Pete & Gary's Military History

Pete & Gary's Military History

For more than 40 years bestselling author and historian Peter Hart has interviewed thousands of veterans about their experience of war. Join him and his chum Gary Bain as they explore all aspects of military history, from the ancient world to the Second World War. Pete and Gary don't just tell the history, they bring it to life with the words of the men and women who were there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

August 14, 2025 37 mins

Gary's back!!! The lovers' tiff that briefly separated military history's most treasured podcast duo has been resolved, and Gary has rejoined Pete for the final instalment of the story of the Battle of Omdurman.


Pete's new book on Egypt and the Sudan, Chain of Fire, is available now. Get an autographed copy at https://peter-hart.sumupstore.com/


Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain

Publisher: Mat McLachlan

Producer: Jess Stebnic...

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Peter Hart continues the special series on Egypt and the Sudan, 1882 to 1898.


Pete's new book on Egypt and the Sudan, Chain of Fire, is available now. Get an autographed copy at https://peter-hart.sumupstore.com/


Presenter: Peter Hart

Publisher: Mat McLachlan

Producer: Jess Stebnicki


Visit Gallipoli with Pete! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!


Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content ...

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: After more than five years of podcasting together, Gary has made the decision to move on. We wish him all the best. It's a sad day, but the good news is, the podcast will be continuing! Watch this space for updates on the new direction for the future.


Peter Hart continues the special series on Egypt and the Sudan, 1882 to 1898.


Pete's new book on Egypt and the Sudan, Chain of Fire, is available now. Get ...

Mark as Played

Pete and Gary continue their special series on Egypt and the Sudan, 1882 to 1898.


Pete's new book on Egypt and the Sudan, Chain of Fire, is available now. Get an autographed copy at https://peter-hart.sumupstore.com/


Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain

Publisher: Mat McLachlan

Producer: Jess Stebnicki


Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!


Become a member to listen ad-free and re...

Mark as Played

Pete and Gary continue their special series on Egypt and the Sudan, 1882 to 1898.


Pete's new book on Egypt and the Sudan, Chain of Fire, is available now. Get an autographed copy at https://peter-hart.sumupstore.com/


Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain

Publisher: Mat McLachlan

Producer: Jess Stebnicki


Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!


Become a member to listen ad-free and re...

Mark as Played

Pete and Gary continue their special series on Egypt and the Sudan, 1882 to 1898.


Pete's new book on Egypt and the Sudan, Chain of Fire, is available now. Get an autographed copy at https://peter-hart.sumupstore.com/


Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain

Publisher: Mat McLachlan

Producer: Jess Stebnicki


Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!


Become a member to listen ad-free and re...

Mark as Played

Pete and Gary continue their special series on Egypt and the Sudan, 1882 to 1898.


Pete's new book on Egypt and the Sudan, Chain of Fire, is available now. Get an autographed copy at https://peter-hart.sumupstore.com/


Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain

Publisher: Mat McLachlan

Producer: Jess Stebnicki


Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!


Become a member to listen ad-free and re...

Mark as Played

Pete and Gary continue their special series on Egypt and the Sudan, 1882 to 1898.


Pete's new book on Egypt and the Sudan, Chain of Fire, is available now. Get an autographed copy at https://peter-hart.sumupstore.com/


Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain

Publisher: Mat McLachlan

Producer: Jess Stebnicki


Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!


Become a member to listen ad-free and re...

Mark as Played

Pete and Gary continue their special series on Egypt and the Sudan, 1882 to 1898.


Pete's new book on Egypt and the Sudan, Chain of Fire, is available now. Get an autographed copy at https://peter-hart.sumupstore.com/


Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain

Publisher: Mat McLachlan

Producer: Jess Stebnicki


Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!


Become a member to listen ad-free and re...

Mark as Played

Pete and Gary continue their special series on Egypt and the Sudan, 1882 to 1898.


