Smoke Screens - Fortress Location - Recruitment Age I OUT OF THE TRENCHES

[@Gwartonium]

Nothing better than some cereal and Out of the Trenches in the morning

[@jien1988]

History Central While we are having dinner when OotT came out

[@Gwartonium]

jien1988 What country do you live in?

[@Denis-yz5dq]

History Central WRONG! Masturbating while watching out of the trenches is the best!

[@AndreaCremoni]

Savage Denis

[@roryokane5907]

History Central "Trenches and Chill"?

[@5ratar457]

Ah,I can't wait for the day where you'll do an episode of Out of the Trenches with you actually in a trench.

[@rat_thrower5604]

Then they wouldn't be out of the trenches...

[@Zebred2001]

Wew 'e could stand next to the trench (Monty Python voice).

[@Crazykid-ob6mp]

Would have to be renamed "In the trenches". (Alternatively titled "Indy has a big trench adventure and gets PTSD)

[@holgerkjller2376]

He Would have to leave the trench On camera.

[@Depipro]

Hello Indy! Since I took you up on your pronunciation of Przemyśl quite a while ago, it's only fair that I now state it sounds quite correct indeed in this video!

[@VladTevez]

Happy Easter to everyone!

[@l.o4456]

V. Athanasiou Thank you very much :)

[@snorlis]

Easter is made up !

[@Ozzymandias493]

What a nice guy

[@jhavenieoncarlgraycochea9447]

V. Athanasiou you too mate!

[@emperorjustiniani8158]

V. Athanasiou happy Easter lad!

[@mssrodelmap5414]

i have a question for out of the trenches. it's about soldiers boots, how were they made, and how did they develop before and during the war? and how did boot designers react to problems like mud, and trenchfoot? how good/bad were they ? and how was the boots industry affected by the naval blockade in germany? thanks for this amazing show, it is so much better than you guys might think. keep up.

[@Zman44444]

I must say... this community is one of the more.. smart, understanding ones out there. Appreciate you all. Appreciate you Indie!

[@cryacells]

Who does the amazing art in the thumbnails?

[@TheGreatWar]

+Cameron Jones This is from an American recruitment poster from WW1

[@mistyderevage3649]

Hey Indy I have a question. at the battle of Fort Osowiec is it true that the Russian troops in the fort during the time they were gassed and fought the Germans is it true that the Germans got scarred and terrified over the Russains because I heard that at the battle the Russains look like zombies due to coughing up blood and bits of there own lungs. love the show keep up the good work

[@ColasTeam]

I believe that topic has been discussed in the past. If I don't wrongly recall, there is little to no evidence of that actually happenin.

[@monkeybread3004]

@@ColasTeam what are you talking about? There's plenty of evidence, it's literally called the "attack of the dead men"

[@ColasTeam]

@@monkeybread3004 Well, I'm fairly sure this very channel said it's almost certainly a myth. Which makes way more sense because it's a really stupid story.

[@razzledazzle7776]

The great courses plus has some great tastes sponsoring both the Great War and Lindybeige.

[@booradley6832]

They are one of those companies that sponsors anyone even remotely in their range, like skillshare.

[@brokenbridge6316]

Nice vide about the use of smoke and about fortresses. It was quite informative. Great job.

[@arya3528]

Hi Indy, I've always been enjoying your show since 1916 and I can admit about how much of a great show this channel was! My question about the Great War is, how is the sanitation in the trenches? And does sanitation related disease a common problem in the trenches? I'm sorry if it's ever been answered before in the show, and I hope this'll make it to the vids. Thanks for such a great show

[@arya3528]

Mark Vance lol I guess I'm the one that's not been digging deep enough

[@akrybion]

Arya Respati I think they had special holes and drains for the waste. It wasn't that hygenic, but I think it was tried to. After all, getting all you soldiers sick could be fatal for a frontline. Of course it also depends in circumstance. And relativly secure trench on a lesser fought over section probably was much cleaner than a constantly disputed one.

[@stevekaczynski3793]

A British battalion would typically dig latrine pits inside their trench network. Soldiers often ignore them in their memoirs - it was a somewhat gritty subject. Lime and other chemicals were used to mask the odour and disinfect the latrines but the smell was quite pervasive. A corporal was usually put in charge of sanitation in the British Army.

