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"The men were simply mown down. They advanced in lines which seemed to melt away under the enemy’s fire." — British officer reflecting on the Battle of Loos

In this episode join The Hungry Historian as he turns back to September 1915 and the bloody fields of northern France to examine the Battle of Loos.

Often overshadowed today by the Somme and Passchendaele, Loos was nonetheless a watershed moment in Britain’s First World War experience.

It marked the first large-scale use of poison gas by British forces, the baptism of fire for Kitchener’s New Army of volunteers, and a clash that revealed the deep rifts between Britain’s military leaders, most notably the strained relationship between Generals Haig and French.

Follow along with The Hungry Historian as he explores the strategies and missteps, the personal accounts from soldiers in the trenches, and the sheer human cost of a battle where bravery was too often met with futility.

From the hope of a breakthrough to the harsh reality of stalemate, Loos remains a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made and the lessons learned during the early years of the Great War.WAsWA

As for today's Featured Recipe, Chef Money is stopping by to give you a quick and easy recipe for the most classic of sides inspired by a character in today's tale - General French Fries

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General French Fries

Ingredients

• 5-6 large potatoes
• 2 TBSP of olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 TBSP corn starch
• salt and pepper to taste

** Featured Recipe directions and Chef tips available within the show!

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"Assassination has never changed the history of the world." - Benjamin Disraeli

From Abraham Lincoln’s fateful night at Ford’s Theatre, to the near-misses that almost changed the course of American politics forever, presidential assassinations and assassination attempts have left lasting marks on the nation’s history.

In this episode, join the Hungry Historian as he dives into the stories behind the tragedies, close calls, and how these moments of violence reshaped presidencies, altered legacies, and tested the resilience of American democracy.

As a Featured Recipe, Chef Money is coming at you with an Italian classic thats been inspired by one of the President’s featured in today's episode. A dish that he has been calling "Garfield's Lasagna".

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Garfield's Lasagna

Ingredients:

• Ground beef
• Italian sausage
• Canned tomatoes
• Tomato paste
• Stock/white wine
• Oven ready lasagna noodles
• Marble cheese
• Mozzarella
• Parmesan
• Ricotta
• Onion
• Garlic
• Basil
• Oregano
• Chili flakes
• One egg
• Olive oil
• Tinfoil
• Parsley *optional

**Featured Recipe directions and Chef tips available within the show

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“Travellers intending to embark on the Atlantic voyage are reminded that a state of war exists between Germany . . . and Great Britain . . . and that travellers sailing in the war zone on ships of Great Britain or her allies do so at their own risk.” - German Advertisement the day the Lusitania set sail

On May 7th, 1915, the British ocean liner RMS Lusitania was torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat off the coast of Ireland, killing nearly 1,200 people. The disaster unfolded at a pivotal moment in World War I, when submarine warfare was transforming the rules of naval conflict and blurring the line between civilian and military targets.

Join The Hungry Historian, as he explores the Lusitania’s role as a passenger liner, a wartime symbol, and—potentially—a vessel carrying contraband munitions. Come along as he examines the German rationale for the attack, Britain’s wartime policies, and the controversy over what exactly lay in the ship’s cargo holds.

Dive deeper into the tragedy itself, and consider the broader impact: how the sinking influenced international opinion, intensified debates over American neutrality, and became one of the most consequential maritime disasters of the 20th century.

As a Featured Recipe, Chef Money is stopping by with his latest culinary creation and one from the depths of his own recipe rolodex. This time, it'll be your diet that'll "set sail" after you get a taste of the Chef's "Chocolate Mousse-itania."

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Chocolate Mousse-itania

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs, separated
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 2¼ cups heavy whipping cream divided
• 7 oz semi-sweet chocolate finely chopped
• whipped cream – garnish
• chocolate shavings – garnish
• slice of orange or zest – garnish
• raspberries - garnish

**Featured Recipe directions and Chef Tips available within the show**