Pete's new book on Egypt and the Sudan, Chain of Fire, is available now. Get an autographed copy at https://peter-hart.sumupstore.com/


Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain

Publisher: Mat McLachlan

Producer: Jess Stebnicki


Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!


Become a member to listen ad-free and re...

Mark as Played

Pete and Gary continue their special series on Egypt and the Sudan, 1882 to 1898.


Pete's new book on Egypt and the Sudan, Chain of Fire, is available now. Get an autographed copy at https://peter-hart.sumupstore.com/


Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain

Publisher: Mat McLachlan

Producer: Jess Stebnicki


Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!


Become a member to listen ad-free and re...

Mark as Played

Pete and Gary continue their special series on Egypt and the Sudan, 1882 to 1898.


Pete's new book on Egypt and the Sudan, Chain of Fire, is available now. Get an autographed copy at https://peter-hart.sumupstore.com/


Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain

Publisher: Mat McLachlan

Producer: Jess Stebnicki


Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!


Become a member to listen ad-free and re...

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Pete and Gary continue their special series on Egypt and the Sudan, 1882 to 1898. This week it's the siege of Khartoum.


Pete's new book on Egypt and the Sudan, Chain of Fire, is available now. Get an autographed copy at https://peter-hart.sumupstore.com/


Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain

Publisher: Mat McLachlan

Producer: Jess Stebnicki


Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!


Be...

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Pete and Gary continue their special series on Egypt and the Sudan, 1882 to 1898. This week it's the Battle of Suakin, in December 1888.


Pete's new book on Egypt and the Sudan, Chain of Fire, is available now. Get an autographed copy at https://peter-hart.sumupstore.com/


Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain

Publisher: Mat McLachlan

Producer: Jess Stebnicki


Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more i...

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Pete and Gary continue their special series on Egypt and the Sudan, 1882 to 1898. This week they explore the rise of the religious and political leader in Sudan known as the Mahdi.


Pete's new book on Egypt and the Sudan, Chain of Fire, is available now. Get an autographed copy at https://peter-hart.sumupstore.com/


Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain

Publisher: Mat McLachlan

Producer: Jess Stebnicki


Visit Gallipoli with Pete...

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Pete and Gary continue their special series on Egypt and the Sudan, 1882 to 1898. This week it's the Battle of Tel el Kebir in September 1882.


Pete's new book on Egypt and the Sudan, Chain of Fire, is available now. Get an autographed copy at https://peter-hart.sumupstore.com/


Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain

Publisher: Mat McLachlan

Producer: Jess Stebnicki


Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for ...

Mark as Played

Pete and Gary continue their special series on Egypt and the Sudan, 1882 to 1898. In this episode they tell the story of the advance to Qassasim in 1882.


Pete's new book on Egypt and the Sudan, Chain of Fire, is available now. Get an autographed copy at https://peter-hart.sumupstore.com/


Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain

Publisher: Mat McLachlan

Producer: Jess Stebnicki


Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://ph...

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Pete and Gary continue their special series on Egypt and the Sudan, 1882 to 1898. In this episode they tell the story of the bombardment of Alexandria in July 1882.


Pete's new book on Egypt and the Sudan, Chain of Fire, is available now. Get an autographed copy at https://peter-hart.sumupstore.com/


Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain

Publisher: Mat McLachlan

Producer: Jess Stebnicki


Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to...

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Pete and Gary are back with a brand new series! The campaigns in Egypt and the Sudan from 1882 to 1898 were instrumental in shaping the officers who later served in the Great War, men including Churchill, Kitchener, Hamilton and many others. In a series of gripping episodes, Pete and Gary will explore why this was such an important conflict, and tell the story in the words of the men who were there.


Pete's new book on Egypt and ...

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April 3, 2025 47 mins

Pete and Gary revisit their popular Waterloo series. In this final episode, they conclude the story of Field Marshal Blucher, one of the great characters of the Napoleonic story.


Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain

Publisher: Mat McLachlan

Producer: Jess Stebnicki


Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!


Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 p...

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