Trench Diaries: German Army, Military family & Youtube - Podcast #3
New for March 2026
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1h 18m
In this episode of Trails of History, Sander and Shaun talk with Jay, creator of the YouTube channel Trench Diaries, about uncovering the personal stories of soldiers from World War I and World War II, his connection to military history, and how sharing letters and biographies helps keep the human side of the past alive for a new generation.
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