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Tanks: From the Second World War to Ukraine
Season 1 Episode 576
Is the UK pulling its weight in sending just 14 tanks to the Ukranian army?
Al Murray and James Holland are joined by former British Army colonel Hami…
2 years, 10 months ago
1943: Make or Break for Italy
Season 1 Episode 575
In a follow-up to their broader discussion on the impact of 1943 on the Second World War, Al Murray and James Holland focus on the Italian campaign a…
2 years, 10 months ago
1943: The Most Important Year Of The War
Season 1 Episode 573
After their barnstorming Stalingrad series, Al Murray and James Holland turn their sights to the importance of 1943, a year of incredible events at s…
2 years, 10 months ago
USA: We Have Ways - Bomber Crew
Season 1 Episode 582
From flying in state fairs to planning strategic bombing missions over Europe, what was the experience of the young men that dedicated their war to s…
2 years, 11 months ago
8th Army's Invasion Of Italy
Season 1 Episode 581
While researching his latest book in Italy, James Holland sets his sights on the picturesque harbour city of Messina.
Walking the ground, admiring its…
2 years, 11 months ago
Jericho’s Trumpet: The German Stuka
Season 1 Episode 580
We’re taking to the air today, with Battle of Britain expert Andy Saunders. Together, the trio explore the infamous german ‘Stuka’ dive bomber: its e…
2 years, 11 months ago
Stalingrad: Lend Lease
Season 1 Episode 579
For the final installment of our Stalingrad series, John McManus explains the baffling scale of lend lease between the US and the Soviet Union and ho…
2 years, 11 months ago
Stalingrad: Anthony Beevor
Season 1 Episode 578
Today, Al and James are joined by legendary historian Sir Anthony Beevor. They discuss his seminal book on the topic and his extraordinary experience…
2 years, 11 months ago
Stalingrad: Operation Uranus
Season 1 Episode 577
As winter grips the ruins of Stalingrad, General Zhukov’s ambitious plan to end the stalemate is put into action
Al and James discuss why Hitler refus…
2 years, 11 months ago
Stalingrad: Street Fighting
Season 1 Episode 576
In the third instalment of our Stalingrad series, Al Murray and James Holland reach the devastating fighting that takes place within Stalingrad's fac…
2 years, 11 months ago