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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A weekly podcast series exploring the lesser-known battles and stories of the Second World War, with a particular focus on the Eastern Front. Now: The Battle of Bautzen Next: The Battle of Berlin If you have any comments or questions about the show, please get in touch via davidsumner.podcast@gmail.com.
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Denne podkasten finnes kun eksklusivt i appen Untold. Der får du alle episodene, reklamefritt og med premierer hver eneste uke. Last ned og hør gratis i 30 dager. Du finner appen Untold der du laster ned apper. Velkommen til Historiepodden Andre Verdenskrig. I kjent stil leder Jim Fossheim og Morten Galåsen deg gjennom slagmarken av begivenheter denne krigen har å by på. For samarbeid: info@modernemedia.no
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A learning resource for kids
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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 More about Matthias & Jesse: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow#host ...
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Join us as we go out of the box and navigate our way through WW2 history day by day! Season 1- Warsaw Uprising with Alina Nowobilska, Clare Mulley and Roger Moorhouse Season 2- Auschwitz Liberation with Alina Nowobilska, Chris Sams, and Kate Vigurs Season 3- Coming in April 2025 with Alina Nowobilska, Chris Sams, and Zane Whitney Graphics- Steve Smith- smithdesign@talk21.com Audio checks- Zane Whitney Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Treaty of Versailles, Great Depression & Appeasement, Course of the War, Aftermath
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WW2 Stuffs
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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 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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Heroes For Freedom | Patriotic, Conservatives, Christians, Families, Heroes, WW1, WW2, Revolutionary War
Rick Robison - Patriot, Historian, & Former Intel Officer
*TOP 10% GLOBAL PODCAST* Are you concerned about what your school system is teaching your children? Of what might happen when your children and grandchildren leave the good influences of hearth and home and ship off to school or university? You have reason to be concerned. For our noble and great ones from America’s illustrious past are being condemned and cancelled by nearly all of America’s once great schools and universities. I’m Rick Robison. Husband, father, grandfather, Veterans Hospit ...
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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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Iwo Jima: Hell On Earth (Part 1)
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1:01:10A tiny sulferous island in the Pacific, Iwo Jima became notorious for the deathtoll on both sides. Was the American invasion worth it? Join James Holland, Al Murray, and John McManus as they recount the bloody struggle, with firsthand accounts from the soldiers on both sides. EPISODE 2 IS AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS EARLY & AD FREE - SIGN UP AT patreon.c…
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2.5 - The Battle of Bautzen: The German Counterattack
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44:52The Germans launch their counterattack, hoping to recapture Weißenberg, lift the siege of Bautzen, and potentially threaten the entire Soviet assault on Berlin. Meanwhile, the Bautzen garrison awaits rescue. Dates covered: April 22nd - April 24th. Map: Here is an overview of the German counterattack in Saxony. Map: Here is a map giving an overview …
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The vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean was a battleground unlike any other during the Second World War. While massive aircraft carriers and battleships dominated the headlines, a different kind of naval warfare was fought in the shadows—one of speed, stealth, and surprise. Armed with torpedoes and machine guns, the small but deadly PT boats waged a …
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Det var som kjent mange tyskere som rømte til Sør-Amerika etter 2. verdenskrig. Men i denne episoden stifter vi bekjentskap med noen av de norske nazistene som flyktet over Atlanterhavet til Argentina. Det skal nemlig handle om den dramatiske Solbris-flukten i 1947 - der den tidligere sjefen for Quislings livgarde la på flukt sammen med ti andre na…
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The vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean was a battleground unlike any other during the Second World War. While massive aircraft carriers and battleships dominated the headlines, a different kind of naval warfare was fought in the shadows—one of speed, stealth, and surprise. Armed with torpedoes and machine guns, the small but deadly PT boats waged a …
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Episode 34: World War 2 Films - Part 2
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1:02:12In today’s episode, we face the bright lights of Hollywood again as we continue our cinematographic journey through Second World War movies…the good the bad and the ulgy Join our community! The steps are simple: Visit: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/ Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month free) Fill in your details and use promo code:…
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18 - DO YOU KNOW THIS GREAT AMERICAN HERO?? | Charles Buchinsky (Actor & Air Force Gunner) | WWII to 2003
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12:31CAN YOU GUESS THIS HERO? YOU KNOW HIM… He was the young nose gunner in a B-29 Superfortress. This was his 25th and last mission. But it would be his toughest. Their target was the Hodogaya Chemical Plant located in the heart of Tokyo City. A vital target that while operating provided the Japanese military with the critical chemicals needed to conti…
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Alina, Chris and Zane have decided to fill your podcasting feed with more content before they launch season 3 which will be launched at the beginning of April. This episode is about Action Arsenal, which took place on 26th March 1943 in Warsaw. It was successful, but was it worth it? The Germans hit the people of Warsaw with some serious reprisals.…
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Dark Secret: My Grandmother, the Nazi
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20:20As a part of our ongoing effort to commemorate the incredible global story of WW2, we present our ongoing ‘Family Stories’ series. This series tells YOUR relatives’ stories of derring do - both on the front line and home front. In this episode we hear your tales of life-saving prisoners, meeting Gandhi, and family members with dark secrets. With th…
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Final Flight: The Last Surviving Battle Of Britain Pilot Dies
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52:16As a free bonus livestream episode, James Holland and Al Murray discuss the life and times of the last surviving RAF veteran of The Battle Of Britain, John 'Paddy' Hemingway, who sadly passed away this week at 105. It is also a good time to revisit the myths of The Battle Of Britain, and show concisely the superiority of RAF forces during the summe…
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Was The Bulge America's Toughest Victory?
