Podcast Questions & Answers Ep 8

[@pauliemc2010]

Was brought up right next to lord derbys estate in Liverpool/knowsley. Well in between the estates of the Stanley and derby families. As oblivious to the history in regards to the pals battalions until my interest in the Great War grew. Used to go pouching on the grounds when I was a kid. Was reading that some of the pals trained on the estate before departing to other depos around the country. Sort of struck home how close I was to a piece of history so close to my home. And from there my interest in the Great War grew. Recently come across this channel paul and it’s amazing, thank you the time and effort. I listen you and the western front association lectures on a daily basis. So thank you.

[@pauliemc2010]

Just downloaded The Liverpool pals by Graham maddocks. Thank you for the recommendation.

[@OldFrontLine]

Thank you! And thanks for sharing that. Glad the channel is of interest.

[@bolivar2153]

The picture on the thumbnail shows a guard from my grandfather's battalion, 1/10 (Scottish) Battalion, the King's (Liverpool Regiment) in 1918.

[@OldFrontLine]

It is indeed, and they get a mention in the podcast.

[@johnpage4581]

Paul was the lewis gun used in the first world war

[@OldFrontLine]

Yes, the British started using it in 1915. I covered this a little in a recent QnA episode.

[@johnpage4581]

Thanks Paul remember my dad saying he trained on the lewis gun ,poss 1920s..