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Season 1 Episode 189
The legendary lead singer of AC/DC Brian Johnson is fascinated by the Second World War. His dad fought in North Africa and Italy with the Durham Light Infantry and Brian himself joined the Territoria…
Published on 5 years, 3 months ago
188. What went wrong at Arnhem
Season 1 Episode 188
On September 17th, 1944, the Allies launched Operation Market Garden in an attempt to create an invasion route across the Rhine and into Germany.
The operation failed and with it ended any hopes of fi…
Published on 5 years, 3 months ago
187. Battle of Britain Day
Season 1 Episode 187
James Holland and Al Murray discuss the events of September 15th, 1940, the date officially named Battle of Britain Day. James digs deep into the data to evaluate the severity of the German attacks a…
Published on 5 years, 3 months ago
186. Top Tanks
Season 1 Episode 186
Al Murray and James Holland recently spent a day clambering around on restored tanks. In today’s episode they get to experience the inside of a Sherman and the full throated roar of a Cromwell.
To en…
Published on 5 years, 3 months ago
185. Sicily ‘43 Special
Season 1 Episode 185
Al Murray joins James Holland to discuss Sicily ‘43 in this special edition of the podcast recorded for Waterstones.
Our three book recommendations for September are:
Normandy ’44 by James Holland (new…
Published on 5 years, 3 months ago
184. The Sherwood Rangers on D-Day
Season 1 Episode 184
As James Holland begins researching his next book he finds himself immediately caught up in a debate about what happened to the Sherwood Rangers as they came ashore on D-Day.
Our three book recommenda…
Published on 5 years, 3 months ago
183. James and Al’s Big Tank Adventure
Season 1 Episode 183
James Holland and Al Murray spend the day messing around in tanks. The evolution of the British tank through the early years of the Second World War is discussed and the boys get to grapple with tank…
Published on 5 years, 4 months ago
182. The Ship
Season 1 Episode 182
C. S. Forester’s brilliant book about a Royal Navy ship fighting to get through to Malta was published in 1943 and is an enthralling account of a single day’s action against the Italian fleet. It’s o…
Published on 5 years, 4 months ago
181. By Air and Sea
Season 1 Episode 181
Al and James discuss the fundamental differences between being a Luftwaffe pilot and an airman in the RAF. Also, why did it take so long to train a naval officer? Could it be due to the cost of the k…
Published on 5 years, 4 months ago
180. Those Devils in Baggy Pants
Season 1 Episode 180
A sneak preview of our latest audiobook Those Devils In Baggy Pants which tells the story of life in the US 82nd Airborne Division.
The author, Ross S Carter, took part in every major campaign featuri…
Published on 5 years, 4 months ago