[@Tsumami__]

Imagine having to go poo in the midst of artillery fire and shells going off.

[@silas4lagoon776]

Love the show and I can't wait for Belau wood. I have not found a good explanation to date of the battle.

[@gregwiens9146]

I love your channel, and even more your "chair of wisdom". I am a Mennonite pastor and my family were contentious projectors in Russia (father's side) and America (mother's side). Could you do a story on how countries forced contentious objectors to work? Thanks Indy. Great show.

[@jordingusse3404]

at 3:15 you actually see a Belgian soldier, not a french. love the show and keep up the good work. ps: happy easter and greetings from Belgium!

[@Kretek]

5:13 Oh, my , god!!! :O Indy. You did it. You finally pronounced it correctly.

[@Kurtownia]

Hah, you're right! Pronounced it like a native Pole would. Don't know why that matters, but he did it :P

[@odinssverd]

I must know: is it 2 syllables in Polish?

[@Kurtownia]

Indeed it is.

[@odinssverd]

That's gratifying to know, as a former linguistics student :)

[@grumpystranger6377]

I was so surprised I had to rewind to make sure I heard it correctly. Well done, hopefully that's the end of przemysil for good :)

[@dimitarilkov3188]

keep up the amazing work team

[@adamsolecki3254]

Was just getting in to bed and checking to see if Out of the Trenches has uploaded anything new. Awesome!

[@Alopex1]

Hey Indy, Flo & Crew, I have a question for Out of the Trenches: Did Guards units such as the Coldstream Guards, the Leib Regiment or the Pavlov Grenadiers receive any special training or equipment privileges, and were they used in the same way as regular troops were used, or for more specialised action? Love your show, it’s absolutely fantastic - keep up the amazing work!!! And special greetings and thanks to the guys behind the cameras and desktops whom we hardly ever get to see, but who are crucial for your show :)

[@wojtekimbier]

5:15 wow :0 I had to go back and listen again because I almost couldn't believe Indy pronounced Przemyśl correctly

[@stevekaczynski3793]

On July 1, 1916, at Gommecourt, a small part of the 46th Division put in a failed attack after the main attack in the morning, following an "inadequate" smoke screen accompanied by a barrage. Basically, only one platoon of a Sherwood Foresters battalion attacked and that was because the attack order was cancelled but the cancellation never reached this platoon. All but one man in the platoon was hit.

[@minskhanly1988]

I had a weird bug that said this was an upload by vsauce, I am relieved it is you and the team Indi. Happy Easter everyone

[@geegeeuk7]

Some British units used smoke candels to cover their advance on the first day of the battle of the Somme. This was usual where the soldiers had a long distance to cover to get to the enemys trenches.

[@Mike-tg7dj]

Awesome point Indy! The United States east coast is covered with static fortresses that were obsolete by the time they were finished. The two at the mouth of Mobile Bay Alabama proved to be useless against Farragut's flotilla in the battle of Mobile Bay.

[@subscribermaniacz8]

Question for out of the trenches: what was urban combat like and how did it evolve during the war thanks and love the show

[@Dollt28]

I hope that next regular episode will include eastern front as well, it has been over two weeks and 8 videos

[@nellennatea]

You are always so interesting to listen to. Your knowledge of history. I love this channel.

[@TheCauseofWarTeam]

I just wanted to say I have been following this show for a very long time and I have never made a comment. But Just wanted to say I love the show you are all doing a great job. Thanks for making my weeks better with every new episode!

[@paulvonhindenburg8674]

Good day to you sirs! I read an article about Denmark in WWI and its tug-of-war of neutrality. They mentioned about Denmark not being able to continue any war efforts made because it was still an agricultural country in the outbreak of the war so it is settled that Danish soldiers won't be seeing combat in Gallipoli, Verdun, Russia whoever they're allied to. They also mentioned Germany demanding Denmark to lay mines between Jutland and Funen considering King Christian X's promise for "unbiased neutrality" between Denmark and the belligerents. Maybe shed some light about Denmark's relations between the Central/Entente powers? Loving the show!!!!!!!!!! (I want you to shout)

[@Doongie4ever]

I'm done playing Battlefield 1 but I still love to learn about the Great War.

