Achtung! Achtung! Comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland discuss all matters WW2. WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk is a bi-weekly show exploring the war in close up. James and Al have a stunning knowledge of their subject, but don't expect a linear narrative. The boys love a tangent and a forgotten tale. We Have Ways of Making You Talk roams down forgotten front lines, casts new villains and makes the case for unlikely heroes. Send questions to James and Al via Twitter using ...
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A military history podcast that looks at all aspects of WWII. With WW2 slipping from living memory I aim to look at different historical aspects of the Second World War.
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World War 2: Both Sides of the Wire is the podcast that takes you beyond the familiar and dives deep into the untold stories and surprising truths of the Second World War from the Allied and Axis perspectives. Join us as we lift the lid on one of the most pivotal periods in human history, busting myths and unraveling the complexities of a conflict that still shapes our world today. Host: Prof. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WW2BothSidesofTheW ...
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A learning resource for kids
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Treaty of Versailles, Great Depression & Appeasement, Course of the War, Aftermath
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12 year old Polish girl named Adina, December 1939 Cover art photo provided by freestocks.org on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@freestocks
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WW2 Stuffs
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WW2 podcast Cover art photo provided by Ambitious Creative Co. - Rick Barrett on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@weareambitious
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WW2 & Mexican Americans Cover art photo provided by Judson Moore on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@judsonlmoore
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By Sarina temple, Sara Hand, and Bella hobaugh Cover art photo provided by Jason Zeis on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@zeis
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Jahuree, Michael, Xavier Cover art photo provided by Ferdinand Stöhr on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@fellowferdi
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this podcast discusses important women during the war, the roles of those women, and propaganda. Cover art photo provided by Robert Bye on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@robertbye
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A discussion about WW2 with Professor Douglas from the National University of Botswana Cover art photo provided by João Silas on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@joaosilas
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This podcast is about the second world war and the effects it had on the different minority groups at the time. Cover art photo provided by Suzy Brooks on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@simplysuzy
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It’s about African-Americans in WW2. Is also an interview with 2 African-Americans. Cover art photo provided by Suzy Brooks on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@simplysuzy
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The story of the 20 momentous years from 1936 to 1956 that changed the course of history, as told by Jonathan Dimbleby and through the words of remarkable BBC correspondents.
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Astounding real-life experiences of the people left behind after the Fall of The Philippines -- when America surrendered in early WW2. From the Bataan Death March to Japanese hell ship voyages to the Philippine Resistance, I research and share stories from this forgotten part of WW2 in the Pacific Theater. I’m your host, Anastasia Harman. I’m a researcher and writer turned podcaster ... on a mission to keep the legacies of these men and women alive. Heroes who gave their all, and all-too-oft ...
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From North Africa, back to Britain and then through Europe, Letters of Love in WW2 tells a unique story of the Second World War from the perspective of two people that lived through it. Three months after they wed, Cyril and Olga found themselves separated by the Second World War. Between 1940 and 1946, their love was kept alive on the pages of a thousand letters and postcards, found decades later by their family after they had both passed on. With their family’s poignant and emotional inter ...
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Women in WW2 at home in Britain had their lives turned upside down. Anna Parker-Naples shares her research and creative writing process as she creates her first novel based on events that happened in her home town Leighton Buzzard, Q-Central and nearby Bletchley Park. From the factory girls at Gossards who made the parachutes for Spitfires, to the Land Girls who fell in love with POW's and the WAAF's and WRN's billeted in the town alongside thousands of East End evacuees, Anna's intention is ...
