Podcast Episodes

Cassino '44 - OPERATION FISCHFANG (Part 5)

Season 1 Episode 757

The Nazis have assembled over 90,000 troops to counterattack under General von Mackensen’s troops, they’re beginning to amass at the Anzio beach head.

The Allies' progress through Italy is slow, and p…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Cassino ’44 - Capturing Cassino (Part 4)

Season 1 Episode 756

As the battle heats up in Italy, Al Murray and James Holland detail of the most iconic moments in WW2 history - the Battle of Monte Cassino in February 1944.

The Nazis defending the Abbey are depleted…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Cassino '44 - OPERATION SHINGLE (Part 3)

Season 1 Episode 755

In the early hours of the 22nd January 1944, US Fifth Army swarmed the beaches of Anzio largely unopposed. The Nazis’ response was swift, sending the 14th Army to stop them and preventing the Allies …

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Cassino '44 - The Gustav Line (Part 2)

Season 1 Episode 754

As the launch of OPERATION SHINGLE nears, Al Murray and James Holland dig deeper into the mountains, mud and mayhem that categorised the fighting in Italy in January 1944 and take a look at the openi…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Cassino '44 - The Plan Is Set (Part 1)

Season 1 Episode 753

January 1944. The Allies have failed to reach Rome by Christmas, the ‘soft underbelly’ of Europe is reaching crisis point.

To break through the Nazi’s strangle hold of Italy, the Allies plan OPERATION…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Horror in Hungary and Merril's Marauders

Season 1 Episode 752

The Nazi occupation of Hungary led to the mass transportation and murder of over 400,000 Jews in 1944 and 1945. Why had Hungary's leadership sided with the Axis?

Al Murray and James Holland are joined…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

USA: We Have Ways - Tuskegee Airmen

Season 1 Episode 751

Al Murray, James Holland and John McManus delve into the remarkable and often overlooked history of the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African American pilots that defied racial barriers to become some …

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

USA: We Have Ways - Fear and Loathing on the Frontline

Season 1 Episode 750

One of the most gruelling and horrifying roles in all military history was being a grunt during the Second World War. It was so terrifying, that at least 1/5 of all soldiers admitted to losing contro…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Charlie Lawson - Coronation Street Legend's Incredible WW2 Connection

Season 1 Episode 749

Charlie Lawson, famous for playing Jim McDonald in Coronation Street shares with Al Murray and James Holland his family's history in the Second World War.

Charlie's uncle, who fought with the Royal I…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

WHW USA - America First, Culture Clashes and Hispanic Troops

Season 1 Episode 748

Throughout the 20th and 21st century, America's foreign policy has swung violently from isolationist to interventionist - how did the Second World War impact this switch?

Al Murray, John McManus and J…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago