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  1. Barbarossa In Ukraine: Stagnation (Part 3)

    22 oktober 2026 · 59 min

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    Why were Guderian's panzers so short of fuel, trucks and tanks when they finally struck south in late August 1941? How did the Germans capture an intact 800-metre bridge over the Desna? Why did Bock decide to abandon the Yelnya salient after weeks of bloody fighting? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 3 of The Road to Kiev, the culmination of our coverage of Operation Barbarossa, as Guderian's drive south struggles on, Zhukov hammers the German centre at Yelnya, and the Wehrmacht begins to bleed itself white.

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  2. Barbarossa In Ukraine: Capitalism To The Rescue (Part 2)

    20 oktober 2026 · 58 min

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    Why did Roosevelt back aid to Stalin despite fierce opposition in Congress? What happened when Harry Hopkins met Stalin alone in Moscow? How did Britain and America come to the rescue of the Soviet Union's communist regime? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 2 of The Road to Kiev, the culmination of our coverage of Operation Barbarossa, as Britain and America rush supplies to Stalin, and Army Group North closes in on Leningrad.

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  3. Barbarossa In Ukraine: Trouble At The Top (Part 1)

    15 oktober 2026 · 58 min

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    Why did Stalin sack Zhukov for warning that Kiev might have to be given up? How did Hitler talk Guderian into turning his panzers south, hours after he'd called the plan impossible? Why were German tank units already running out of men, fuel and machines in August 1941? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 1 of The Road to Kiev, a four-part series that brings our coverage of Operation Barbarossa to its culmination, as Hitler overrules his generals, Stalin ignores his own Chief of the General Staff, and both sides blunder towards one of the greatest encirclements in history.

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  4. What We Get Wrong About WW2

    13 oktober 2026 · 40 min

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    Is the film Pressure accurate? Was Matthew Ridgeway a good general? And, how did WW2 shape the early leadership of NATO? Lees meer

    In this special episode, recorded live at We Have Ways Festival 2026, Jim and Al are joined by John McManus to discuss tanks, films, Monty, and more!

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  5. A Polish Odyssey

    8 oktober 2026 · 24 min

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    As a part of our continuing effort to commemorate the incredible global story of WW2, we present our ongoing ‘Family Stories’ series. Lees meer

    This series tells YOUR relatives’ stories of derring do - both on the front line and home front.

    In this episode we hear about British civilians preparing for guerilla war, bombs that remained hidden until the 1950s, a Polish pilot above Italy, and a moving final letter from beyond the grave.

    With thanks to Brian, David, Karl, and Richard

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  6. Stalingrad Of The Adriatic: The Town (Part 4)

    6 oktober 2026 · 43 min

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    How did the men of the Canadian Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment experience the fighting for Ortona? What was Christmas 1943 like for men on the frontline? Were Commonwealth and British forces finally able to take the town? Lees meer

    Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 4, as they explore the terrible Italian battle known as the 'Stalingrad Of The Adriatic'.

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  7. Stalingrad Of The Adriatic: The Gully (Part 3)

    1 oktober 2026 · 1 uur

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    What was the reaction of Nazi leadership to Allied attacks at Ortona? Why did Germans always counter-attack? When did Kesselring take full control of German forces in Italy? Lees meer

    Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 3, as they explore the terrible Italian battle known as the 'Stalingrad Of The Adriatic'.

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  8. Stalingrad Of The Adriatic: Death On The Moro (Part 2)

    29 september 2026 · 54 min

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    What does Harry Wilson’s diary tell us about the fight for Ortona? Why was the Italian Campaign ‘not for the faint hearted’? How did German troops experience the battle for the River Moro? Lees meer

    Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 2, as they explore the terrible Italian battle known as the 'Stalingrad Of The Adriatic'.

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  9. Stalingrad Of The Adriatic: The Sangro (Part 1)

    24 september 2026 · 53 min

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    How did the fight for Ortona become known as the 'Stalingrad Of The Adriatic’? What was the role of Commonwealth and British Empire troops in the Italian Campaign? And, why was crossing the River Sangro so difficult? Lees meer

    Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 1, as they explore the terrible Italian battle known as the 'Stalingrad Of The Adriatic'.