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51:46The Bulge series has concluded, but there is still so much to explore. The perfect compliment to the recent series, this episode covers areas not covered in the main series, as well as answering questions from listeners. Join James Holland, Al Murray, and John McManus as they discuss the Ardennes Offensive, winter and medical support for troops, an…
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2.4 - The Battle of Bautzen: Rattenkrieg
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1:01:52The Soviet vanguard forces launch their assault on Bautzen, leading to deadly street battles and house-to-house fighting between the Soviet attackers and the German defenders. Meanwhile, the fragility of the Polish-Soviet advance is exposed, offering the Germans a chance to re-take the initiative and break through the enemy lines. Dates covered: Ap…
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257 - Uncovering Berlin’s Wartime Past
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51:39Berlin is a city steeped in history, with its streets, buildings, and scars bearing witness to the dramatic events of the 20th century. From the rise and fall of the Third Reich to the Cold War divisions that shaped the modern city, Berlin remains a living museum of its past. Yet, beyond the well-known landmarks, countless hidden stories lie waitin…
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Berlin is a city steeped in history, with its streets, buildings, and scars bearing witness to the dramatic events of the 20th century. From the rise and fall of the Third Reich to the Cold War divisions that shaped the modern city, Berlin remains a living museum of its past. Yet, beyond the well-known landmarks, countless hidden stories lie waitin…
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The Battle Of The Bulge: Endgame (Part 8)
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52:47As the weather clears in the Ardennes, Allied air forces sweep enemy planes from the skies and attack panzer columns with ease. What is next for both sides? Join James Holland and Al Murray as they debunk the myths and expose the real failures behind Nazi Germany’s final Western offensive—a reckless plan that wasted countless lives. A Goalhanger Pr…
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Episode 33: Prisoners of War in Asia
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59:51In today’s episode, we’ll pick up our theme of Prisoners of War - and this time we’ll focus on the Asia-Pacific theatre. As in Eastern Europe, similar harrowing themes defined the experience of men in enemy hands: a punishing climate, disregard for human life, forced labour, and even a ten-year-wait before seeing home. Join our community! The steps…
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17 - GODLY MAN... OR MONSTER? | Christopher Columbus (Italian Explorer) | 1400s
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15:04Over the past half-millennium, the name of Christopher Columbus has run the gambit from hero to genocidal monster. By his own admission, Columbus “was not an educated man.” Yet he spoke at least four languages and could write skillfully in two. He was a devout Christian who never uttered a profanity, yet spent his life around sailors, some of the m…
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The Battle Of The Bulge: Bastogne (Part 7)
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58:49The battle everyone remembers. This siege has become the symbol of the whole campaign - but how well do we know what actually happened here? Find out what Band of Brothers got right, and why McAuliffe said 'Nuts!' to the German offer of surrender. Join James Holland and Al Murray as they debunk the myths and expose the real failures behind Nazi Ger…
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256 - Bomber Command Minelaying Operations
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49:20Aerial mining by RAF Bomber Command played a crucial role in the Allied war effort, sinking far more Axis shipping than direct attacks by either Coastal Command or Bomber Command itself. Minelaying operations began in April 1940 and expanded significantly throughout the war, yet today, this critical campaign—along with its impact on Axis merchant v…
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2.3 - The Battle of Bautzen: The Battle Begins
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36:39The combined Polish-Soviet forces launch “Operation Lausitz” - their assault on Saxony and the subsequent drive towards Weißenberg & Bautzen. Dates covered: April 16th - April 18th. Map: Here is a map giving an overview of the important towns, cities, and locations featured in the series. If you have any comments or questions about the show, please…
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Aerial mining by RAF Bomber Command played a crucial role in the Allied war effort, sinking far more Axis shipping than direct attacks by either Coastal Command or Bomber Command itself. Minelaying operations began in April 1940 and expanded significantly throughout the war, yet today, this critical campaign—along with its impact on Axis merchant v…
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The Battle Of The Bulge: The Red Line (Part 6)