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Today, I’m joined by Peter Zablocki, a professor at Caldwell University, host of the History Shorts podcast, and author of The Death of General Sikorski. I was introduced to Peter after I recorded the episode looking at the death of Sikorski with Chris Wroblewski. Chatting I discovered Peter had researched and written about an entirely different bu…
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Today, I’m joined by Peter Zablocki, a professor at Caldwell University, host of the History Shorts podcast, and author of The Death of General Sikorski. I was introduced to Peter after I recorded the episode looking at the death of Sikorski with Chris Wroblewski. Chatting I discovered Peter had researched and written about an entirely different bu…
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Highlights & High Ground
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James Holland and Al Murray reminisce about our record-breaking 2024 and their highlights from this year. Including a pitch for Guy Ritchie's next blockbuster, obsessing over capturing the high ground, and their love affair with a P-38 Lightning. A Goalhanger Production Produced by Joey McCarthy & James Regan Assistant Producer: Alice Horrell Exec …
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Episode 21: Memory Part 2 - The Legacy of WW2 in Russia, USA and UK
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In today’s episode we’re going to revisit a hot topic - a political topic even! That is the memory of the Second World War. Today we’re going to look at the legacy of how WW2 is remembered, commemorated, used and abused, and even enlisted on the political battlefield in the Allied Big Three - the USSR, US and UK. Do you like our podcast? Then pleas…
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Skotten som Hitler ville drepe (Simon Fraser)
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Simon Fraser var både en lord, overhodet for en skotsk klan, og en av britenes mest formidable offiserer og kommandosoldater. Winston Churchill kalte han “den vakreste mannen som noensinne har kuttet en strupe”. Adolf Hitler kalte han derimot “en farlig terrorist”, og i denne episoden blir vi kjent med både Fraser og den trofaste sekkepipespilleren…
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The End Of The Home Guard
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Far from being a quiet end to the war, December 1944 was incredibly busy. As the Home Guard was getting demobilised, women in Nazi Germany were being forcibly volunteered... Join James Holland and Al Murray as they discuss all things December 1944, including Noël Coward's diaries, the Conservative Party's conspiracies against Churchill, and their C…
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248 - Patton and the Battle of the Bulge
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In this episode, I’m joined by acclaimed historian and bestselling author Alex Kershaw to explore one of the most pivotal moments of the Second World War: the Battle of the Bulge. This December marks the 80th anniversary of the battle, a critical turning point where General George S. Patton’s bold leadership and daring actions—most famously the dra…
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In this episode, I’m joined by acclaimed historian and bestselling author Alex Kershaw to explore one of the most pivotal moments of the Second World War: the Battle of the Bulge. This December marks the 80th anniversary of the battle, a critical turning point where General George S. Patton’s bold leadership and daring actions—most famously the dra…
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The Duel: The Fox That Outlived Them All (Part 2)
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April-May, 1945. Karl Wolff and Ernst Karltenbrunner are running out of time, and options. Interrogated by Himmler, and Hitler himself in the ruins of Berlin, their scheming is frustrated at every turn - even car rides and family members risk getting them killed. Join Jim and Al for the incredible endgame of the SS rivals from part 1. As the circle…
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Episode 20: Memory Part 1 - Germany
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In today’s episode we are going to visit a global battlefield of the Second World War. But this battlefield is not an operational campaign in Europe or in the Pacific – its the controversial and political battle of our collective memory of World War Two. 80 years after the war ended, what does the war mean to us and why, and how is it made to serve…
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The Duel: The Nazi Escape Plan (Part 1)
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Spring, 1945. Two high-ranking SS officers in Hitler's empire, who have seen the writing on the wall for the Third Reich, are plotting their escape. With warehouses of counterfeit cash and hoards of stolen art, Karl Wolff and Ernst Karltenbrunner aren't just concealing their treasonous plots against their colleagues, but also each other. Join James…
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247 - The Mysterious Death of Wladyslaw Sikorski
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In this episode, we are uncovering one of the great enigmas of the war: the tragic death of General Władysław Sikorski. Sikorski was a towering figure in the Polish government-in-exile, a man who held together the hopes of a nation during its darkest days. His sudden death in 1943, when his Liberator aircraft crashed into the sea near Gibraltar, sh…
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In this episode, we are uncovering one of the great enigmas of the war: the tragic death of General Władysław Sikorski. Sikorski was a towering figure in the Polish government-in-exile, a man who held together the hopes of a nation during its darkest days. His sudden death in 1943, when his Liberator aircraft crashed into the sea near Gibraltar, sh…
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Speer, Snipers & Submarines
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Were the Americans exploiting WW2 for profit? Why shouldn't you fight at night with your canopy open? And how do you put the 'fun' into We Have Ways Festival Fünf...? Join Jim and Al answering your questions, as well as reflecting on the show, driving a tank destroyer across Lambeth Bridge, and their new-found writing process working together on Vi…
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Episode 19: What-ifs of World War Two: the Invasion that Never Was
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In this episode, we’ll venture into the fascinating but treacherous realm of the counterfactual, the what-ifs of the Second World War. There are endless topics among these might-have-beens, but today we’ll dig into the invasion that never was: Operation Sea Lion, the German Plan to invade Britain in 1940. Do you like our podcast? Then please leave …
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Peleliu: A Pointless Victory (Part 2)
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Al Murray, James Holland and John McManus conclude their brace of episodes on the battle for Peleliu. In a battlefield so dire, even the company dog gets killed, the boys discuss if any of the fighting was worth it. A Goalhanger Production Produced by Joey McCarthy & Evan Green Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Email: wehavewayspodc…
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246 - Frederick Rutland: The Double-Agent War Who Helped Japan
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In this episode, Ronald Drabkin joins me to uncover the fascinating yet complex story of Frederick Rutland, a First World War hero with a unique story. Known as “Rutland of Jutland” for his bravery as an aviator in WWI, Rutland's career took an unexpected turn in the interwar years as he became a spy for Japan. This is a gripping tale of loyalty, i…
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In this episode, Ronald Drabkin joins me to uncover the fascinating yet complex story of Frederick Rutland, a First World War hero with a unique story. Known as “Rutland of Jutland” for his bravery as an aviator in WWI, Rutland’s career took an unexpected turn in the interwar years as he became a spy for Japan. This is a gripping tale of loyalty, i…
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Peleliu: Death Trap Island (Part 1)
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27th November, 1944, Palau Islands. A 'God-Forsaken' island in the Pacific, Palau must be taken for the US strategy to reclaim the Philippines and push back the Japanese Empire. After 2 months of bloodthirsty fighting, The US forces claimed the island for its airfield, but the controversy of its strategic value versus the horrific cost in men remai…
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Episode 18: The Greatest Allied Victory of the War?
