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187. Battle of Britain Day Sep 15, 2020

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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 and to understand the level of defence mounted by the RAF.

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186. Top Tanks Sep 10, 2020

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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.

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185. Sicily ‘43 Special Sep 08, 2020

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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 (newly published paperback)

Britain’s War: Into Battle by Dan Todman (paperback)

The Ship by C S Forester

All three books are available at a 20pc discount to members of the Independent Company.

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184. The Sherwood Rangers on D-Day Sep 03, 2020

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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 recommendations for September are:

Normandy ’44 by James Holland (newly published paperback)

Britain’s War: Into Battle by Dan Todman (paperback)

The Ship by C S Forester

All three books are available at a 20% discount to members of the Independent Company.

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183. James and Al’s Big Tank Adventure Sep 01, 2020

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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 tanks in various states of restoration.

Our three book recommendations for September are:

Normandy ’44 by James Holland (newly published paperback)

Britain’s War: Into Battle by Dan Todman (paperback)

The Ship by C S Forester

All three books are available at a 20% discount to members of the Independent Company.

Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £6 a month using the link below:

Patreon.com/wehaveways

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Produced by Joey McCarthy

Exec Producer Tony Pastor

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182. The Ship Aug 27, 2020

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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 one of our three book recommendations for September and here Al Murray reads chapter one to give you a taste of what’s in store.

All members of the Independent Company, the We Have Ways members’ club, get 20pc off our three recommended books In September. Join for £6 a month using the link below:

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181. By Air and Sea Aug 25, 2020

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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 kit he might control?

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180. Those Devils in Baggy Pants Aug 20, 2020

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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 featuring the 504th Parachute Infantry, from Sicily in 1943 through to Germany in May 1945.

It’s a cracking read, and it’s been beautifully read by American actor and great friend of this podcast, Chaz Mena.

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Please Note: This book was published in 1951, Carter's attitudes and language may be considered outdated or offensive.

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179. The Weird World of War Aug 18, 2020

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We asked listeners for the most curious roles their grandparents performed during the Second World War. Al Murray and James Holland explore some of the best answers. Plus, which branch of the forces would you have volunteered for?

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178. VJ Day and the Atomic Bomb Aug 15, 2020

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Seventy five years ago the world celebrated Victory over Japan Day as the war in the Pacific finally ended.

Al Murray and James Holland discuss the big decisions taken at the time, most notably the use of the atomic bomb.

Independent Company members get £2 off our recommended books from Waterstones.

The Last Enemy - Richard Hillary

A brilliant first-hand account of a Spitfire pilot in the Battle of Britain.

London War Notes - Mollie Panter-Downes

A columnist for the New Yorker during the war, Panter-Downes letters from London offer real insight into life on the home front.

Lion Rampant - Robert Woollcombe

A graphic account from a front line officer during the battle for Normandy.

Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £6 a month using the link below:

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A Goalhanger Films production

Produced by Harry Lineker

Exec Producer Tony Pastor

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Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com

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