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133. Paras and Portugal
5 mei 2020 · 43 min
After spending an evening watching A Bridge Too Far, both Al Murray and James Holland are keen to discuss the film’s stunning scale and also its frustrating inaccuracies. Plus why did Portugal stay neutral, despite a long standing alliance with Britain.
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132. Hunting Evil
30 april 2020 · 36 min
How great an effort was made to hunt down Nazi war criminals? Historian Guy Walters joins Al Murray and James Holland as they trace the escape route from Germany to South America.
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131. The Gurkhas
28 april 2020 · 43 min
The people of Nepal raised 40 Gurkha Battalions to fight alongside the British and Commonwealth troops during the Second World war. James Holland and Al Murray discuss the extraordinary contribution of this proud fighting force. Plus, the story of a British and American cover up after mustard gas was released during an air raid on Bari in late 1943.
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130. The Life and Crimes of Joachim Peiper
23 april 2020 · 14 min
He served on both the Eastern and Western Fronts and was a ruthless Nazi ideologue. After the war Peiper was found guilty of war crimes for murdering prisoners of war. Al Murray and James Holland discuss the life and violent death of the most famous German panzer commander of the war.
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129. One Man’s Window
22 april 2020 · 19 min
In 1942 Denis Barnham flew spitfires repeatedly against enemy raids over Malta. In this extract, Al Murray reads a terrifying account of his first air battle above the island. The whole book is available at patreon.com/wehaveways
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128. We Need Transport, Over…
21 april 2020 · 44 min
James and Al discuss important issues such as the range of the Ju52 in Where Eagles Dare and answer the key question: could it really have made it to the Alps and back? Also discussed, the infamous U-48, which sunk the City of Benares. Plus Italian aircraft are admired and rubbished in equal measure.
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127. The Black Market
16 april 2020 · 13 min
Were there any good consequences of the black market in Western Europe? Al Murray and James Holland don’t think so. Especially not for the impoverished Italians.
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126. Don’t Start at the Bottom
14 april 2020 · 39 min
Did the Allies take too long winkling the Germans out of Sicily? Expect strong views from James Holland and Al Murray. Plus an extraordinary story of the captured Enigma machine from a listener who’s relative was on HMS Bulldog.
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Chapter 22: The Cauldron, by Zeno
12 april 2020 · 33 min
Chapter 22: The Cauldron, by Zeno
In September, 1944, the British 1st Airborne Division found itself in a fierce battle for the Dutch city of Arnhem. Al Murray reads the story of a single platoon trapped in the smoking ruins of the city. The author, known as Zeno, fought at Arnhem and later wrote this account of the battle while in prison. Although long out of print, The Cauldron remains the best first hand account of the British forces stranded on the north side of the Rhine.
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Chapter 21: The Cauldron, by Zeno
11 april 2020 · 21 min
Chapter 21: The Cauldron, by Zeno
In September, 1944, the British 1st Airborne Division found itself in a fierce battle for the Dutch city of Arnhem. Al Murray reads the story of a single platoon trapped in the smoking ruins of the city. The author, known as Zeno, fought at Arnhem and later wrote this account of the battle while in prison. Although long out of print, The Cauldron remains the best first hand account of the British forces stranded on the north side of the Rhine.
A Goalhanger Films production
Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer Tony Pastor
Twitter: #WeHaveWays
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Chapter 20: The Cauldron, by Zeno
10 april 2020 · 15 min
Chapter 20: The Cauldron, by Zeno
In September, 1944, the British 1st Airborne Division found itself in a fierce battle for the Dutch city of Arnhem. Al Murray reads the story of a single platoon trapped in the smoking ruins of the city. The author, known as Zeno, fought at Arnhem and later wrote this account of the battle while in prison. Although long out of print, The Cauldron remains the best first hand account of the British forces stranded on the north side of the Rhine.
A Goalhanger Films production
Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer Tony Pastor
Twitter: #WeHaveWays
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121. Upping our Game
9 april 2020 · 12 min
Al and James discuss the need to keep soldiers in the front line physically fit. As the British army faced increasingly varied and challenging terrain it became apparent they needed to be physically ready for the challenge.
