Episodes

  • 029 - What The French And Belgians Think
    Jan 7 2026
    Join Reverend Edward John Hardy, a devoted chaplain in the British army for over three decades, as he shares a heartfelt collection of anecdotes from the frontline. In his 1915 work, Hardy pays tribute to the spirit of the British soldier—affectionately known as Tommy or Mr. Thomas Atkins. With a keen eye for detail, he curates and organizes letters that spotlight the courage and humor that define these brave individuals. I did not need a war of nations to learn about the courage and humour of the British soldier, he reflects, emphasizing the authenticity and insight captured in these personal accounts. Experience the resilience and wit of the soldiers as they paint vivid pictures of life during wartime.
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    12 mins
  • 028 - Tender-Hearted Because Brave
    Jan 6 2026
    Join Reverend Edward John Hardy, a devoted chaplain in the British army for over three decades, as he shares a heartfelt collection of anecdotes from the frontline. In his 1915 work, Hardy pays tribute to the spirit of the British soldier—affectionately known as Tommy or Mr. Thomas Atkins. With a keen eye for detail, he curates and organizes letters that spotlight the courage and humor that define these brave individuals. I did not need a war of nations to learn about the courage and humour of the British soldier, he reflects, emphasizing the authenticity and insight captured in these personal accounts. Experience the resilience and wit of the soldiers as they paint vivid pictures of life during wartime.
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    21 mins
  • 027 - Nicknames
    Jan 6 2026
    Join Reverend Edward John Hardy, a devoted chaplain in the British army for over three decades, as he shares a heartfelt collection of anecdotes from the frontline. In his 1915 work, Hardy pays tribute to the spirit of the British soldier—affectionately known as Tommy or Mr. Thomas Atkins. With a keen eye for detail, he curates and organizes letters that spotlight the courage and humor that define these brave individuals. I did not need a war of nations to learn about the courage and humour of the British soldier, he reflects, emphasizing the authenticity and insight captured in these personal accounts. Experience the resilience and wit of the soldiers as they paint vivid pictures of life during wartime.
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    5 mins
  • 026 - Unconscious Humorists
    Jan 6 2026
    Join Reverend Edward John Hardy, a devoted chaplain in the British army for over three decades, as he shares a heartfelt collection of anecdotes from the frontline. In his 1915 work, Hardy pays tribute to the spirit of the British soldier—affectionately known as Tommy or Mr. Thomas Atkins. With a keen eye for detail, he curates and organizes letters that spotlight the courage and humor that define these brave individuals. I did not need a war of nations to learn about the courage and humour of the British soldier, he reflects, emphasizing the authenticity and insight captured in these personal accounts. Experience the resilience and wit of the soldiers as they paint vivid pictures of life during wartime.
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    14 mins
  • 025 - Graphic Descriptions
    Jan 6 2026
    Join Reverend Edward John Hardy, a devoted chaplain in the British army for over three decades, as he shares a heartfelt collection of anecdotes from the frontline. In his 1915 work, Hardy pays tribute to the spirit of the British soldier—affectionately known as Tommy or Mr. Thomas Atkins. With a keen eye for detail, he curates and organizes letters that spotlight the courage and humor that define these brave individuals. I did not need a war of nations to learn about the courage and humour of the British soldier, he reflects, emphasizing the authenticity and insight captured in these personal accounts. Experience the resilience and wit of the soldiers as they paint vivid pictures of life during wartime.
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    14 mins
  • 024 - Fashions At The Front
    Jan 6 2026
    Join Reverend Edward John Hardy, a devoted chaplain in the British army for over three decades, as he shares a heartfelt collection of anecdotes from the frontline. In his 1915 work, Hardy pays tribute to the spirit of the British soldier—affectionately known as Tommy or Mr. Thomas Atkins. With a keen eye for detail, he curates and organizes letters that spotlight the courage and humor that define these brave individuals. I did not need a war of nations to learn about the courage and humour of the British soldier, he reflects, emphasizing the authenticity and insight captured in these personal accounts. Experience the resilience and wit of the soldiers as they paint vivid pictures of life during wartime.
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    9 mins
  • 023 - Ready To Return
    Jan 6 2026
    Join Reverend Edward John Hardy, a devoted chaplain in the British army for over three decades, as he shares a heartfelt collection of anecdotes from the frontline. In his 1915 work, Hardy pays tribute to the spirit of the British soldier—affectionately known as Tommy or Mr. Thomas Atkins. With a keen eye for detail, he curates and organizes letters that spotlight the courage and humor that define these brave individuals. I did not need a war of nations to learn about the courage and humour of the British soldier, he reflects, emphasizing the authenticity and insight captured in these personal accounts. Experience the resilience and wit of the soldiers as they paint vivid pictures of life during wartime.
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    8 mins
  • 022 - In A Military Hospital
    Jan 6 2026
    Join Reverend Edward John Hardy, a devoted chaplain in the British army for over three decades, as he shares a heartfelt collection of anecdotes from the frontline. In his 1915 work, Hardy pays tribute to the spirit of the British soldier—affectionately known as Tommy or Mr. Thomas Atkins. With a keen eye for detail, he curates and organizes letters that spotlight the courage and humor that define these brave individuals. I did not need a war of nations to learn about the courage and humour of the British soldier, he reflects, emphasizing the authenticity and insight captured in these personal accounts. Experience the resilience and wit of the soldiers as they paint vivid pictures of life during wartime.
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    8 mins