Discover the surprising role of wine and alcohol in World War I with historian Adam Zientek, author of A Thirst For Wine & War (2024), winner of the Tomlinson Prize. In this episode, Zientek reveals how French soldiers on the Western Front relied on "Pinard"—their daily wine ration—for morale, survival, and solidarity. Learn how alcohol shaped trench life, national identity, and the brutal reality of modern warfare. A must-listen for fans of military history, social history, and the untold stories of WWI.