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Chapter 19: The Cauldron, by Zeno
9 april 2020 · 14 min
Chapter 19: The Cauldron, by Zeno
In September, 1944, the British 1st Airborne Division found itself in a fierce battle for the Dutch city of Arnhem. Al Murray reads the story of a single platoon trapped in the smoking ruins of the city. The author, known as Zeno, fought at Arnhem and later wrote this account of the battle while in prison. Although long out of print, The Cauldron remains the best first hand account of the British forces stranded on the north side of the Rhine.
A Goalhanger Films production
Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer Tony Pastor
Twitter: #WeHaveWays
@WeHaveWaysPod
Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com
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Chapter 18: The Cauldron, by Zeno
8 april 2020 · 13 min
Chapter 18: The Cauldron, by Zeno
In September, 1944, the British 1st Airborne Division found itself in a fierce battle for the Dutch city of Arnhem. Al Murray reads the story of a single platoon trapped in the smoking ruins of the city. The author, known as Zeno, fought at Arnhem and later wrote this account of the battle while in prison. Although long out of print, The Cauldron remains the best first hand account of the British forces stranded on the north side of the Rhine.
A Goalhanger Films production
Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer Tony Pastor
Twitter: #WeHaveWays
@WeHaveWaysPod
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118. Ditched and Dunkirk
7 april 2020 · 29 min
Al Murray recounts the extraordinary story of one listener’s grandfather who ditched in the Med on the way to Sicily and swam out of a rapidly sinking plane.
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Chapter 17: The Cauldron, by Zeno
7 april 2020 · 30 min
Chapter 17: The Cauldron, by Zeno
In September, 1944, the British 1st Airborne Division found itself in a fierce battle for the Dutch city of Arnhem. Al Murray reads the story of a single platoon trapped in the smoking ruins of the city. The author, known as Zeno, fought at Arnhem and later wrote this account of the battle while in prison. Although long out of print, The Cauldron remains the best first hand account of the British forces stranded on the north side of the Rhine.
A Goalhanger Films production
Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer Tony Pastor
Twitter: #WeHaveWays
@WeHaveWaysPod
Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com
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Chapter 16: The Cauldron, by Zeno
6 april 2020 · 19 min
Chapter 16: The Cauldron, by Zeno
In September, 1944, the British 1st Airborne Division found itself in a fierce battle for the Dutch city of Arnhem. Al Murray reads the story of a single platoon trapped in the smoking ruins of the city. The author, known as Zeno, fought at Arnhem and later wrote this account of the battle while in prison. Although long out of print, The Cauldron remains the best first hand account of the British forces stranded on the north side of the Rhine.
A Goalhanger Films production
Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer Tony Pastor
Twitter: #WeHaveWays
@WeHaveWaysPod
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Chapter 15: The Cauldron, by Zeno
5 april 2020 · 20 min
Chapter 15: The Cauldron, by Zeno
In September, 1944, the British 1st Airborne Division found itself in a fierce battle for the Dutch city of Arnhem. Al Murray reads the story of a single platoon trapped in the smoking ruins of the city. The author, known as Zeno, fought at Arnhem and later wrote this account of the battle while in prison. Although long out of print, The Cauldron remains the best first hand account of the British forces stranded on the north side of the Rhine.
A Goalhanger Films production
Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer Tony Pastor
Twitter: #WeHaveWays
@WeHaveWaysPod
Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com
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Chapter 14: The Cauldron, by Zeno
4 april 2020 · 33 min
Chapter 14: The Cauldron, by Zeno
In September, 1944, the British 1st Airborne Division found itself in a fierce battle for the Dutch city of Arnhem. Al Murray reads the story of a single platoon trapped in the smoking ruins of the city. The author, known as Zeno, fought at Arnhem and later wrote this account of the battle while in prison. Although long out of print, The Cauldron remains the best first hand account of the British forces stranded on the north side of the Rhine.
A Goalhanger Films production
Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer Tony Pastor
Twitter: #WeHaveWays
@WeHaveWaysPod
Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com
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Chapter 13: The Cauldron, by Zeno
3 april 2020 · 40 min
Chapter 13: The Cauldron, by Zeno
In September, 1944, the British 1st Airborne Division found itself in a fierce battle for the Dutch city of Arnhem. Al Murray reads the story of a single platoon trapped in the smoking ruins of the city. The author, known as Zeno, fought at Arnhem and later wrote this account of the battle while in prison. Although long out of print, The Cauldron remains the best first hand account of the British forces stranded on the north side of the Rhine.
