WW1 Digger History Podcast

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True accounts of the First World War / The Great War / WWI as told by the soldiers themselves!

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2022
Ugly smelly creatures Bluegum Part 9
In 1916 the Imperial Camel fought the Ottoman backed revolt by the Senussi in the Western Desert of Egypt. Oliver talks about training, patrols, deaths and near deaths from lack of water, including the ultimately pointless act of self-sacrifice by a British Pilot in the desert. We meet their 'hooshta' and hear how the Aussies hated these animals at first.
April 24, 2022
32 min
Done like a dinner Bluegum Part 8
The Turks bombarded our lines and hurled half-a-dozen shells into our trench, smashing down parapets, wrecking rifles and gear, splattering bullets and splinters everywhere, and yet miraculously missing everybody. Later on, a single stray bullet found its way through a loophole, ran along the barrel of a rifle, ricocheted off at an impossible angle, and killed young Trooper Bellinger.
March 5, 2022
41 min
2021
The war is a fair cow Bluegum Part 7
In this one we meet a 'gentleman' nicknamed 'Tommy' a sergeant who after the war went back to being, ahem, a gentleman... stick around for the rather long bios to hear about that. We also have Brigadier Ryrie doing chicken impressions, Oliver in his dugout, mail call, and we reacquaint ourselves with old friends, Billy Sing and the 'Old Bird' Major Midgely. So maleesch, settle down and don't imshee until it's finished. No baksheesh! (You'll work it out).
December 28, 2021
57 min
Jim Martin The youngest Anzac to die
Guest presenters, 12 year old Abbey, 11 year old Xavier and their teacher, Mr Rob Coughlan, from St Michael's School in Western Australia bring you the story of Jim Martin, believed to have been the youngest Aussie Digger to die at Gallipoli. He was just under 14 years and 10 months old when he died of disease on a hospital ship. It is very fitting that a couple young Australians, just a few years off Jim's age present this true story. Lest we forget!
November 24, 2021
26 min
Cop it in The Nek Bluegum Part 6
In this episode Oliver describes actions in the Battles of Lone Pine and The Nek, as well as profiles of a cook named George and three brave sergeants. There is an 'N' word warning for this one.
October 19, 2021
40 min
Gravel Crushers Bluegum Part 5
In this one the 2nd Light Horse Brigade take their place in the front line trenches at Gallipoli and have their first cracks at 'Johnny Turk.' Here is a bit of it: "The day after the big attack General Birdwood asked one of the 1st Light Horse Regiment if he had killed many Turks, and he answered, "Yes, miles of the cows." As a matter of fact the Australians were almost quarrelling for positions in the firing-line that night. When the fight was at its hottest, men in the supports were offering bribes of tobacco and cigarettes to the men in the firing-line to swap places with them just for ten minutes."
August 17, 2021
31 min
In Egypt Bluegum Part 4
In this one, Oliver and the men of the Light Horse are in Egypt when the Infantry go to Gallipoli. The men get restless and some rip the bad part of Cairo up in a brawl known as The Battle of The Wazzir. Finally the men get the word, they are going to Gallipoli.... without their beloved horses!
August 5, 2021
54 min
Its not the Love Boat Bluegum Part 3
Do you fancy a cruise? Do you like travelling with pets? What was life like on a cruise liner with nearly 500 horses on board. Oliver and the Light Horse travel to Egypt on the SS Suevic. Don't worry, it's not as boring as it may sound. So wrap yourself up in some tarpaulin ... never mind, just come aboard!
May 30, 2021
30 min

About the podcast WW1 Digger History Podcast

True accounts of the First World War / The Great War / WWI as told by the soldiers themselves!

WW1 Digger History Podcast

About the podcast WW1 Digger History Podcast

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Ugly smelly creatures Bluegum Part 9

Done like a dinner Bluegum Part 8

The war is a fair cow Bluegum Part 7

Jim Martin The youngest Anzac to die

Cop it in The Nek Bluegum Part 6

Gravel Crushers Bluegum Part 5

In Egypt Bluegum Part 4

Its not the Love Boat Bluegum Part 3

About the podcast WW1 Digger History Podcast

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