[@sasmate9042]

For Out Of The Trenches: Hey Indy and team, greetings from London. I'm a huge fan of the show I can tell everyone works very hard. My great grandfather fought in the British Royal Marines in the Second World War and thus, I wish to join the Royal Marines also. My question is what was the role of the Royal Marines in World War One, and did any other nations have Marines and if so, how were they used and where were they deployed? Regards Lewis Prunty

[@vinz4066]

5years later did you do it ?

[@janainaschierholt3775]

Hi Indy, Flo, and crew, I have a couple of suggestions for some special episodes: Brazil in WWI and a special about the tunnelers. Thank you for the amazing show!

[@SirSaladhead]

You mentioned child soldiers as a contributing factor to brutality of the following conflicts and revolutions. This made me think of several ongoing conflicts in the present where violence keeps escalating...say Africa and the middle east. History keeps repeating itself indeed.

[@UnintentionalSubmarine]

Child soldiers in the African conflicts are generally not due to a critical shortage of adult males, rather they are/were used because they are easily impressed (as in forced) and equally easy to maintain and control. Most if not all of the groups using them have a core, or should I say 'main' army, of adult soldiers that are the ones that do more than provide hot bodies and hands to shoot with. And then there is the psychological aspect ("that's a poor malnourished kid, I can't shoot him"), which I'm pretty sure the older conflicts specifically tried to avoid, while these newer conflicts embrace them. It's fucking brutal, and I have yet to see a case where it isn't downright evil too.

[@Tsumami__]

Adecodoo that doesn’t mean history doesn’t repeat itself, it just means that humans are stupid hominids.

[@alecblunden8615]

War is an occupation for the young. The younger the better as the very young do not have the fear reaction most learn later on nor do they have the settled moral standards of older people. It's ideal for military planners - as long as they have no scruples.

[@paulbenedict1289]

He pronounced 'Przemysl' correctly !!!

[@ufukerendalkran6692]

Hi team, love the show! I would like to ask, Since the musterd gas stayed effective for a long time, did the germans ever considered using mustard gas to block the overwhelming Allied offensives especially after the Spring of 1918? for gaining time to retreat or build defenses or moving troops and such

[@Lucas-wq9tp]

hey Indy I have a question for out of the trenches: how were consensus oupjecter treated my great great grandfather was one and was liked by the men but was hated by the C.O

[@zulugu6465]

Thanks for this channel and your engagement! Were there any planned oder realized airborne operations in WW I? Are there any examples for WW I special operations ops like the Commando or Brandenburger raids in WW II?

[@markgarcia3101]

Building a strong fortress seems to complex

[@assaultguy859]

Mark Garcia HAH

[@pizzatime3367]

To anyone who sees this comment I hope you have a happy Easter!

[@l.o4456]

Wnstn Chrchll Even as a German I thank you xD Happy Easter as well :D

[@El_Presidente_5337]

Happy easter :)

[@garge7676]

We can write "Happy Easter!" On a bunch of bombs and drop them on Germany!

[@travismoss3492]

Happy Easter to you as well.

[@zeeplaguedoctor]

happy easter to you aswell!

[@alex-v5j3w]

My great-grandad single handedly invented the smoke screens used in WWII

[@primpal08]

Love The Great Courses. Have several of them. Love the show too BTW.

[@dalien3457]

Hi Indi! I've been following the channel for a long time and look forward every week! Can you say what was going on the SE Asia at the time? Particularly in modern day Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. 谢谢！

[@calebshonk5838]

Static defenses placed closer to the front line are also more susceptible to capture due to longer and more vulnerable supply lines for the defender, as well as decreased response time for relief forces. For the attacker, the opposite is true. An attacker has the ability to choose when, where and how to initiate contact with a fortified position, while defender's abilities to engage are literally set in stone. The best static defenses are placed far from the presumed frontline and used to delay an attacking force so that other, more mobile forces are able to counter the attacking force. Much like medieval castles placed in a central, strategic locations with a contingent of cavalry that can respond to hot areas as needed. This is the same concept used in American frontier forts and modern Forward-Operating-Bases in Iraq and Afghanistan.

