27. We Are at War
It’s 80 years since the outbreak of war. James and Al discuss the build up to the German invasion of Poland and the British and French response. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
3 Syys 201948min
26. Britskrieg
Is Paris burning? James Holland and Al Murray discuss the liberation of Paris and the final days of the Normandy campaign. Plus, what role did the mafia play in the invasion of Sicily? Were the Allies...
27 Elo 201945min
25. Nazi Drugs and Midget Subs
Al Murray and James Holland discuss the drugs used by the Germans to keep submariners awake. Plus what would have happened if the German army had fought in Asia, while the Japanese were defending the ...
20 Elo 201942min
24. We Have Ways Live from Edinburgh
Al Murray and James Holland take to the stage at the Edinburgh fringe to debate the great last stands of World War Two. Plus who was Wojtek the bear? And can we justify the bombing of Dresden? The boy...
13 Elo 201948min
23. Mutinies and the Battle for Malta
Al Murray and James Holland discuss the challenges of maintaining morale in the Allied armies. Plus James answers the question of why Malta was denied Spitfires in the island’s greatest hour of need. ...
31 Heinä 201953min
22. The Eagle's Nest
James Holland joins Al Murray from Bavaria, where he sits in the shadow of Hitler's infamous summer residence, the Eagle's Nest. Al discusses his recent trip to Maquis country, plus the boys answer qu...
24 Heinä 201953min
21. Take No Prisoners
Al Murray and James Holland look back on a murderous incident on D-Day plus one. Plus the lads use hindsight to decide which World War II regiment, squadron or ship they would choose to serve with or ...
16 Heinä 201950min
20. Colditz and our Book List
James Holland and Al Murray debate the wisdom of collecting all the Allies’ most escape-minded prisoners of war in one place. Also up for discussion are bombing tactics, the Battle of the Atlantic and...
9 Heinä 201948min
