What Do We Have to Loos? - The Battle of Loos: 110 Years Later - General French Fries

"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.

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

Cheers!

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!