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...
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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...
16:35
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.
19:17
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
15:26
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
13:31
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.
22:26
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...
18:05
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
17:40
The Road to War Episode 35: Anglo-French fleet begins bombing the Dardanelles
The Allies move to secure the Dardenelles
18:35
The Road to War Episode 34: Russian defeat on the Eastern Front
It's winter and on the Eastern Front and Russia and Germany are suffering horrific casualties
20:43
The Road to War Episode 33: German U-boat blockade is formally declared against the Allies
The Germans use U-Boats to try and strangle the British economy by targeting merchant ships
17:56
The Road to War Episode 32: Ottoman Empire fails to capture the Suez Canal
Returning to the Near East, and in particular, to Egypt, where Australians were still undergoing...
16:57
The Road to War Episode 31: The Battle of Dogger Bank
We're returning to naval warfare this week,
20:02
The Road to War Episode 30: First German Zeppelin raids on Britain
Zeppelins were airships made by the German Zeppelin company, founded by Count Ferdinand von...
19:20
The Road to War Episode 29: Battle of Jassin in German East Africa [now Tanzania]
A focus on what was happening in Africa this week 100 years ago
19:57
The Road to War Episode 28: Major Ottoman defeat by the Russians (and the weather) at Sarikamish
Major Ottoman defeat by the Russians (and the weather) at Sarikamish
15:55
The Road to War Episode 26: The first German air-raid on Britain
The first German air-raid on Britain
14:35
The Road to War Episode 25: German fleet bombards English towns of Scarborough and Hartlepool
The German attack on the English coast
20:28
The Road to War Episode 24: The Battle of the Falklands
One of the great naval battles. A victory, and a defeat as glorious as a victory.
15:19
The Road to War Episode 23: Australian forces arrive in Egypt
The actions of this week 100 years ago would have large consequences for the years ahead
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