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  10. Beneath The Coventry Blitz

    22 september 2026 · 27 min

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    As a part of our continuing effort to commemorate the incredible global story of WW2, we present our ongoing ‘Family Stories’ series. Lees meer

    This series tells YOUR relatives’ stories of derring do - both on the front line and home front.

    In this episode we hear your tales of being sunk off Lisbon, jungle warfare in Burma, letters from the Coventry Blitz, and reflections on Australian digger life during the New Guinea campaigns

    With thanks to Will, Norn, Mitchell, and Stuart.

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  11. The Most Important Date Of The Second World War

    17 september 2026 · 46 min

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    Why was September 17th the most important date in WW2? What was the significance of the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran? How did British tank procurement change during and after the war? Lees meer

    Join Jim and Al for a classic 'war waffle' episode, sharing their latest WW2 musings, recommendations, and research on exciting series coming up.

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  12. One Man's War: Fighting Through Italy (Part 4)

    15 september 2026 · 41 min

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    What happened to Sam to get sent home from Italy? When did Sam's war end? How did Sam feel when he went home and saw his family? Lees meer

    Join Jim and Al for part 4 of a new series focussing on one man's war, as they follow the exploits of Sam Bradshaw in 6th Royal Tank Regiment in North Africa and Italy.

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  13. Introducing: Bear Hunt

    11 september 2026 · 11 min

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    350 British civilians are dead and Russia is responsible. Number 10 hits back as a hapless Prime Minister plays his hand in the age of regime decapitation.Bear Hunt is a technically rigorous action drama exploring the political manoeuvres, operational challenges and conflict expertise required to assassinate a head of state. Lees meer

    Billed as a British Bourne, this geopolitical thriller pulls listeners into the white-hot corridors of power in Westminster and Washington. To the battlefields where the nation’s best learnt their killing trade. And to the mission itself, deep behind enemy lines.

    Goalhanger’s award-winning drama team worked with current and former military and defence professionals to shape the most accurate and daring mission conceivable: a forensic exploration of what it takes, in the modern age, to kill the President of the Russian Federation.

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  14. One Man's War: Rommel & Gazala (Part 3)

    10 september 2026 · 42 min

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    How did Rommel reverse Allied fortunes in North Africa? What was the importance of The Gazala Line in WW2? When was The First Battle Of Alamein? Lees meer

    Join Jim and Al for part 3 of a new series focussing on one man's war, as they follow the exploits of Sam Bradshaw in 6th Royal Tank Regiment in North Africa and Italy.

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  15. One Man's War: Operation Compass (Part 2)

    8 september 2026 · 39 min

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    Why was Operation Compass such a success for Allied forces in North Africa? When was Operation Compass? How did Sam Bradshaw and his friends survive in the early desert war? Lees meer

    Join Jim and Al for part 2 of a new series focussing on one man's war, as they follow the exploits of Sam Bradshaw in 6th Royal Tank Regiment in North Africa and Italy.

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  16. One Man's War: Deserted In The Desert (Part 1)

    3 september 2026 · 40 min

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    Why did young British men like Sam Bradshaw end up fighting overseas in North Africa? When was the situation in North Africa at the start of The Second World War? How did Allied forces do against Italians in North Africa during WW2? Lees meer

    Join Jim and Al for part 1 of a new series focussing on one man's war, as they follow the exploits of Sam Bradshaw in 6th Royal Tank Regiment in North Africa and Italy.

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  17. British Band Of Brothers: Disaster At Berjou (Part 8)

    1 september 2026 · 51 min

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    What were American forces doing during the Battle of Normandy? How did the Sherwood Rangers deal with SS units? What high jinks did the men get up to on leave? Lees meer

    Join Jim and Al for part 8, as they follow the trail of the Sherwood Rangers, Britain’s own ‘Band Of Brothers’.

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  18. British Band Of Brothers: Battle Of Bloody Ridge (Part 7)

    27 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 1 min

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    How did the Sherwood Rangers defeat Nazi Jagdpanthers? What was Hitler's Operation Luttich? And, were the men affected by the casualties they witnessed? Lees meer

    Join Jim and Al for part 7, as they follow the trail of the Sherwood Rangers, Britain’s own ‘Band Of Brothers’.