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In this episode we’re going to talk about the biggest operational military defeat that Germany has ever suffered in its history, a campaign that completely destroyed an entire German Army group in a matter of weeks. Despite the massive scale of the damage inflicted and the immense operational achievement it represents, this operation gets nearly no…
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Blitz, Vichy Problems & The Best Military Beards
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Just how good is Steve McQueen’s new film on The Blitz? Was the Vichy government really that bad in 1945? And which general had the best beard? Al Murray and James Holland have a great catch up and answer your questions. A Goalhanger Production Produced by Evan Green & Joey McCarthy Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Email: wehaveway…
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245 - Spies in the Sky
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In this episode, historian Taylor Downing joins me to explore the remarkable work of reconnaissance pilots and photo interpreters during the Second World War. These daring aviators flew perilous missions over Occupied Europe, risking life and limb to capture the detailed aerial photographs crucial to the Allied war effort. But capturing the images …
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In this episode, historian Taylor Downing joins me to explore the remarkable work of reconnaissance pilots and photo interpreters during the Second World War. These daring aviators flew perilous missions over Occupied Europe, risking life and limb to capture the detailed aerial photographs crucial to the Allied war effort. But capturing the images …
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Listen to Legacy from Wondery and Goalhanger Podcasts. Each season, historian Peter Frankopan and broadcaster Afua Hirsch tell the wild stories of the most extraordinary men and women to have ever lived – and ask whether they have the reputation they deserve. Winston Churchill is a towering figure in British history. Born into an aristocratic famil…
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Blitz: The Final Flames (Part 4)
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Bombing continues across the UK, and Brits ask if the violence will ever cease. In the final episode of this series, Al and James assess the damage left by the Luftwaffe. We Have Ways tackles the people's war in this new series, taking a forensic dive into the history of the Nazi bombing raids that terrorised the UK during the first half of the Sec…
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Episode 17: The Forgotten Rhine Crossing. - Fuel waste or epic airborne operation?
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In today’s episode, we are crossing the Rhine and push into the heartland of Germany. However, this is not the Rhine crossing you might have heard of, but the one that included the largest one-day airborne drop in history. Do you like our podcast? Then please leave us a review, it helps us a lot! Support the Show via Patreon: https://www.patreon.co…
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FESTIVAL TICKETS NOW ON SALE
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WE HAVE WAYS FEST 2025 TICKETS ARE NOW ON GENERAL SALE 12-14TH SEPTEMBER 2025 wehavewaysfest.co.uk A Goalhanger Production Produced by Joey McCarthy Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Join our ‘Independent Company’ to watch our livestreams, get earlybird tickets and our weekly newsletter - packed wi…
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Blitz: Life Under The Bombs (Part 3)
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We know a lot about soldiers under fire, but what about the average Londoner? Al Murray and James Holland explore day-to-day life under the bombs. We Have Ways tackles the people's war in this new series, taking a forensic dive into the history of the Nazi bombing raids that terrorised the UK during the first half of the Second World War. A Goalhan…
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244 - Harold Alexander and the road to Supreme Command
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For this episode, I'm joined by Matthew Hough, and we discuss Harold Alexander and his road to supreme command in the Mediterranean Theatre. Matthew is a postgraduate researcher at the University of Leeds whose research examines Alexander and ideas about Supreme Command in the Mediterranean Theatre toward the end of the war. patreon.com/ww2podcast…
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For this episode, I’m joined by Matthew Hough, and we discuss Harold Alexander and his road to supreme command in the Mediterranean Theatre. Matthew is a postgraduate researcher at the University of Leeds whose research examines Alexander and ideas about Supreme Command in the Mediterranean Theatre toward the end of the war. .emd_dl_red_darker { -m…
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Blitz: The Carnage Continues (Part 2)
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As hellfire continues to rain on the UK, Al Murray and James Holland documents the daily death and destruction. We Have Ways tackles the people's war in this new series, taking a forensic dive into the history of the Nazi bombing raids that terrorised the UK during the first half of the Second World War. A Goalhanger Production Produced by Nathan C…
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Episode 16: The Road to the Rhine - a Forgotten Victory?
