Podcast Episodes

The Battle Of Britain: The Defeat Of The Luftwaffe

Season 1 Episode 917

Why did Hitler give up on Operation Sealion and look East for conquest? What longterm consequences did British victory have for the wider war? When did the intensity of air attacks over Britain lesse…

Published on 1 month ago

The Battle Of Britain: Black Saturday

Season 1 Episode 916

When was the worst day for RAF casualties in The Battle Of Britain? Why did bombing London mean relief for RAF Fighter Command? What happened on September 7th 1940?

Join James Holland and Al Murray …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

The Battle Of Britain: Attrition

Season 1 Episode 915

What made a fighter pilot an ace in aerial combat? Why did Nazi Germany switch to bombing British cities? When did Polish and Czech pilots join the frontline in The Battle Of Britain?

Join James Hol…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

The Battle Of Britain: Attack Of The Eagles

Season 1 Episode 914

What was Eagle Day? Why was German intelligence about British defences so poor? Was British success due to 'The Few'?

Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 3 of this new series on The Battle Of …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Battle Of Britain: The Dowding System

Season 1 Episode 913

What was The Dowding System? Why was Chain Home pivotal to the defence of Britain in WW2? How many hours of training did RAF pilots have on average?

Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 2 of t…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Battle Of Britain: Their Finest Hour

Season 1 Episode 912

When did the Luftwaffe begin the Kanalkampf phase of The Battle Of Britain? How many fighters and bombers did Nazi Germany have for the air war over Britain in Summer 1940? What was Operation Sealion…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rommel: Germany's Best General

Season 1 Episode 911

Who was known as 'Smiling Albert'? Why is von Manstein overrated? What makes Model such a good general?

Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 6 as they run through the best leadership of the Wes…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Best Panzer Generals Of WW2

Season 1 Episode 910

Which Prussian general wore a kilt and tricked British units with his excellent English? Why did Halder lose command even after his successes in Poland and France? Who refused to wear their general i…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

The Case Against General Patton

Season 1 Episode 909

How many times was George S. Patton fired by his superiors? Why isn't Lucian Truscott better known? Was Ridgway the most effective airborne commander of the Second World War?

Join James Holland and …

Published on 2 months ago

Eisenhower: America's Best General

Season 1 Episode 908

Was General Eisenhower the best US general of WW2? What decision impacts the reputation of Jumpin' Jim Gavin? When did General Mark Clark capture Rome?

Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 3 as…

Published on 2 months ago