Episodes

  • 017 - Chapter 3 America Arrives Section 4 Getting Together What The American Bluejacket Thinks Of Britain

    017 - Chapter 3 America Arrives Section 4 Getting Together What The American Bluejacket Thinks Of Britain
    Jan 17 2026
    When people think of the Great War, their minds often drift to the horrors of trenches, barbed wire, and relentless machine gun fire. Yet, the seas were equally tumultuous, with ships playing pivotal roles in military engagements during the early 20th century. Stories of the Ships is a captivating 1919 collection of first-person accounts from those who braved the battles of World War I on the water. This compelling narrative offers listeners a richer understanding of the conflicts that shaped the most devastating war in history. Lewis Ransome Freeman (1878 – 1960), an American explorer, journalist, and war correspondent, penned over twenty books detailing his extensive travels. As a lieutenant in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve during 1917-18, Freeman served as a correspondent with the Grand Fleet and was a member of the Inter-Allied Naval Armistice Commission that journeyed to Germany in 1918. (Summary by Jeffery Smith and David Wales)
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    20 mins
  • 016 - Chapter 3 America Arrives Section 3 Getting Together What The British Bluejacket Thinks Of The Ameri

    016 - Chapter 3 America Arrives Section 3 Getting Together What The British Bluejacket Thinks Of The Ameri
    Jan 17 2026
    When people think of the Great War, their minds often drift to the horrors of trenches, barbed wire, and relentless machine gun fire. Yet, the seas were equally tumultuous, with ships playing pivotal roles in military engagements during the early 20th century. Stories of the Ships is a captivating 1919 collection of first-person accounts from those who braved the battles of World War I on the water. This compelling narrative offers listeners a richer understanding of the conflicts that shaped the most devastating war in history. Lewis Ransome Freeman (1878 – 1960), an American explorer, journalist, and war correspondent, penned over twenty books detailing his extensive travels. As a lieutenant in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve during 1917-18, Freeman served as a correspondent with the Grand Fleet and was a member of the Inter-Allied Naval Armistice Commission that journeyed to Germany in 1918. (Summary by Jeffery Smith and David Wales)
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    17 mins
  • 015 - Chapter 3 America Arrives Section 2 Getting Together How The Officers Of The British And American Sh

    015 - Chapter 3 America Arrives Section 2 Getting Together How The Officers Of The British And American Sh
    Jan 17 2026
    When people think of the Great War, their minds often drift to the horrors of trenches, barbed wire, and relentless machine gun fire. Yet, the seas were equally tumultuous, with ships playing pivotal roles in military engagements during the early 20th century. Stories of the Ships is a captivating 1919 collection of first-person accounts from those who braved the battles of World War I on the water. This compelling narrative offers listeners a richer understanding of the conflicts that shaped the most devastating war in history. Lewis Ransome Freeman (1878 – 1960), an American explorer, journalist, and war correspondent, penned over twenty books detailing his extensive travels. As a lieutenant in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve during 1917-18, Freeman served as a correspondent with the Grand Fleet and was a member of the Inter-Allied Naval Armistice Commission that journeyed to Germany in 1918. (Summary by Jeffery Smith and David Wales)
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    15 mins
  • 014 - Chapter 3 America Arrives Section 1 The US Navy

    014 - Chapter 3 America Arrives Section 1 The US Navy
    Jan 17 2026
    When people think of the Great War, their minds often drift to the horrors of trenches, barbed wire, and relentless machine gun fire. Yet, the seas were equally tumultuous, with ships playing pivotal roles in military engagements during the early 20th century. Stories of the Ships is a captivating 1919 collection of first-person accounts from those who braved the battles of World War I on the water. This compelling narrative offers listeners a richer understanding of the conflicts that shaped the most devastating war in history. Lewis Ransome Freeman (1878 – 1960), an American explorer, journalist, and war correspondent, penned over twenty books detailing his extensive travels. As a lieutenant in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve during 1917-18, Freeman served as a correspondent with the Grand Fleet and was a member of the Inter-Allied Naval Armistice Commission that journeyed to Germany in 1918. (Summary by Jeffery Smith and David Wales)
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    19 mins
  • 013 - Chapter 2 Life In The Fleet Section 9 The Stokers

