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1943: Make or Break for Italy Feb 15, 2023

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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 and the events that led to the Italian surrender.

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Produced by Joey McCarthy

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

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1943: The Most Important Year Of The War Feb 14, 2023

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After their barnstorming Stalingrad series, Al Murray and James Holland turn their sights to the importance of 1943, a year of incredible events at sea, in the air and on land. Was this the pivotal year in which Nazi Germany should have thrown in the towel?

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Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

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USA: We Have Ways - Bomber Crew Feb 10, 2023

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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 serving with the 8th Airforce Bomber Command? Al Murray, James Holland and John McManus discuss in another thrilling WHW USA special.

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8th Army's Invasion Of Italy Feb 09, 2023

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While researching his latest book in Italy, James Holland sets his sights on the picturesque harbour city of Messina.

Walking the ground, admiring its rolling hills, and crossing the exact same evacuation routes as troops did nearly 80 years ago, he details the 8th Army's Invasion of Italy.

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Jericho’s Trumpet: The German Stuka Feb 07, 2023

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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 engineering, the mythology that surrounded it, and the role it played in the epic battle.

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Stalingrad: Lend Lease Feb 04, 2023

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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 how it helped make victory in Stalingrad possible.

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Stalingrad: Anthony Beevor Feb 03, 2023

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Today, Al and James are joined by legendary historian Sir Anthony Beevor. They discuss his seminal book on the topic and his extraordinary experience in the Russian archives during the mid-1990s.

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Stalingrad: Operation Uranus Feb 02, 2023

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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 refused to surrender, and why the Nazi war machine was doomed from the start.

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Stalingrad: Street Fighting Feb 01, 2023

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In the third instalment of our Stalingrad series, Al Murray and James Holland reach the devastating fighting that takes place within Stalingrad's factories, tunnel systems and family homes.

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Stalingrad: The Battle Begins Jan 31, 2023

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What prevented the Nazis from capturing Stalingrad and the rest of the Soviet Union with ease as they did in Western Europe?

As the battle for Stalingrad begins, Al Murray and James Holland look at the importance of the city for the Soviet Union and the health of the Nazi war machine.

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