Who were the “Old Contemptibles”? Phil explores the elite British Expeditionary Force that faced the might of the German army in 1914. From the Kaiser's infamous insult to the brutal battles of Ypres and Mons, this episode honours the men who stood their ground.

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Step into the trenches of history with British military historian, battlefield guide, and physicist Phil Baxter. Into Battle explores the strategy, politics, and human stories behind global conflicts — from the shell crisis of WW1 to the legacy of the Commonwealth. Each episode blends expert insight with rare memorabilia and tactical analysis to bring the past vividly to life.

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