[@chrisdonnelly3515]

Hola Indy! I am a student studying civil engineering in the United States. My question to you is what role did engineers play in world war 1? Keep up the great war guys! Look forward to hearing back from you!

[@garypollard9215]

First of all, you guys are doing an outstanding job. My grandfather was in the First Marine division and fought in Europe and came home. In the 1940's and !950's there was a History book used in schools that actually had my grandfathers picture in it in the World War I section. The picture shows members of the First Marines walking down a street arm in arm with British troops. My question is, was it common that the allies got along well, or was there any dissension amongst them when they would meet either on the battle field or in rest areas?

[@ryanstewart3640]

Dear Indy and team, Argyll and Bute where I live lost a local hero a few years ago, his name was Tommy Cossar who during The Second World War was part of a team of apparently 3 Scots and two others who accepted the German garrison surrender of Copenhagen which had around 10,000 - 20,000 German Soliders in 1945. I had the real privilege of interviewing this man when he was still alive and I've been wondering if there are any stories like this from the First World War, perhaps times when artillery barrages or starvation was so intense that a small handful of soldiers on the front would find themselves taking thousands of prisoners who were completely unwilling to continue fighting and simply wished to find safety amongst their enemy. Thanks in advance.

[@garrettcasselman647]

Hi Indy and everybody at the Great War, big fan of this project you guys have set out to accomplish. When you mention fortress complexes I have trouble visualizing exactly what is being besieged or fought over. My question is: say I'm standing infront of a fortress like Prymyzl, what exactly am I looking at?

[@kungfukenny3376]

Hi Indy! Love how you put time and effort into these videos. Were animals like dogs used to aid soldiers in the frontlines? I know it's quite a weird question but just watched the movie "War Horse". And I wondered if animals in the Great War were historically accurate.

[@TGGH01]

Hi Indy and crew from the wheat lands of Minnesota I had a question for out of the trenches what we're the steps taken to fix a trench after a artillery barrage or from alot of hand grenades keep up the great work.

[@jakubtoth3887]

hey Indy, ive got a question, how was slovakia influenced in the great war and what happend at the lupkow pass? thanks.

[@mrspeedyhd6281]

Jakub Toth i was thinking that

[@yarmouk334]

I have a question for out of the trenches. Since most of the nobility in the countries fighting each other were related, was the main objective of the warring to drive out troopsor capture prisoners of war (to a degree) instead of just killing?And a reason why the war was drawn out for so long? That's possibly a dumb question but I'm curious. Also, is there an internet archive of soldiers of the American, French, and British armies.. like draft cards, etc? I believe I have relatives from each of those countries and possibly North Africa. Can you guys do a segment on Lemmy's WWI collection and interview his son unless it's too soon? I recommend this channel to everyone I know because well I'm a history nerd especially when it comes to warfare between my ancestors homelands and other genealogy...stuff. Keep up the awesome work!!!!🎯👌

[@andrewbrindescu6666]

incendiary grenades​ not been use ? great work. thanks

[@ETFRoss]

Valid points on the fortresses

[@BountyFlamor]

I would like to request an OOTT episode on WW1 fortresses in general.

[@TheGreatWar]

We did a Special on "The Design of Przemyśl Fortress" and there is more to expect from Fort Douaumont soon.

[@thomasdarling2071]

Hi, love the channel and all the work you do. My question for out of the trenches is where British soldiers condemned to death for desertion given a fair trial? Or where they used to make an example of?

[@mrpotato52]

to Indy and fellow historians! I'm an engineer in the British royal navy and was told a rumour about why the British adopted the beret, would like to know if they adopted so the troops could shave their hair around it and other information on hygiene in the trenches? thank you if you could get back to me! love the show

[@MattMerica76]

Dear Indy, There is an article on the internet that you would most likely find interesting information. It is a report by the US Military on European opinions of US troops while they were in Europe. Its called 42 quotes on the US military during ww1, There is a link that brings you to the actual Report. Also look up the Near East Relief organization, it talks about how the US helped the Armenians during the war. Also did you know that we supplied the British and Russians with rifles.

