First World War

Type: Concept

First World War

As of November 2026, First World War has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Apr 2018 on Dan Carlin. Central theme of the episode, discussing the historical significance and impact of the First World War.

World War I, or the First World War, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Central Powers. One of the deadliest conflicts in history, World War I caused 15 to 22 million deaths, including those resulting from war crimes and genocides. The war also contributed to the spread of the Spanish flu pandemic. The conflict saw important developments in weaponry, including machine guns, artillery, aircraft, chemical weapons, and tanks.

First World War at a glance
Mentioned in3 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heardApr 2018 on Dan Carlin
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What do podcasts say about First World War?

3 quotes from Tom Holland, recorded on Dan Carlin and The Rest Is History.

  • It's easy to get caught up in the diary of this one soldier...
    Dan Carlin · · Hear it
  • Referenced as part of the chaos leading to Nazi rise and Hitler’s revenge… since November 1918.
    Tom Holland · The Rest Is History · · Hear it
  • Referenced as historical backdrop without evaluative language in the provided excerpt.
    Tom Holland · The Rest Is History · · Hear it

How do different shows talk about First World War?

2 shows discussed First World War in these episodes; The Rest Is History leans critical.

Who talks about First World War on podcasts?

Tom Holland brought up First World War; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on The Rest Is History.

What is First World War mentioned alongside?

First World War is most often mentioned alongside Munich, Dunkirk and King George VI.

Mentioned together: Munich, Dunkirk, King George VI, Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, Belgium, France, Flanders, Germany, Paul Reynaud, British king