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  19. British Band Of Brothers: Operation Bluecoat (Part 6)

    25 augustus 2026 · 49 min

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    What was the Battle of Hottot? Who is Stan Perry? Why was Operation Bluecoat planned? Lees meer

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  20. British Band Of Brothers: Back In Action (Part 5)

    20 augustus 2026 · 58 min

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    How did the Sherwood Rangers recuperate after D-Day? Why were the Germans struggling in Normandy? What were the physical and mental demands on tank commanders? Lees meer

    Join Jim and Al for part 5 as they continue the epic story of the Sherwood Rangers, Britain’s own ‘Band Of Brothers’.

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  21. Before The Storm: Midnight Approaches (Part 4)

    18 augustus 2026 · 46 min

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    What were Britain's 'shadow factories'? Why did the allies plan to intervene in the Finno-Soviet Winter War? How did Germany hope to meet it's desperate need for resources? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 4 of this new series on the 'Phoney War', and how complacency and hubris led to the shock fall of Western Europe to the Nazi German war machine in Spring 1940.

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  22. Before The Storm: The Nazi Myth (Part 3)

    13 augustus 2026 · 1 uur

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    Why does the fantasy of Nazi economic success still remain prominent? What did Mussolini and Ciano think about joining the war? How did Britain rapidly become self-sufficient in food? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 3 of this new series on the 'Phoney War', and how complacency and hubris led to the shock fall of Western Europe to the Nazi German war machine in Spring 1940.

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  23. Before The Storm: Drumbeat Of War (Part 2)

    11 augustus 2026 · 57 min

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    What was the state of the French Army in 1939 ? Why was Belgium so against Britain and France reinforcing defences there? How did the press cover the beginning of the war? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 2 of this new series on the 'Phoney War', and how complacency and hubris led to the shock fall of Western Europe to the Nazi German war machine in Spring 1940.

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  24. Before The Storm: The Phoney War Begins (Part 1)

    6 augustus 2026 · 55 min

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    What is the truth behind the Nazi myth of German technological superiority? Why were German generals planning to kill Hitler? How well was Britain prepared for war in 1939? Lees meer

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  25. Operation Barbarossa: Winning To Death (Part 8)

    4 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 5 min

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  26. Operation Barbarossa: One Man's War (Part 7)

    30 juli 2026 · 59 min

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    How were young men like Wilhelm Prüller radicalised by Nazi propaganda and ideology? What did troops think of the invasion of the USSR? When did the soldiers think the campaign would be over, and why? Lees meer

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  27. Operation Barbarossa: The Surge (Part 6)

    28 juli 2026 · 52 min

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    What happened to Russian resistance once German units reached the Dneiper river? Why were units like Panzer Group Guderian suffering from success? How did Nazi Germany deal with Soviet partisans and PoWs? Lees meer

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  28. Operation Barbarossa: Barbarossa Unleashed (Part 5)

    23 juli 2026 · 1 uur 12 min

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  29. 1000th Episode Special

    21 juli 2026 · 45 min

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  30. WW2 & The World Cup

    16 juli 2026 · 37 min

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  31. North African Odyssey: To Hell And Back (Part 3)

    14 juli 2026 · 53 min

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    How did the men of 2 Para make it to British lines? What did axis troops do to captured paratroopers? And, did the disaster at Oudna spell the end for paratroop operations? Lees meer

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  32. Antony Beevor: Downfall In Berlin

    10 juli 2026 · 25 min

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    Was The Battle of The Bulge a delay in the fall of Nazi Germany? Why did Western Allies like Eisenhower not race to capture Berlin? How did Soviet generals waste their own forces in order to conquer Nazi Germany faster? Lees meer

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  33. North African Odyssey: Blood On The Sand (Part 2)

    9 juli 2026 · 49 min

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  34. North African Odyssey: Disaster At Oudna (Part 1)

    7 juli 2026 · 54 min

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    Why did British airborne forces have such limited kit? What did the Oudna operation plan to achieve? When was Operation Torch? Lees meer

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  35. Operation Barbarossa: Countdown (Part 4)

    2 juli 2026 · 46 min

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    Why did Hitler shift the aim of Barbarossa to one of extermination? What intelligence was Stalin receiving that warned him of imminent German attack? How many panzers were mobilised for the invasion of the USSR? Lees meer

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  36. Operation Barbarossa: To The Brink (Part 3)

    30 juni 2026 · 48 min

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  37. Operation Barbarossa: Planning The Impossible (Part 2)

