The Extraordinary Life of Henri Langie with Eric and Tom Langie

Independent historians Eric and Tom Langie, a father and son duo, come on the podcast to discuss the extraordinary life of their ancestor Henri Langie and the book they have written about him, "Henri Langie: From War Volunteer in WW I to Honorary Major in WW II." Henri went from a schoolteacher to a stretcherbearer and officer in WW1, to professiona soldier and later a battalion commander and POW during WW2, to becoming a beloved "Kleine Bompa" in his peaceful years of retirement. Henri lived a truly extraordinary life, and this is a story you will enjoy. Where to buy (Europe): Where to buy the book (UK): The BFWWP is on Patreon: Any questions, comments or concerns please contact me through the website,

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The Extraordinary Life of Henri Langie with Eric and Tom Langie is an episode from Battles of the First World War Podcast by Mike Cunha.

This episode is 01:14:58 long.

This episode was published on Mar 29, 2026.

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