A Goalhanger Films production
Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer Tony Pastor
Twitter: #WeHaveWays
@WeHaveWaysPod
Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com
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Pipers and Paddy Mayne
2 april 2020 · 50 min
In this special edition of We Have Ways of Making You Talk originally streamed live online, Al Murray and James Holland discuss the use of Scottish pipers on the battlefield. SAS legend Paddy Mayne also joins the story along with Al Murray’s model tank collection.
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Produced by Joey McCarthy
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Chapter 12: The Cauldron, by Zeno
2 april 2020 · 16 min
Chapter 12: The Cauldron, by Zeno
In September, 1944, the British 1st Airborne Division found itself in a fierce battle for the Dutch city of Arnhem. Al Murray reads the story of a single platoon trapped in the smoking ruins of the city. The author, known as Zeno, fought at Arnhem and later wrote this account of the battle while in prison. Although long out of print, The Cauldron remains the best first hand account of the British forces stranded on the north side of the Rhine.
A Goalhanger Films production
Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer Tony Pastor
Twitter: #WeHaveWays
@WeHaveWaysPod
Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com
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Chapter 11: The Cauldron, by Zeno
1 april 2020 · 16 min
Chapter 11: The Cauldron, by Zeno
In September, 1944, the British 1st Airborne Division found itself in a fierce battle for the Dutch city of Arnhem. Al Murray reads the story of a single platoon trapped in the smoking ruins of the city. The author, known as Zeno, fought at Arnhem and later wrote this account of the battle while in prison. Although long out of print, The Cauldron remains the best first hand account of the British forces stranded on the north side of the Rhine.
A Goalhanger Films production
Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer Tony Pastor
Twitter: #WeHaveWays
@WeHaveWaysPod
Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com
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110. Achtung! Achtung! News Flash
31 maart 2020 · 2 min
Join Al Murray and James Holland for a live stream of tomorrow’s recording of We Have Ways of Making You Talk (Wednesday, April 1st). Join the boys at 10.30am.
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109. Steel not Flesh
31 maart 2020 · 46 min
Were airborne operations actually a complete wast of time and men? Al Murray and James Holland question the merit of dropping paratroopers into battle. Also discussed is the vital contribution of women to the British war effort.
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Chapter 10: The Cauldron, by Zeno
31 maart 2020 · 16 min
Chapter 10: The Cauldron, by Zeno
In September, 1944, the British 1st Airborne Division found itself in a fierce battle for the Dutch city of Arnhem. Al Murray reads the story of a single platoon trapped in the smoking ruins of the city. The author, known as Zeno, fought at Arnhem and later wrote this account of the battle while in prison. Although long out of print, The Cauldron remains the best first hand account of the British forces stranded on the north side of the Rhine.
A Goalhanger Films production
Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer Tony Pastor
Twitter: #WeHaveWays
@WeHaveWaysPod
Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com
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Chapter 9: The Cauldron, by Zeno
30 maart 2020 · 11 min
Chapter 9: The Cauldron, by Zeno
In September, 1944, the British 1st Airborne Division found itself in a fierce battle for the Dutch city of Arnhem. Al Murray reads the story of a single platoon trapped in the smoking ruins of the city. The author, known as Zeno, fought at Arnhem and later wrote this account of the battle while in prison. Although long out of print, The Cauldron remains the best first hand account of the British forces stranded on the north side of the Rhine.
A Goalhanger Films production
Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer Tony Pastor
Twitter: #WeHaveWays
@WeHaveWaysPod
Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com
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Chapter 8: The Cauldron, by Zeno
29 maart 2020 · 23 min
Chapter 8: The Cauldron, by Zeno
In September, 1944, the British 1st Airborne Division found itself in a fierce battle for the Dutch city of Arnhem. Al Murray reads the story of a single platoon trapped in the smoking ruins of the city. The author, known as Zeno, fought at Arnhem and later wrote this account of the battle while in prison. Although long out of print, The Cauldron remains the best first hand account of the British forces stranded on the north side of the Rhine.
A Goalhanger Films production
Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer Tony Pastor
Twitter: #WeHaveWays
@WeHaveWaysPod
Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com
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Chapter 7: The Cauldron, by Zeno
28 maart 2020 · 45 min
Chapter 7: The Cauldron, by Zeno
In September, 1944, the British 1st Airborne Division found itself in a fierce battle for the Dutch city of Arnhem. Al Murray reads the story of a single platoon trapped in the smoking ruins of the city. The author, known as Zeno, fought at Arnhem and later wrote this account of the battle while in prison. Although long out of print, The Cauldron remains the best first hand account of the British forces stranded on the north side of the Rhine.
