In this episode of the Old Front Line podcast, host Paul Reed is joined by military historians Charles Fair, Richard Hendry, and Dr. Tom Thorpe to delve into the often-overlooked history of the London Territorial Force during the Great War. The discussion begins with an exploration of the origins and purpose of the Territorial Force, established in 1908, which served primarily for home defense before the war.

At 530pm on 12th August, Lieutenant Alex Smyth, who was IO at Brigade HQ, arrived with orders that we were to be relieved by the Argylls after dark and were to push on down the

During the afternoon of 11th August, the battalion moved to an assembly area south of Bronte 772410. Recces were being carried out for a night attack on the town of Maletto and the surrounding feature...

The advance of the 78th Division beyond the Simeto valley was in no way easier than before: only one road was available along the western slopes of Mount Etna. On either side of it, there

The 11th and 36th Brigades carried on the battle from August 6th to August 11th and pushed the enemy well north of Bronte, but it was now the turn of the Irish Brigade, well rested

YouTube video by The Second World War History Channel

YouTube video by The Second World War History Channel