[@generalantonescu8270]

Please, make a video about the spies(in general) from ww1, please, as quick as possible, i need some good ideas for a project...please please please

[@granc34]

Hi Indy! I have a Question for Out of the Trenches, What was Malta's use during the war.Thanks and keep on the good work

[@maxattack5338]

When you guys upload at the exact same time as Forgotten Weapons... why must I be forced to make these choices

[@gajop]

Disappointed you didn't mention corporal Momcilo Gavric, who was 7 years old when he got recruited! It's such an interesting fact :)

[@peglegnoid6139]

I enlisted when I was 16yrs. old in 1972 USN.

[@Fear-less-De-Adventure]

Hello Indy and crew! A question for out of the Trenches. How extensive was the use of steam power during the war and the impact, both positive and negative, did this technology have? I remember reading from Eddie Rickenbacker's Biography that there was such a thing as the Steam Powered car model that was prone to explode. I love the industiral and post industiral era's of history, and am interested in these stories. Just want to now what you know about it.

[@GalenLeRaaz]

Hi Indy & Crew! it took me a lot time to muster the effort to actually comment on the series. I'm hooked in what is known in my country (Poland) as Forgotten War since January this year (blame the Battlefield 1 trailer analysis) and already made it on par with the current events (yay!). So my query is actually combined with 3 questions: 1. Are you going to make the analysis of the DLC trailers for BF1 as well? 2. The first DLC trailer said about "(...) French adopting the new battlecry "Ils ne passeront pas!" (They shall not pass!)". Were there other distinctive battlecries, except for the standard "For King and Country!" or "Für der Kaiser!" and such? For example, the Polish soldiers in the Napoleonic wars and later uprisings in the XIX century shouted "Za Wolność naszą i waszą!" (For freedom ours and yours!). 3. My great grandfather, mjr Alfred Bojarski, was serving in the German Imperial Army, in the units of Polnishe Wermaht (sorry for the terrible spelling), dressed in a distinctive white parade uniform, at least what I was told and shown in a photograph fron that period. I know that my countrymen served in other armies in the Forgotten War (a gimmic which basically we can see in every other multinational conflict in modern times), but did they really had distinctive parade uniforms? And did other minorities in the Old World had them as well, like Croatians, Hungarians and Cossacs? You don't need to answer each question in one episode. I'm not a Patron yet, but I do try to recommend Your channel to my friends and coworkers, kinda like a social marketing ;). Thanks for all your hard work! Always looking foward to the next episode.

[@thorgalaegirsson6673]

Regarding the question about child soldiers:Italy by 1917 was obliged by the number of casualties to recruit 16 years old boy, the so called "Boy of the 99". Despite their extremely young age they proved fundamental to avoid a total breakthrough by the Austrian-German forces after Caporetto.

[@yotamravid3159]

Hello, Indy and team! My grandfather passed away a few years ago, and he left behind for me 3 helmets he found over the years. now, the one that I wanted to ask about is a one he got from an Egyptian officer during the six days war. Now, it looks JUST like the broody helmet the British had during ww1. So, what I ask is, did the British leave equipment behind for their colonies, or did the colonies even try to steal British equipment during The Great War? thank you, and keep up the good work!

[@stevekaczynski3793]

I can answer that: the Egyptian army in 1948 had a fair amount of British equipment, including Brodies and Lee-Enfields, although their soldiers often lacked boots and wore sandals in battle. In 1956, the year of Suez, they had started to receive Soviet equipment but perhaps reservists still had the older British items in 1967.

[@StarGundam007]

Just to add on the last part of your question. The only time i know of an British "colony" stealing equipment was in WW2 and it was a 20mm Hispano aircraft cannon. It was sent back to Australia to be reversed engineered and used with our home built fighter the Boomerang.

[@douglaswhite7328]

Hi Indy, since this episode was about fortresses, could you comment on the German (Prussian?) fortress (Festung Boyen) at Lotzen (present-day Gizycko, Poland)? What sort of action(s) took place there in WW! other than staging area for the Battle(s) of the Masurian Lakes early in the War??