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57:54In the wake of the surprise offensive through the Ardennes, Generals Bradley and Hodges seem to have lost it, while Patton is jockeying to charge ahead. Firm control is required, so it is up to commanders Eisenhower and Montgomery to grip the situation and stop the Germans getting to the River Meuse - the red line that the allies cannot allow the p…
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Episode 32: Prisoners of War in East Europe
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1:06:51In today’s episode, we’re going behind the lines to consider the oft-overlooked fates of the millions of soldiers on the Eastern Front who fell into enemy hands and became prisoners of war. Millions were killed or died in camps from Germany to Siberia, and many did not make it home until the 1950s. This is their story. Join our community! The steps…
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16 - FROM APOSTATE TO PROPHET | Abraham Lincoln | Civil War (Part TWO)
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13:51The American nation was dying. Everyone could see it. The South’s leaders, both military and political, were determined to tear apart the United States, breaking up the American continent into several opposing “statelets,” some slave, some free, but all hating each other in perpetuity. To stop and defeat this Satanic process was, in my mind, why Pr…
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15 - FROM APOSTATE TO PROPHET | Abraham Lincoln | Civil War (Part ONE)
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13:57We are all at a different place on life’s road. President Abraham Lincoln was not only at a different place, but on an entirely different road! But the Lord had not forgotten Lincoln, and by extension, us and our great nation during its most trying times. And though Lincoln’s path was as trying as any, Lincoln came to understand that he must, in ou…
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The Battle Of The Bulge: Massacre At Malmedy (Part 5)
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54:34Joachim Peiper was regarded as a princeling of the Nazi regime, and a celebrated tank commander. But he was also a cruel monster who encouraged his units to commit war crimes. Discover more about Peiper's part in The Battle of The Bulge, stocked with Pervitin and Panther tanks, and how his desperation to meet Hitler's impossible objectives led to m…
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2.2 - The Battle of Bautzen: Prelude to the Battle
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37:17An in-depth look at the strategic significance of Bautzen, with a particular focus on how the city featured prominently in the Soviet & German campaign plans for April 1945. Plus, let’s meet the forces and personalities who will be key players in the upcoming fighting. Map: Here is an overview of the German, Soviet & Polish forces on the eve of the…
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2.1 - The Battle of Bautzen: Welcome to the Battle
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8:30What to look forward to in the series on Bautzen. Map: Here is a map giving an overview of the important towns, cities, and locations featured in the series. If you have any comments or questions about the show, please get in touch via davidsumner.podcast@gmail.com Or follow me on instagram at WHW Berlin IC.…
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General Montgomery was a complex figure, and his legacy remains the subject of debate among historians. In this episode, I’m joined by Andrew Harrison, author of Caen, Cobra and Confusion, to examine the controversies surrounding Monty’s leadership during the Normandy campaign. Central to our conversation are the misunderstandings about Monty’s int…
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General Montgomery was a complex figure, and his legacy remains the subject of debate among historians. In this episode, I’m joined by Andrew Harrison, author of Caen, Cobra and Confusion, to examine the controversies surrounding Monty’s leadership during the Normandy campaign. Central to our conversation are the misunderstandings about Monty’s int…
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Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end… If you have any comments or questions about the show, please get in touch via davidsumner.podcast@gmail.com Or follow me on instagram at WHW Berlin IC.Autor: David Sumner
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The Battle Of The Bulge: A Tale Of Two Villages (Part 4)
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44:55Everyone remembers Bastogne. But here, we uncover the ferocious fighting around the Two Villages area, a hotly-contested part of the Ardennes Offensive that deserves to be better known to history. Here, isolated bands of American soldiers, low on ammo, held off thousands of Nazi forces against the odds, buying valuable time for allied forces with t…
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Episode 31: The “Champagne Campaign”’s Missed Opportunity: Operation Dragoon Part 2
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59:58In today’s episode, we continue the story of what has been called the Champagne Campaign: the Allies’ blitz landings in southern France in summer 1944, and their role in the course of the war on the western front. Join our community! The steps are simple: Visit: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/ Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month fr…
