WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

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Peleliu: Death Trap Island (Part 1) Nov 28, 2024

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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 remains to this day.

Did the myopic, and partisan ambitions of a flawed top brass result in the shocking US casualty figures? Or was it the coral, caves, and suicidal sacrifice of the Japanese defenders?

Join James Holland, Al Murray, and John McManus as they dive deep into the 'Emperor's Island', as well as discussing the big names and conflicting interests of the campaign - such as Geiger, Puller, and Rupertus.

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Blitz, Vichy Problems & The Best Military Beards Nov 26, 2024

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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.

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Listen Now: Legacy Nov 25, 2024

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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 family, he began his career as a soldier and war correspondent before entering politics. He was an early champion of social reform, and became Prime Minister in 1940 during Britain's darkest hour in World War II. His stirring speeches and indomitable spirit in the face of insurmountable odds helped lead the Allies to victory.

However his views on empire and race have come under increased scrutiny in recent years, not to mention his role in the Bengal famine of 1943. Despite these controversies, Churchill remains a pivotal figure in 20th-century history, honoured for his crucial role in defeating fascism and shaping the post-war world.

In this clip, Churchill faces unimaginable horrors in Cuba - but what’s an English soldier doing in a Spanish colony?

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Blitz: The Final Flames (Part 4) Nov 21, 2024

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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 Second World War.

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FESTIVAL TICKETS NOW ON SALE Nov 20, 2024

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Blitz: Life Under The Bombs (Part 3) Nov 19, 2024

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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.

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Blitz: The Carnage Continues (Part 2) Nov 14, 2024

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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.

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Blitz: London's Burning (Part 1) Nov 12, 2024

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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.

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Trump and Hitler: A Warning From History Nov 07, 2024

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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?

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USA: Hürtgen - The American Execution (Part 2) Nov 05, 2024

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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?

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