Episode 66: Private Purchase

This week we delve into the strange world of privately purchased kit and equipment in the First World War. Why was there such a demand for private purchase items and what did the soldiers buy? Just how big was the private purchase industry? And did any of it make a difference? We discuss all this and more.

Episode 66 of the WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front! podcast, hosted by Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer Jones, titled "Episode 66: Private Purchase" was published on February 28, 2025 and runs 46 minutes.

February 28, 2025 ·46m · WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!

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This week we delve into the strange world of privately purchased kit and equipment in the First World War. Why was there such a demand for private purchase items and what did the soldiers buy? Just how big was the private purchase industry? And did any of it make a difference? We discuss all this and more. Join Our Community: https://not-so-quiet.com/ Use our code: Dugout and get one month free as a Captain. Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq-paypal Do you like our podcast? Then please leave us a review, it helps us a lot! E-Mail: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Battle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT Our WW2 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletter Twitter: @historian1914 @DanHillHistory @BattleguideVT Credits: - Host: Dr. Spencer Jones & Dan Hill - Production: Linus Klaßen - Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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