Episodes

  • 009 - A Philosophy of War

    009 - A Philosophy of War
    Jan 6 2026
    Join Lieutenant Richard Haigh as he recounts his extraordinary journey from serving with the 2nd Royal Berkshire Infantry Regiment in the battle-scarred Somme region of 1916 to becoming a pioneer in tank warfare. When the British Army sought volunteers for the newly introduced tanks, Haigh eagerly stepped forward in December 1916. In this captivating narrative, he shares the rigorous training and pivotal battles he experienced until the wars conclusion in 1918. Recognized for his bravery with the Military Cross in 1916, Haighs story is one of courage and resilience, culminating in his resignation from service in 1919 to join the General Reserve of Officers. (Summary by William A. Crenshaw)
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    15 mins
  • 008 - Rest and Discipline

    008 - Rest and Discipline
    Jan 6 2026
    Join Lieutenant Richard Haigh as he recounts his extraordinary journey from serving with the 2nd Royal Berkshire Infantry Regiment in the battle-scarred Somme region of 1916 to becoming a pioneer in tank warfare. When the British Army sought volunteers for the newly introduced tanks, Haigh eagerly stepped forward in December 1916. In this captivating narrative, he shares the rigorous training and pivotal battles he experienced until the wars conclusion in 1918. Recognized for his bravery with the Military Cross in 1916, Haighs story is one of courage and resilience, culminating in his resignation from service in 1919 to join the General Reserve of Officers. (Summary by William A. Crenshaw)
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    8 mins
  • 007 - The Second Battle

    007 - The Second Battle
    Jan 6 2026
    Join Lieutenant Richard Haigh as he recounts his extraordinary journey from serving with the 2nd Royal Berkshire Infantry Regiment in the battle-scarred Somme region of 1916 to becoming a pioneer in tank warfare. When the British Army sought volunteers for the newly introduced tanks, Haigh eagerly stepped forward in December 1916. In this captivating narrative, he shares the rigorous training and pivotal battles he experienced until the wars conclusion in 1918. Recognized for his bravery with the Military Cross in 1916, Haighs story is one of courage and resilience, culminating in his resignation from service in 1919 to join the General Reserve of Officers. (Summary by William A. Crenshaw)
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    28 mins
  • 006 - The First Battle

    006 - The First Battle
    Jan 6 2026
    Join Lieutenant Richard Haigh as he recounts his extraordinary journey from serving with the 2nd Royal Berkshire Infantry Regiment in the battle-scarred Somme region of 1916 to becoming a pioneer in tank warfare. When the British Army sought volunteers for the newly introduced tanks, Haigh eagerly stepped forward in December 1916. In this captivating narrative, he shares the rigorous training and pivotal battles he experienced until the wars conclusion in 1918. Recognized for his bravery with the Military Cross in 1916, Haighs story is one of courage and resilience, culminating in his resignation from service in 1919 to join the General Reserve of Officers. (Summary by William A. Crenshaw)
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    13 mins
  • 005 - Preparations for the Show

    005 - Preparations for the Show
    Jan 6 2026
    Join Lieutenant Richard Haigh as he recounts his extraordinary journey from serving with the 2nd Royal Berkshire Infantry Regiment in the battle-scarred Somme region of 1916 to becoming a pioneer in tank warfare. When the British Army sought volunteers for the newly introduced tanks, Haigh eagerly stepped forward in December 1916. In this captivating narrative, he shares the rigorous training and pivotal battles he experienced until the wars conclusion in 1918. Recognized for his bravery with the Military Cross in 1916, Haighs story is one of courage and resilience, culminating in his resignation from service in 1919 to join the General Reserve of Officers. (Summary by William A. Crenshaw)
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    14 mins
  • 004 - Moving up the Line

    004 - Moving up the Line
    Jan 6 2026
    Join Lieutenant Richard Haigh as he recounts his extraordinary journey from serving with the 2nd Royal Berkshire Infantry Regiment in the battle-scarred Somme region of 1916 to becoming a pioneer in tank warfare. When the British Army sought volunteers for the newly introduced tanks, Haigh eagerly stepped forward in December 1916. In this captivating narrative, he shares the rigorous training and pivotal battles he experienced until the wars conclusion in 1918. Recognized for his bravery with the Military Cross in 1916, Haighs story is one of courage and resilience, culminating in his resignation from service in 1919 to join the General Reserve of Officers. (Summary by William A. Crenshaw)
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    12 mins
  • 003 - Later Days of Training

    003 - Later Days of Training
    Jan 6 2026
    Join Lieutenant Richard Haigh as he recounts his extraordinary journey from serving with the 2nd Royal Berkshire Infantry Regiment in the battle-scarred Somme region of 1916 to becoming a pioneer in tank warfare. When the British Army sought volunteers for the newly introduced tanks, Haigh eagerly stepped forward in December 1916. In this captivating narrative, he shares the rigorous training and pivotal battles he experienced until the wars conclusion in 1918. Recognized for his bravery with the Military Cross in 1916, Haighs story is one of courage and resilience, culminating in his resignation from service in 1919 to join the General Reserve of Officers. (Summary by William A. Crenshaw)
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    11 mins
  • 002 - First Days of Training

    002 - First Days of Training
    Jan 6 2026
    Join Lieutenant Richard Haigh as he recounts his extraordinary journey from serving with the 2nd Royal Berkshire Infantry Regiment in the battle-scarred Somme region of 1916 to becoming a pioneer in tank warfare. When the British Army sought volunteers for the newly introduced tanks, Haigh eagerly stepped forward in December 1916. In this captivating narrative, he shares the rigorous training and pivotal battles he experienced until the wars conclusion in 1918. Recognized for his bravery with the Military Cross in 1916, Haighs story is one of courage and resilience, culminating in his resignation from service in 1919 to join the General Reserve of Officers. (Summary by William A. Crenshaw)
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    25 mins