[@andresbidault]

Hi Indy and Crew! What´s up? I´ve a question for OOTT. How was the situation in South America during the Great War? Many of them gave supplies to the Allies, but was that it? Thank you very much and keep with the amazing work you are doing. PD: Waiting for the special about the German-Asia corps ; )

[@TheMcFele]

I would love to see some "behind the scenes" footage. Indy are u reading the answers for Out of the trenches from cuecards?

[@help9870]

How do you know all this stuff about WW1? Great show!

[@ottovonbismarck7094]

Even though Spain was neutral, did they play a big role in the war? Was there a faction that tried to win them over to either the Allied or Central powers?

[@johnvilliers5579]

It paid Spain to be neutral as they sold (rather shoddy and who cares about the copyright) weapons to anyone they could. See the C&Rsenal series for further details.

[@festivalpeach6678]

Hello guys I guess I'm kind of early. Even though it's like 12:00 AM in NZ. Sadly I don't have any questions.

[@connordunne6548]

Hello Indy. I'm a big history buff and have been watching your show since the beginning. Keep it up! Can you tell me how common it was for enlisted men to "rise through the ranks" and become commissioned officers? Did that happen at all during the war?

[@bucketsessions5813]

Indy I have a question for out of the trenches: How did tanks and tank tactics develop during world war 1? Often British officers would dismiss them as useless because they think it would be knocked out easily by artillery. The infantry favored the tank, but wanted them to be in the rear. And is it really true that the Germans produced only 20 tanks?

[@aaronmorton5427]

Hey I have a question for the next out of the trenches: How many, and how likely was it for soldiers who fought at day one of the war to fight and survive all the way to the very last day? Thank you for this series, brilliant videos.

[@jll1311]

Könnt ihr mal etwas über die Aufstände in den Kolonien machen ? :-)

[@nathanhubball]

hi Indy, I don't know if you've already answered this in another video, but were radium iron sights used during the first world war? love the channel keep up the spectacular work!

[@mistyderevage3649]

Hello Indy I have a question. during 1915 on the Russain front there was a battle at Fort Osowiec or what it is called sometimes "Attack of the Dead". I have to know did the Russian troops look dead or is just to spice up the story a bit this story really interests me love the show. keep up the good work.

[@grandwizardteo]

Nice "Ś" my friend! I did hear a really nice "Ś" sound. I know You've been in Poland recently. Unfortunately i hadn't had the time to meet You. But i did notice, that the town is no longer called Pshemsyl for You. Its PshemyŚl, right? Right. Its not that easy when You have to pronounce "Ś" with a consonant like "L" right after "Ś". Przemyśl is hard to pronounce even for polish people. Much easier in case of a vowel following "Ś". For example "ŚORBAĆ", which means "to slurp". But to make it harder, its not correct to write "Śorbać" in polish. Instead we will use 2 letters (S+I) to express basically the same sound. SIORBAĆ. Keep up the good work. :)

[@OldWillieSherman]

Have you guys ever thought about doing a bio special on Ernst Junger? I'm reading his memoir, Storm of Steel, now, and he seems like a pretty interesting guy

[@JohnSmith-zf1lq]

The smoke shell at 1:50 would make a great desktop. Would that be white phosphorus?

[@jameshickman6006]

Are you going to talk about the Balfour Declaration Indy?

[@fernandozammitterus5384]

happy easter to everyone right now

[@chasepennell3433]

Why in all the pictures in World War 1 of planes crashed they where not exploded? Thanks.Keep up the good work

[@MephLeo]

- Keep up the amazing work!! - EEEEEEK!

[@LuizAlexPhoenix]

I imagine that building forts closer to supply lines was a strategic decision. Making it a more effective block to enemies and easier to keep supplied. Also, having a cordon of forts near the border was more of a French thing. And it didn't always work. The enemy can just go around the line. Rendering so many expensive fortifications quite useless.

[@bigbrowntau]

Another factor about why smoke screens weren't used much in the early part of the war is the enemy reaction to smoke. A basic infantry tactic is to fire machine guns into smoke screens. If you have a relatively poor, local smoke screen, you're basically saying to the enemy: "Shoot here, we're hiding men." A smoke screen needs to be dense and large, something hard to do in 1914.