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14 - AMERICA'S FORGOTTEN WARRIORS | Navajo Code Talkers (Marines) | WWII
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13:51The Japanese were breaking every code. American Marines were dying by the thousands. Something had to be done. Then in 1942, 29 young Navajo men from Arizona, including Carl Gorman, stepped forward and volunteered to fight the Japanese. Their contributions ended up saving the lives of thousands of Marines and shortening the war by at least a year. …
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The Battle Of The Bulge: Attack At Dawn (Part 3)
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51:46The Battle Of The Bulge is launched with a dawn barrage on December 16th 1944 at unsuspecting Allied defences. But even with the element of surprise, and some tragic miscommunication between American leadership, the fêted fallschirmjäger and Hitler's prized panzers are quickly behind schedule. Join James Holland and Al Murray as they debunk the myt…
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In this episode, we discuss the role of Macau, the Portuguese colony in South China, and the experiences of John Reeves, the British Consul stationed there. Despite Portugal's official neutrality, Macau found itself caught in the geopolitical struggles of the Pacific War. With Japanese forces surrounding the colony, John Reeves had the difficult ta…
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Når det tyske slagskipet Bismarck sjøsettes, i 1939, utgjør skipet den tyske marinens stolthet. Likevel er det først i 1941 at Bismarck seiler ut på krigstokt for første gang, med et mål om å terrorisere britiske forsyningskonvoier i Atlanterhavet. Britene iverksetter imidlertid en operasjon for å stoppe det tyske monsterslagskipet, og dermed begyn…
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In this episode, we discuss the role of Macau, the Portuguese colony in South China, and the experiences of John Reeves, the British Consul stationed there. Despite Portugal’s official neutrality, Macau found itself caught in the geopolitical struggles of the Pacific War. With Japanese forces surrounding the colony, John Reeves had the difficult ta…
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The Battle Of The Bulge: America's Fight (Part 2)
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37:51The Battle Of The Bulge is America's victory. In popular retellings of the campaign, myths surrounding Allied unpreparedness in this new series are proved conclusively to be wrong. From Eisenhower at the top, to the many brave GIs on the frontlines of what should have been a quiet sector at Christmas, the Nazi war machine was stopped in its tracks …
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Episode 30: The OTHER D-Day in France: Operation Dragoon Part 1
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46:44In today’s episode, we’ll take a trip to the sunny coast of southern France! But don’t worry, dear listeners, we’re not going to talk about nude beaches and champagne - we’re going to talk about another D-Day in France: Operation Dragoon and the invasion of southern France in August 1944. Join our community! The steps are simple: Visit: https://bot…
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13 - THE SAINT WHO INVADED THE D.C. SWAMP | Mother Teresa (Missionaries of Charity) | 1994
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13:59Is there anyone who will stand up to the most powerful on behalf of the most vulnerable? One woman did... On February 3, 1994, MOTHER TERESA was asked to speak to the gathering of the National Prayer Breakfast, hosted by the Washington, D.C. establishment at the lavish Hilton Hotel in their Grand Ballroom. And there amid America’s most powerful pol…
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The Battle Of The Bulge: Hitler's Mad Plan (Part 1)
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45:05The Battle of the Bulge is often called Hitler's Last Gamble, but rather than a bold offensive on the brink of success, it was a rushed and hopeless attack. The usual narrative highlights Allied shortcomings, but in reality, it was a remarkable American victory. Join James Holland and Al Murray as they debunk the myths and expose the real failures …
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Alone, unprepared, and weak—these are the words often used to describe Britain's position in 1940, a narrative that has persisted since the end of World War II. But is that the whole truth? The reality might surprise you. In this episode, we uncover the fascinating story of Britain’s secret defences during the dark days of 1940. Joining me is Andre…
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Alone, unprepared, and weak—these are the words often used to describe Britain’s position in 1940, a narrative that has persisted since the end of World War II. But is that the whole truth? The reality might surprise you. In this episode, we uncover the fascinating story of Britain’s secret defences during the dark days of 1940. Joining me is Andre…
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