A Goalhanger Films production
Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer Tony Pastor
Twitter: #WeHaveWays
@WeHaveWaysPod
Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com
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Chapter 6: The Cauldron, by Zeno
27 maart 2020 · 12 min
Chapter 6: The Cauldron, by Zeno
In September, 1944, the British 1st Airborne Division found itself in a fierce battle for the Dutch city of Arnhem. Al Murray reads the story of a single platoon trapped in the smoking ruins of the city. The author, known as Zeno, fought at Arnhem and later wrote this account of the battle while in prison. Although long out of print, The Cauldron remains the best first hand account of the British forces stranded on the north side of the Rhine.
A Goalhanger Films production
Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer Tony Pastor
Twitter: #WeHaveWays
@WeHaveWaysPod
Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com
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Chapter 5: The Cauldron, by Zeno
26 maart 2020 · 43 min
Chapter 5: The Cauldron, by Zeno
In September, 1944, the British 1st Airborne Division found itself in a fierce battle for the Dutch city of Arnhem. Al Murray reads the story of a single platoon trapped in the smoking ruins of the city. The author, known as Zeno, fought at Arnhem and later wrote this account of the battle while in prison. Although long out of print, The Cauldron remains the best first hand account of the British forces stranded on the north side of the Rhine.
A Goalhanger Films production
Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer Tony Pastor
Twitter: #WeHaveWays
@WeHaveWaysPod
Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com
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102. Leading From the Front
26 maart 2020 · 39 min
Brave or bloody foolish? Should officers lead from the front or stay back to guide the fight. When it goes well you’re a hero, when it goes badly you’re a pillock. Al Murray and James Holland debate the rights and wrongs of leadership. Al also extols the virtues of the greatest battlefield attribute of all: luck. Lees meer
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Chapter 4: The Cauldron, by Zeno
25 maart 2020 · 30 min
Chapter 4: The Cauldron, by Zeno
In September, 1944, the British 1st Airborne Division found itself in a fierce battle for the Dutch city of Arnhem. Al Murray reads the story of a single platoon trapped in the smoking ruins of the city. The author, known as Zeno, fought at Arnhem and later wrote this account of the battle while in prison. Although long out of print, The Cauldron remains the best first hand account of the British forces stranded on the north side of the Rhine.
A Goalhanger Films production
Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer Tony Pastor
Twitter: #WeHaveWays
@WeHaveWaysPod
Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com
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Chapter 3: The Cauldron, by Zeno
24 maart 2020 · 31 min
Chapter 3: The Cauldron, by Zeno
In September, 1944, the British 1st Airborne Division found itself in a fierce battle for the Dutch city of Arnhem. Al Murray reads the story of a single platoon trapped in the smoking ruins of the city. The author, known as Zeno, fought at Arnhem and later wrote this account of the battle while in prison. Although long out of print, The Cauldron remains the best first hand account of the British forces stranded on the north side of the Rhine.
A Goalhanger Films production
Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer Tony Pastor
Twitter: #WeHaveWays
@WeHaveWaysPod
Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com
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99. Totally Evil Badge
24 maart 2020 · 34 min
Was Hitler a true psychopath? James Holland and Al Murray debate the characteristics of a man who would have got ten in every category of Evil Nazi Top Trumps. Plus how was blood transported to the Allied injured?
Please note this episode was recorded before the current Coronavirus crisis.
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Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer Tony Pastor
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Chapter 2: The Cauldron, by Zeno
23 maart 2020 · 20 min
Chapter 2: The Cauldron, by Zeno
In September, 1944, the British 1st Airborne Division found itself in a fierce battle for the Dutch city of Arnhem. Al Murray reads the story of a single platoon trapped in the smoking ruins of the city. The author, known as Zeno, fought at Arnhem and later wrote this account of the battle while in prison. Although long out of print, The Cauldron remains the best first hand account of the British forces stranded on the north side of the Rhine.
