46. The Battle of Midway

46. The Battle of Midway

At the start of June, 1942, the Japanese navy ruled the Pacific. A week later US forces had won a decisive battle that would change the course of the war. Leading US historian Craig Symonds tells James Holland why the Battle of Midway was so decisive and describes the key characters and action. A Goalhanger Films Production Produced by Joey McCarthy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hood vs Bismarck: The Mighty Hood (Part 3)

Hood vs Bismarck: The Mighty Hood (Part 3)

Why was HMS Hood considered the peak of British sea power? Who was the commander of HMS Hood during The Battle of the Denmark Strait? When was HMS Hood built? Join James Holland and Al Murray for P...

13 Tammi 47min

Hood vs Bismarck: Passage (Part 2)

Hood vs Bismarck: Passage (Part 2)

Why was the Battleship Bismarck so feared? How well prepared were the British to fight the Bismarck? Is the Bismarck overrated? Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 2 of this series on the tit...

8 Tammi 55min

Hood vs Bismarck: The Chase (Part 1)

Hood vs Bismarck: The Chase (Part 1)

Why was Bismarck such a threat to British sea power? Who was the commander of the Bismarck task force? When was Operation Rheinübung? Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 1 of this series on t...

6 Tammi 39min

Swordfish, Stalingrad, & Uniting Nations

Swordfish, Stalingrad, & Uniting Nations

Why did the Soviets bring a brass band to Finland? What is the significance of the Arcadia Conference in WW2? When was Operation Bodenplatte? Join James Holland and Al Murray as they discuss the ma...

1 Tammi 37min

How To Commemorate WW2

How To Commemorate WW2

Why is remembrance still important now? Were Germans the 'bad guys' in WW2? What do relatives think of Montgomery and his legacy now? Join James Holland and Al Murray as they interview Henry Montgo...

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What Did My Family Do In WW2?

What Did My Family Do In WW2?

Did my family fight in WW2? What did people do at home during WW2? What was life like in WW2? Join James Holland and Al Murray as they explore the fascinating Ancestry archives available to familie...

25 Joulu 202544min

A Blackmarket Christmas

A Blackmarket Christmas

As a part of our continuing 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 ...

23 Joulu 202526min

Arctic Patrol: Stringbags (Part 4)

Arctic Patrol: Stringbags (Part 4)

What happened to the Fairey Swordfish after Taranto? What was life like on the Arctic Convoys? How did aircrew cope with the polar conditions in an open cockpit? Join James Holland and Al Murray fo...

18 Joulu 202541min

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