts, and it is the most popular tour offered by Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours. In 2024 the tour will visit all the key...
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ANZAC DAY SPECIAL: Belgium, France and Gallipoli
In this special Anzac Day episode, Mat McLachlan speaks to historians Pete Smith and Peter Hart about the landscape of Belgium, France and Gallipoli, and how the secrets of the battlefields are still being revealed more than a century after the guns fell silent. Pete Smith reveals relics he's…
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BattleWalk 61: Live from the Front!
Pete is out and about guiding a group on the battlefields! In this special episode live from the Somme he takes a breather from his hectic schedule to catch up with Mat about his experiences over the last few days. What's it like to lead a group of young people, who have no direct connection to…
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BattleWalk 60: Normandy - SatNav Diversions (Part 2)!
Pete is back with the second episode in his series about touring the backroads of Normandy. While exploring V1 and V2 launch site, Pete let his SatNav lead him on some fascinating diversions, discovering often-overlooked battlefield sites he would otherwise have missed. Presenters: Mat McLachlan...
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BattleWalk 59: Gallipoli - Suvla (Part 2)
Mat and Pete are walking one of their favourite battlefields, the Suvla sector at Gallipoli. The landings at Suvla Bay were a key part of the huge August Offensive, launched by the Allies in a last desperate bid to win the Gallipoli campaign. But what should have been a brilliant flanking…
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BattleWalk 58: The Somme - Serre
Mat and Pete return to the Somme battlefields to explore the horrific tale of July 1st, 1916. Today they are walking the ground around the village of Serre, an area that saw the virtual destruction of the Pals Battalions from the north of England. As they tell the tale of the boys from Sheffield,...
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BattleWalk 57: Normandy - SatNav Diversions!
Pete is exploring the Second World War battlefields of Normandy and has realised that some of the most fascinating historic discoveries are made between your intended destinations. In this special episode he describes lonely memorials, unexpected historic sites and memorable military graves that…
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BattleWalk 56: Guadalcanal - Mount Austen
Mat and Pete are returning to the Pacific Theatre of the Second World War, to walk another battlefield from the legendary Guadalcanal Campaign. Following on from their episode about the Thin Red Line, this time they are walking the slopes of Mount Austen, a landmark that could be seen from all...
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BattleWalk 55: Cassel
Mat and Pete go behind the lines to explore the northern French town of Cassel, which played a vital role in both world wars. As they explore the streets they will reveal stories of headquarters, brothels and desperate fighting to the last man. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith Producer:...
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BattleWalk 54: Pozieres Battlefield
Welcome to Season 4! In this episode, Mat and Pete return to the Somme to explore the battlefield of Pozieres, scene of the most costly battle in Australian military history. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive...
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SPECIAL: Battle Tactics on the Western Front Tour
Your chance to walk the battlefields with Pete Smith! In this special episode, Mat and Pete discuss their new tour, Battle Tactics on the Western Front, which walks in the footsteps of the Anzacs on some of the most important battlefields in France and Belgium. Battle Tactics on the Western Front...
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SPECIAL: Live from the Somme (sort of!)
The final episode in our special series live from the battlefields! Mat and Pete are in the Somme, discussing their adventures exploring the 1916 and 1918 battlefields. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Pete Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Join one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of...
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SPECIAL: Live from Ypres (Part 2)
Mat and Pete are still on the battlefields! Join them live from Ypres as they discuss three busy and rewarding days exploring the Salient! Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Pete Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Join one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit...
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SPECIAL: Live from Ypres
For the first time in three years, Mat McLachlan and Pete Smith are exploring the battlefields of the Western Front! In the first of a special series of episodes, join them as they discuss their day exploring the Somme 1918 battlefields, live from Ypres! Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Pete Smith...
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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 Howell Producer: Jess...
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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 Howell Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free...
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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 Howell Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!:...
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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 Howell Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member…
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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 Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen...
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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 Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus...
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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 Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!:...
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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 Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!:...
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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 Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus...
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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 Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to...
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BattleWalk 40: The New Zealanders at Flers
Pete is out and about on the battlefields, walking the ground captured by New Zealand troops during the battle of the Somme in 1916. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per...
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Battlewalk 39: Broodseinde Ridge
Mat and Pete walk one of their favourite battlefields in the Ypres Salient, Broodseinde Ridge, scene of a huge and bloody battle in October 1917. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only...
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BattleWalk38: Frankfort Trench, 1916
Pete takes us on a stroll across the battlefields of 1916 and explores Frankfort Trench, the scene of a costly British attack in the closing days of the Battle of the Somme. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Don't forget to subscribe, and visit...
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Battlefield Tours are Back!!
Join Mat McLachlan as he unveils our full range of tours for 2022! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BattleWalk 37: Guadalcanal - The Thin Red Line
Mat and Pete are heading further afield, on their first BattleWalk in the Pacific! In this episode they travel to Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands, scene of one of the longest and most savage campaigns of the Pacific War. In the first of a special series of episodes they will explore the…
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BattleWalk 36: Brighton in WWI
Pete is in the UK! In a special episode, Pete visits some keys sites in Brighton including the Chattri Memorial and the Brighton Pavilion, both of which reveal fascinating stories about the area's links with the First World War. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki...
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BattleWalk 35: Ypres - Bellewarde Ridge
Mat and Pete return to the Ypres Salient to explore Bellewarde Ridge, scene of bitter fighting in 1915. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Don't forget to subscribe, and visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com for more great history content! BattleWalks is a Living History...
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SPECIAL: Bonus episodes now available!
We are excited to announce that bonus episodes of the BattleWalks podcast are now available to subscribers on Apple Podcasts. Sign up for a free 7-day trial and hear Mat and Pete exploring more battlefields and more history topics! Sign up on the Apple Podcasts app. Hosted on Acast. See...
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BattleWalk 34: Montbrehain
Mat and Pete walk the ground near the French village of Montbrehain, scene of the last Australian infantry attack of the First World War. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Don't forget to subscribe, and visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com for more great history content!...
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SPECIAL: Olympian Cecil Healy
We are back! After a short summer break, BattleWalks returns to celebrate the Olympics, with a special episode on swimmer-turned-soldier Cecil Healy. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Don't forget to subscribe, and visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com for more great...
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BattleWalk 32: Le Quesnoy
Mat and Pete visit the northern French town of Le Quesnoy, scene of one of New Zealand's most important victories of the First World War. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Don't forget to subscribe, and visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com for more great history content!...
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BattleWalk 31: The Last Cavalry Charge
In this special live episode, Pete explores the battlefield at Montcel, where the last lancer-vs-lancer cavalry charge took place in September 1914. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Don't forget to subscribe, and visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com for more great…
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BattleWalk 30: Ypres (Part 2)
Mat and Pete continue their exploration of the iconic town of Ypres as they walk from Ramparts Cemetery to St George's Church. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Don't forget to subscribe, and visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com for more great history content!…
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BattleWalk 29: Anzac Cove (Part 2)
Mat and Pete continue their exploration of Gallipoli as they walk the southern sector of the Anzac landing beaches. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Don't forget to subscribe, and visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com for more great history content! BattleWalks is a…
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BattleWalk 28: Anzac Cove (Part 1)
In the first of two special episodes, Mat and Pete return to the battlefields of Gallipoli and walk the landing beaches where the Anzacs came ashore on April 25, 1915. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Don't forget to subscribe, and visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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