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Welcome to the BRITISH HOME FRONT IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR. This series was recorded at the UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS in June 2018 to accompany a conference marking the contribution by the peoples of the British Isles to the national war effort. In this podcast, photo-journalist MICHAEL ST MAUR SHEIL talks about his photographic exhibition, FIELDS OF BATTLE, LANDS OF PEACE, and picks out some of the images that have a particular resonance for him. IMAGES (IN ORDER OF REFERENCE) Ploegsteert Wood at dawn http://www.westernfrontphotography.com/main.php?g2_itemId=6027 The London Irish football, Loos https://www.maryevans.com/search.php Shell lying in mud http://www.westernfrontphotography.com/main.php?g2_itemId=6050 Somme - 'Iron' harvest http://www.westernfrontphotography.com/main.php?g2_itemId=2295 Ancre Marshes, Somme http://www.maryevans.com/search.php Battlefield grave memorial, Western Front http://www.maryevans.com/search.php Rabenbuhl Friedhof http://www.westernfrontphotography.com/main.php?g2_itemId=4296 Brooding soldier, Canadian Memorial, Vancouver Corner https://www.maryevans.com/search.php Tyne Cot Cemetery http://www.westernfrontphotography.com/main.php?g2_itemId=6059 To see a SLIDESHOW version of this podcast, go to www.youtube.com and search for ChromeRadio (one word). ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS With thanks to JOHN CAWTHORN and the 1926 FOUNDATION for making this podcast series possible, and to the DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT and the SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT for supporting the Conference. PRODUCTION | ChromeRadio for the UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS | Music performed by the PIPES AND DRUMS of the ROYAL SCOTS DRAGOON GUARDS | Series Editor - Professor Sir Hew Strachan | Producer - Catriona Oliphant | Post-production - Chris Sharp.

Air Commodore Dr. Frans Osinga, an expert in European defense at the Netherlands Defence Academy, dives into the pressing issue of European air power in an increasingly tense landscape. He discusses the challenges presented by Russia's military advancements, highlighting the threats to NATO's deterrent strategy. Osinga emphasizes the urgent need for Europe to bolster its military capabilities and navigate political complexities while reassessing its reliance on US support. This conversation sheds light on the evolving dynamics of modern warfare and security.

Christina Goulter, a Senior Lecturer and expert in air power from King's College London, dives into the effectiveness of air power in the 2011 Libyan Campaign. She articulates why this intervention is seen as successful compared to the hesitance in applying the same tactics in Syria. Goulter uncovers the intricate dynamics of NATO's operations and the vital role of U.S. support, while also discussing Libya's ongoing security struggles post-intervention. This thoughtful analysis sheds light on the complexities of military interventions in unstable regions.

Michael Clarke, a renowned defence analyst and former Director of RUSI, delves into the complexities of air power in modern warfare. He discusses the misconception that air power alone can achieve military objectives without ground support. Clarke also examines the impact of Brexit on UK defense capabilities and the need for international cooperation. Furthermore, he explores how quantum computing and emerging technologies could radically transform warfare, raising critical concerns for national security in the coming decade.

Retired French Air Force LT GENERAL BRUNO CLERMONT, Senior Adviser to the Chairman of DASSAULT AVIATION, on French air power capability and European collaboration. RECORDED at the conference on THE PRESENT AND FUTURE OF AIR POWER, held on 8-9 May 2018 at the UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS. PRODUCTION | ChromeRadio in partnership with the INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF WAR AND STRATEGY, SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS | Producer - Catriona Oliphant | Post-production - Chris Sharp.

Retired US Air Force Major-General CHARLES DUNLAP, Professor at DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, on 'lawfare', the ways in which the law is being used by both sides to a conflict to accomplish military missions, and the challenges in prospect as autonomous weapons acquire the ability to 'learn'. RECORDED at the conference on THE PRESENT AND FUTURE OF AIR POWER, held on 8-9 May 2018 at the UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS. PRODUCTION | ChromeRadio in partnership with the INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF WAR AND STRATEGY, SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS | Producer - Catriona Oliphant | Post-production - Chris Sharp.

A series of podcasts commissioned by UCL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION'S FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY EDUCATION PROGRAMME to mark the CENTENARY of the BATTLE OF AMIENS on 8 August 1918. In THE BATTLE OF AMIENS AND ITS OUTCOME, SIR HEW STRACHAN, Professor of International Relations, University of St Andrews, explores the lead-up to the Battle of Amiens, how commanders Haig, Rawlinson, and Foch were able to work together to deliver success, and how the Battle of Amiens triggered a series of interlocking victories for the Allies that brought to an end Germany's war in the West. MUSIC | Summon the Cavalry (Paul Clarvis, Mike Lovatt) licensed courtesy of audionetwork | Last Post - LSgt Stuart Laing on a WW1 (1915) bugle. PRODUCTION | ChromeRadio for UCL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION'S FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY EDUCATION PROGRAMME | Executive Producer - Simon Bendry | Producer - Catriona Oliphant | Post-production - Chris Sharp.

A series of podcasts commissioned by UCL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION'S FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY EDUCATION PROGRAMME to mark the CENTENARY of the BATTLE OF AMIENS on 8 August 1918. In THE BATTLE OF AMIENS AND THE FIRST WORLD WAR, SIR HEW STRACHAN, Professor of International Relations, University of St Andrews, considers the Battle of Amiens in August 1918 in the context of the First World War as a whole, and how three commanders - Haig, Rawlinson, and Foch - all of whom had experienced failure as well as success in the earlier years of the War, were to come together at the Battle of Amiens to great effect. MUSIC | Rouse (Steve Sidwell) licensed courtesy of audionetwork | Last Post - LSgt Stuart Laing on a WW1 (1915) bugle. PRODUCTION | ChromeRadio for UCL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION'S FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY EDUCATION PROGRAMME | Executive Producer - Simon Bendry | Producer - Catriona Oliphant | Post-production - Chris Sharp.

Retired US Air Force Colonel Gary Brown, the first senior legal counsel at US Cyber Command, shares his insights on the evolving legal landscape of modern warfare. He discusses the urgent need for international protocols governing cyber activities and the complexities of drone warfare. Brown also explores the moral dilemmas of air power, particularly concerning civilian casualties and automated decision-making. Lastly, he contemplates the role of artificial intelligence in future military operations and whether giant robots might play a key role.

In a captivating discussion, Ulrike Franke, a Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations and an expert in military drone usage, dives into the evolution of drones in warfare. She highlights how military drones are reshaping combat and surveillance strategies in Europe and beyond. Ulrike also connects innovative drone projects in nations like France and Germany with themes from science fiction, revealing how narratives in popular culture influence perceptions of future technologies in warfare.