    25 juni 2026 · 1 uur

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    How did the interwar years contribute to Germany's ability to successfully invade Russia? Why was Nazi Germany so reliant on trade with The Soviet Union? When did Hitler decide to betray his pact with Stalin? Lees meer

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  38. Operation Barbarossa: Seeds of Calamity (Part 1)

    23 juni 2026 · 1 uur 3 min

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  39. Naval Battle of Narvik: Annihilation (Part 3)

    18 juni 2026 · 1 uur

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  40. Naval Battle Of Narvik: Confusion (Part 2)

    16 juni 2026 · 52 min

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  41. Naval Battle of Narvik: Plans & Schemes (Part 1)

    11 juni 2026 · 1 uur 10 min

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  42. British Band Of Brothers: Tiger, Tiger! (Part 4)

    9 juni 2026 · 59 min

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    What did Allied forces do when encountering elite SS tank units of Panther and Tiger tanks? How did British defenders successfully repel German counterattacks? What was an average day like for British soldiers in Normandy after D-Day in June 1944? Lees meer

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  43. British Band Of Brothers: The Fight For Point 103 (Part 3)

    4 juni 2026 · 1 uur 11 min

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    Why was there a lot of churn among British tank crews after D-Day? How did British armoured units use specialised tanks like Fireflies and Churchill AVREs? What was important about Point 103? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 3 of this engaging new serial on the men and tanks of the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry, one of the most hard-fighting British units of WW2.

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  44. British Band Of Brothers: From Open Seas To Open Fields (Part 2)

    2 juni 2026 · 52 min

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    How was fighting in the Normandy Bocage dangerous for Allied forces after D-Day? Why were German panzers considered by some to be superior tanks? What was fighting on D-Day like for soldiers who had fought in the Middle East and North Africa? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 2 of this engaging new serial on the men and tanks of the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry, one of the most hard-fighting British units of WW2.

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  45. British Band Of Brothers: D-Day (Part 1)

    28 mei 2026 · 48 min

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    What did a British tank squadron look like in The Second World War? Why were weather conditions so important for the Allies on D-Day? How was a yeomanry different to other units in the British Army? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 1 of this engaging new serial on the men and tanks of the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry, one of the most hard-fighting British units of WW2.Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights.

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  46. Heist From The Sky: A Bloody Hero (Part 4)

    26 mei 2026 · 45 min

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    When did the British know the raid had been a success? What air and sea forces were used to help the paratroopers? How was this used to boost morale by the British? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 4 of this exciting new series on Operation Biting, known as the Bruneval Raid - the most unequivocally successful British Parachute Regiment operation of WW2.

    To watch the ad-free, video-supported, version of this episode, please head to our Patreon page directly.

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  47. Heist From The Sky: Hell Breaks Loose (Part 3)

    21 mei 2026 · 40 min

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    What Nazi resistance was there to the British paratrooper raid? Why didn't the paras have any heavy support during the attack? When did the Royal Navy come to exfiltrate John Frost's men? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 3 of this exciting new series on Operation Biting, known as the Bruneval Raid - the most unequivocally successful British Parachute Regiment operation of WW2.

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  48. Heist From The Sky: The Raid Begins (Part 2)

    19 mei 2026 · 36 min

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    How did British paratroopers train for the Bruneval Raid? What role did intelligence play in helping plan for the airborne operation? Why did the Germans not defend their radar installations better? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 2 of this exciting new series on Operation Biting, known as the Bruneval Raid - the most unequivocally successful British Parachute Regiment operation of WW2.

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  49. Heist From The Sky: The Bruneval Raid (Part 1)

    14 mei 2026 · 34 min

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    When did Operation Biting happen? Why was this so important for the British war effort? What did British paratroopers hope to achieve? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 1 of this exciting new series on Operation Biting, known as the Bruneval Raid - the most unequivocally successful British Parachute Regiment operation of WW2.

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  50. A Buffalo Soldier In Italy

    12 mei 2026 · 35 min

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    As a part of our continuing effort to commemorate the incredible global story of WW2, we present our ongoing ‘Family Stories’ series. Lees meer

    This series tells YOUR relatives’ stories of derring do - both on the front line and home front.

    In this episode we hear your tales of secret swastika sewing, deadly seaside towns, the Navy's luckiest Jonah, Italian internees, and taunting German artillery.

    With thanks to Simon, Ann, Jim, Chris, and Cary.

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