A Goalhanger Films production
Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer Tony Pastor
Twitter: #WeHaveWays
@WeHaveWaysPod
Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com
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Chapter 1: The Cauldron, by Zeno
23 maart 2020 · 20 min
Chapter 1: The Cauldron, by Zeno
In September, 1944, the British 1st Airborne Division found itself in a fierce battle for the Dutch city of Arnhem. Al Murray reads the story of a single platoon trapped in the smoking ruins of the city. The author, known as Zeno, fought at Arnhem and later wrote this account of the battle while in prison. Although long out of print, The Cauldron remains the best first hand account of the British forces stranded on the north side of the Rhine.
A Goalhanger Films production
Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer Tony Pastor
Twitter: #WeHaveWays
@WeHaveWaysPod
Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com
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96. On a War Footing
21 maart 2020 · 44 min
With the world in a global crisis many are describing as the worst since the Second World War, Al Murray and James Holland compare the situation now with the autumn of 1939. How and why did rationing come about in WW2? Did the public strip their local shops of food? And is it time for a national government with Keir Starmer in the role of Clement Attlee? If so, does that cast Boris Johnson in the role of Neville Chamberlain? Much to discuss.
A Goalhanger Films production
Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer Tony Pastor
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95. Summer Madness
19 maart 2020 · 35 min
As the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain approaches, Al Murray has voiced a new audiobook of James Holland’s brilliant account of the events of 1940. In this exclusive extract, Al reads a chapter outlining the frequency of pilots boozing before flights and what they did in their downtime.
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94. German War Heroes
17 maart 2020 · 41 min
What was it like to return to Germany as a war hero on the wrong side of history? Al Murray and James Holland debate a wide range of subjects including the role of Baron Beaverbrook in the production of fighter planes and why the Eighth Army were called the Eighth Army.
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Exec Producer Tony Pastor
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93. Hitler’s Gamble
12 maart 2020 · 38 min
James Holland reads an exclusive extract from his new book, Sicily ’43. In this chapter he discusses events in the lead up to Operation Husky.
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92. Printing Money
10 maart 2020 · 38 min
James Holland and Al Murray talk about the German attempt to destabilize the UK economy by printing British bank notes. Also discussed are the French industrial failure under Nazi rule and the quality of the Japanese airforce and its highly experienced pilots.
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91. A Land Fit for Heroes
5 maart 2020 · 47 min
James and Al are again joined by Professor Dan Todman, author of Britain’s War. The lads discuss the economic war effort, including Britain’s attempts to manipulate the price of tungsten in order to hinder the German armaments industry. Also debated is the role of parliament during the war and the political plans for post-war Britain.
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90. Bombers and Gliders
3 maart 2020 · 37 min
Airborne conflict takes centre stage as Al Murray and James Holland debate the effectiveness of blanket bombing. Also discussed are the merits of dropping in forces by parachute. And why was the glider assault during Operation Husky so calamitous? James explains.
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89. Britain's War
27 februari 2020 · 34 min
Al Murray and James Holland are joined by Professor Dan Todman, author of Britain's War. They discuss the effect of shipping routes on the global conflict and the relationship between the US and the UK in war time.
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88. The War in the Air
25 februari 2020 · 38 min
James Holland and Al Murray discuss the desperate situation in Malta before Spitfires were finally sent to the beleaguered island.
The lads also debate bomber command’s decision to start attacking Berlin rather than continuing to hammer the Ruhr.
And what happened to the huge number of Italians captured by the allies in Africa?
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87. Invasion tactics
20 februari 2020 · 16 min
Al Murray quizzes James Holland about his new book, Sicily ‘43. The pair discuss the often ignored operational aspect of the invasion and how its success influenced the tactics used during D-Day.
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86. From Dunkirk to Sicily
18 februari 2020 · 38 min
Would Britain have sued for peace if the army had been lost at Dunkirk? And just how important was the battle for the Mediterranean? Al Murray and James Holland make a case for the Allies’ success in the Med having a major influence on the battle for the eastern front.
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85. The Landing Beaches
13 februari 2020 · 9 min
James Holland and National Army Museum resident expert Peter Johnston examine the roles of Captain Alfred Rowe, a beach master on D-Day, and Lieutenant John Groom, who was awarded the Military Cross for covert reconnaissance of beach mines and obstacles on the Normandy coastline.
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84. Chez Goebbels
11 februari 2020 · 37 min
Life in post war Berlin for British soldiers takes a surreal twist as one family move into Goebbels’ house. Al Murray and James Holland hear a listener’s tale and also debate their favourite glider commando raid. Other topics for discussion include Third Reich football and the daring crossing of the Garigliano.
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