    013 - Chapter 2 Life In The Fleet Section 9 The Stokers
    Jan 17 2026
    When people think of the Great War, their minds often drift to the horrors of trenches, barbed wire, and relentless machine gun fire. Yet, the seas were equally tumultuous, with ships playing pivotal roles in military engagements during the early 20th century. Stories of the Ships is a captivating 1919 collection of first-person accounts from those who braved the battles of World War I on the water. This compelling narrative offers listeners a richer understanding of the conflicts that shaped the most devastating war in history. Lewis Ransome Freeman (1878 – 1960), an American explorer, journalist, and war correspondent, penned over twenty books detailing his extensive travels. As a lieutenant in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve during 1917-18, Freeman served as a correspondent with the Grand Fleet and was a member of the Inter-Allied Naval Armistice Commission that journeyed to Germany in 1918. (Summary by Jeffery Smith and David Wales)
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    21 mins
  • 012 - Chapter 2 Life In The Fleet Section 8 Coaling The Grand Fleet

    012 - Chapter 2 Life In The Fleet Section 8 Coaling The Grand Fleet
    Jan 17 2026
    When people think of the Great War, their minds often drift to the horrors of trenches, barbed wire, and relentless machine gun fire. Yet, the seas were equally tumultuous, with ships playing pivotal roles in military engagements during the early 20th century. Stories of the Ships is a captivating 1919 collection of first-person accounts from those who braved the battles of World War I on the water. This compelling narrative offers listeners a richer understanding of the conflicts that shaped the most devastating war in history. Lewis Ransome Freeman (1878 – 1960), an American explorer, journalist, and war correspondent, penned over twenty books detailing his extensive travels. As a lieutenant in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve during 1917-18, Freeman served as a correspondent with the Grand Fleet and was a member of the Inter-Allied Naval Armistice Commission that journeyed to Germany in 1918. (Summary by Jeffery Smith and David Wales)
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    27 mins
  • 011 - Chapter 2 Life In The Fleet Section 7 In A Balloon Ship

    011 - Chapter 2 Life In The Fleet Section 7 In A Balloon Ship
    Jan 17 2026
    When people think of the Great War, their minds often drift to the horrors of trenches, barbed wire, and relentless machine gun fire. Yet, the seas were equally tumultuous, with ships playing pivotal roles in military engagements during the early 20th century. Stories of the Ships is a captivating 1919 collection of first-person accounts from those who braved the battles of World War I on the water. This compelling narrative offers listeners a richer understanding of the conflicts that shaped the most devastating war in history. Lewis Ransome Freeman (1878 – 1960), an American explorer, journalist, and war correspondent, penned over twenty books detailing his extensive travels. As a lieutenant in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve during 1917-18, Freeman served as a correspondent with the Grand Fleet and was a member of the Inter-Allied Naval Armistice Commission that journeyed to Germany in 1918. (Summary by Jeffery Smith and David Wales)
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    22 mins
  • 010 - Chapter 2 Life In The Fleet Section 6 Christmas in A Happy Ship

    010 - Chapter 2 Life In The Fleet Section 6 Christmas in A Happy Ship
    Jan 17 2026
    When people think of the Great War, their minds often drift to the horrors of trenches, barbed wire, and relentless machine gun fire. Yet, the seas were equally tumultuous, with ships playing pivotal roles in military engagements during the early 20th century. Stories of the Ships is a captivating 1919 collection of first-person accounts from those who braved the battles of World War I on the water. This compelling narrative offers listeners a richer understanding of the conflicts that shaped the most devastating war in history. Lewis Ransome Freeman (1878 – 1960), an American explorer, journalist, and war correspondent, penned over twenty books detailing his extensive travels. As a lieutenant in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve during 1917-18, Freeman served as a correspondent with the Grand Fleet and was a member of the Inter-Allied Naval Armistice Commission that journeyed to Germany in 1918. (Summary by Jeffery Smith and David Wales)
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    13 mins