Ep383 – Smith Dorien saving the British army – Charles Barrington

In this episode, Charles Barrington re-examines the life and career of Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien, focusing on his decisive actions during the early stages of the First World War. The interview explores his leadership at the Battle of Le Cateau and his role in stabilising the British Expeditionary Force during its retreat. Barrington challenges traditional narratives that have overlooked Smith-Dorrien’s contributions, highlighting his professionalism, independence of thought and willingness to take difficult decisions. The discussion also considers his later career and legacy within British military history.

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Ep383 – Smith Dorien saving the British army – Charles Barrington is an episode from Mentioned in Dispatches by Dr Tom Thorpe, Western Front Association.

This episode is 00:25:05 long.

This episode was published on May 15, 2026.

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