Footsteps of the fallen

Send us a textIn our latest podcast, we meander across the battlefield to the east of Ypres, starting at Polygon Wood and heading south to Hill 60.  We look at the cemeteries and memorials and find out some of the personal stories of men who fought and died on this part of the salient. I wish every one of you a very Happy Christmas and thanks for your support in 2025.Support the podcast:https:/www.patreon.com/footstepspodhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/footstepsblog

Send us a textIn November 1914, the British attempted to capture the strategically vital port of Tanga in German East Africa.  Poor planning, an indecisive commander, poorly trained troops and the fanatical idealism of brilliantly trained Askari troops combined to turn the operation into a disaster for the British.In this episode, we look at Germany's colonial history in East Africa, the skill and excellence of the remarkable German General Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck, and meet an enigmatic British intelligence officer who may, or may not, have been one of the world's leading ornithologists.  We hear about the appalling conditions faced by the troops and discover Mother Nature's brutal side, which earned the Battle of Tanga its nickname, The Battle of the Bees.Support the podcast:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/footstepsbloghttps:/www.patreon.com/footstepspod

Send us a textWelcome to this latest episode of Trench Talk!Today I sit and talk with Briana Gervat, an author and photographer who, in the aftermath of the COVID lockdown, decided to connect with history and walk the length of the Western Front.She documented her journey in a book, There Will Come Soft Rains, and in this wide-ranging discussion, we talk about her deeply spiritual journey across all 450 miles of the old front line.You can buy a copy of the book here https://amzn.eu/d/4B8NA60Support the podcast:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/footstepsbloghttps:/www.patreon.com/footstepspod

Send us a textWelcome to the latest episode!In a slightly shorter episode than usual, we travel to Belgium and discover the story of two lieutenants, Lt Ronald Poulton Palmer and Lt Frederick "Tanky" Turner, rugby captains of England and Scotland respectively.Rivals on the rugby pitch and comrades in the military, we look at the lives and careers of these two great characters, their deaths and the remarkable ceremony that brought a little piece of London to Belgium.Support the podcast:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/footstepsbloghttps://www.patreon.com/c/footstepsofthefallen

Send us a textWelcome to our first-ever questions and answers episode! In today's episode, we address questions posed by listeners and delve into a range of topics.If you have a question you'd like answered, please email me at [email protected], and we will see if we can get it into a future Q&A episode. Support the podcast:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/footstepsblog