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WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!

by Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer Jones

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Welcome to "Not So Quiet On The Western Front," the podcast that takes you beyond the trenches and dives deep into the untold stories and surprising truths of the First World War. Join us as we lift the lid on one of the most pivotal periods in human history, busting myths and unravelling the complexities of a conflict that shaped the course of the 20th century. Host: Dan Hill & Dr. Spencer Jones More about Dan & Spencer: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq#host To comment and ask questions, please join our community: https://not-so-quiet.com/supporters Use our code: Dugout and get one month free as a Captain, or join as a free member. Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq-paypal Merchandise and Shop: https://not-so-quiet.com/en-eur/collections/all Do you like our podcast? Then please leave us a review, it helps us a lot! Our WW2 Podcast: https://listen.both-sides-of-the-wire.com General Enquiries: ⁠nsq@battleguide.co.uk⁠ Battle Guide Website: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq Battle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT 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 & Editing: Linus Klaßen