[@SirSaladhead]

Hadn't thought of that. Makes sense.

[@bigbrowntau]

No worries. :) Hope you're enjoying this channel as much as I am.

[@shadymerchant1198]

will you do an episode on the various mascots that armies had?

[@lecterulyanov3853]

hi Indy and team. I have a question. My great grandfather served in a Lancashire regiment at the ANZAC cove landings. I think the Lancashire Fusiliers, but I am not certain. could you tell me anything about that regiment and what happened to them? All I know is that my great grandfather was shot twice and had to be evacuated. Keep up the great work guys!!!

[@johnvilliers5579]

If you know your Grandfathers name Service Number and which Battalion he was in, you can write to the National Records Office at Kew but a lot of records were destroyed during the Blitz in WW2. If you can go to Kew, Essentially, the more you can give, the better.Another source for you could be the Lancashire Fusiliers Museum. This may get you the information you need to go to Kew. www.lancs-fusiliers.co.uk/links/linksother.html or [e-mail]/wiki/Lancashire_Fusilierswww.lancs-fusiliers.co.uk/gallerynew/1st5thgallipoli/1st_5th%20Galliploi.htmwww.telegraph.co.uk/history/world-war-one/inside-first-world-war/part-six/10607886/gallipoli-landing-victoria-crosses.htmlwww.1914-1918.net/lancsfus.htmThe last one will allow you to narrow down the Bn he served in. 1st, 1/5th, 1/8th or 9th. 1st was regular, 1/5th and 1/8th were Territorial and 9th was New Army.I hope this will help with your research.

[@roganparkin3076]

Hi Indy I have a question for out of the trenches what was humour like in WW1 I've heard of things like the wipers times but was it just the British or was apparent on both sides thanks love the show!

[@doge9858]

Hello Indy, question for out of the trenches: did they use dogs? If so, what were these dogs?

[@SamonMarquis]

A question regarding the First World War: what percentage Germany split their (war) resources per front? As in, 60 for the Western Front, and 40 for the Eastern Front?

[@Nick_Hammer]

static defenses vs a strong mobile force debate certainly got settled on the western front in ww 2.

[@nathansaskara9991]

Hi Indy,greetings from indonesia.I have a question for you and the chair of wisdom.what are the part of south east Asia colony in the great war.thank you for the great work

[@atanasarnaudov8253]

Soldiers as young as 12 served in the Bulgarian Army during the Balkan Wars and WW1. It was and very much still is thought of as honorable to have a son in the military and mothers were known to BEG recruiters to take their sons over their neighbours. This mentality came to bight us in the ass later during the war as the country side was so badly depopulated that the 1918 harvest rotted away in the fields - no one was left to pick it.

[@jjeennss2000]

hello from belgium

[@Cdodders27]

It is often said the trench lines stretched from the North Sea to the Swiss border in a relatively unbroken line. Could you walk from the Swiss border to the North Sea without having to get out the trench?

[@3gunslingers]

2:23 Are you sure this is a smoke screen? Looks far more like a dust plume from a troop movement or convoy.

[@dbzshadow1440]

Wassup Indy! In Robert K. Massie's "Castles of Steel", it says that at the beginning of hostilities between Britain and Germany, British ships like the cable ship 'Teleconia' had grappled and cut five German telegraph wires. They went to Brest, Vigo, Tenerife, and two to New York. Was cutting telegraph wires to neutral countries considered a violation of a countries neutrality? If so, what was the reaction from neutral countries such as the U.S.? Thank you and keep up the good work!

[@highlandrab19]

The big reason for not using some screens is probably because they used machine guns in fixed fields of fire and massed rifle fire in enfilades meaning that you were being funnelled in front of the guns by barbed wire and earthworks thus meaning you didn't need to see the enemy to kill them.

[@rusty8289]

hi indy and team. can you tell me what siam (thailand) did in the war p.s keep up to good work

[@tristanthebolshevik340]

Hey indy and gang ,love your work and I hope you keep up the videos even after November 2018 .my question is was it true that the French treated the African American troop that they were given to them by general persing with equality and that they actually fought together on the front ?which would be extremely rare and progressive given the time period I hope you answer this question thanks.