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In today’s episode, we are crossing the Rhine and push into the heartland of Germany. However, this is not the Rhine crossing you might have heard of, but the one that included the largest one-day airborne drop in history. Do you like our podcast? Then please leave us a review, it helps us a lot! Support the Show via Patreon: https://www.patreon.co…
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Blitz: London's Burning (Part 1)
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4pm, 7th September 1940, London. The first bombs on the Empire's capital fall. Death, shock and devastation rain. What happens next? We Have Ways tackles the people's war in this new series, taking a forensic dive into the history of the Nazi bombing raids that terrorised the UK during the first half of the Second World War. A Goalhanger Production…
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Trump and Hitler: A Warning From History
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As the US election draws to a dangerously tight close, Al Murray and James Holland take a historical glance at Donald Trump's desire for "generals like Hitler". Were Hitler's men ferociously loyal, or simply blessed with good luck at the start of the conflict? A Goalhanger Production Produced by Joey McCarthy & Chantal Romain Exec Producer: Tony Pa…
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Episode 15: Monte Cassino - Allied perseverance or bloody blunder?
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In this episode we will tackle some of the bitterest and, from the Allied side, most controversial actions of the Italian campaign and indeed of the entire war: the four battles of Monte Cassino, also known as the “Battle for Rome”. Why did the Allies struggle so much, did they commit a massive war crime, and was the campaign worth it in the first …
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USA: Hürtgen - The American Execution (Part 2)
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Al Murray, James Holland and John McManus conclude the horrific tale of the Hurtgen Forest. The violence of the German woodlands was a huge factor in the execution of Eddie Slovik, but also the works of J.D Salinger. What exactly happened there? A Goalhanger Production Produced by Joey McCarthy & Becky Hills Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHa…
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Lofotraidet - Operation Claymore
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4. mars 1941. Norge har vært under naziokkupasjon i nesten et år. I Lofoten går livet sin vante gang, selv om de tyske okkupantene har etablert seg i området. På denne dagen får imidlertid både tyskerne og de lokale nordmennene seg en overraskelse, når de får et uventet besøk av over 500 britiske og norske spesialsoldater. Og de allierte soldatene …
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Borneo, the third-largest island in the world, held immense strategic value during WWII and quickly became a top priority for Japanese control. With its vast reserves of oil and rubber, the island was essential for fueling the Japanese war effort. But Borneo would also become a tragic battleground, claiming the lives of countless prisoners of war, …
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Borneo, the third-largest island in the world, held immense strategic value during WWII and quickly became a top priority for Japanese control. With its vast reserves of oil and rubber, the island was essential for fueling the Japanese war effort. But Borneo would also become a tragic battleground, claiming the lives of countless prisoners of war, …
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USA: Hürtgen - The Forest of Death (Part 1)
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We Have Ways USA is back, and John McManus is leading Al and James through the dense and rugged forests of the German-Belgian border and one of the longest land battles of the European campaign. A Goalhanger Production Produced by Joey McCarthy, Alice Horrell & Ge Styles Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Email: wehavewayspodcast@gma…
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Episode 14: Operation Mincemeat
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In this episode, we are moving into a new field intelligence and covert operations. Did they influence the outcome of the war, or were they merely a sideshow? There's no shortage of examples and today we are concentrating on what is arguably the most famous and perhaps also the most successful, Operation Mincemeat. Do you like our podcast? Then ple…
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SAS in France '44: The Pursuit of Chaos (Part 3)
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Join Al Murray and James Holland as they dive deep into the thrilling final chapter of their series on SAS operations in France during 1944. How did these elite troops cut off retreating Panzers, sabotage fuel supplies, and work with local resistance? Discover the fast-paced, high-risk missions that showcased the SAS's agility, courage, and growing…
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SAS in France '44: Operation TITANIC (Part 2)
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In this second installment of our special series, Al Murray and James Holland team up with Tom Petch to dive into the daring missions of the Special Air Service (SAS) in France during World War 2. From Operation Titanic's deception to fierce firefights in Brittany, the SAS pushed deep behind enemy lines to disrupt German forces and aid the Resistan…
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