The Road to the Great War Podcast
1) Road to War: Final Episode 44: The Gallipoli Landing
Final Episode; the landing at Gallipoli
2) The Road to War Episode 43: The Second Battle of Ypres sees the use of poison gas against the Allies
Gas was a terrifying weapon which both sides in Europe used and which all soldiers had to learn to deal with.
3) The Road to War Episode 42: the Armenian Genocide
This week a focus on the Armenian Genocide, which commenced during this week 100 years ago.
4) The Road to War Episode 41: The ANZACs receive word they are to move to the front
After months of training the Australians are told they are heading to the frontline
5) The Road to War: Episode 40, German U-boats turn their attention to neutral ships
The war takes a turn when a neutral Dutch ship is sunk by a German U-boat
The Road to War: Episode 40, German U-boats turn their attention to neutral ships
13:31 | Mar 30th, 2015
6) The Road to War Episode 39: The Russians capture the Austro-Hungarian fortress of Przemyoel
A horrifying glimpse of things to come in Eastern Europe during the next war.
7) Road to War Episode 38: The Naval Blockade of Germany
Britain formally announces the naval blockade of Germany using armed merchant ships
8) The Road to War Episode 37: The Battle of Neuve Chapelle
Ten Victoria Crosses were awarded as a result of the fighting, including one to the 21 year old Rifleman Gabbar Singh Negi, of the Garwhal Rifles.
9) The Road to War Episode 36: Australian troops in convoy to land on Greek island of Lemnos
The Australians arrive on one of the Greek islands
10) The Road to War Episode 35: Anglo-French fleet begins bombing the Dardanelles
The Allies move to secure the Dardenelles
The Road to War Episode 35: Anglo-French fleet begins bombing the Dardanelles
18:35 | Feb 24th, 2015