165. Day of Days
Al Murray and James Holland speak to Band of Brothers scriptwriter John Orloff. John wrote episode two, Day of Days, as well as episode nine, Why We Fight. He describes the origins of the hugely popul...
9 Heinä 202052min
164. Sweden and Spies
Just how neutral was Sweden in the Second World War? Al Murray and James Holland debate this as well recounting the role of an unusual Scottish spy. Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a mo...
7 Heinä 202045min
163. Where the War was Won - Part 2
In the second part of Al Murray and James Holland's conversation with historian Phillips O'Brien they discuss the largely forgotten US Admiral William Leahy and his attitude to the use of the atomic b...
2 Heinä 202030min
162. Where the War was Won - Part 1
Historian Phillips O'Brien explains to James Holland and Al Murray his theory that land battles did not make a significant contribution to the outcome of the war. If you think Stalingrad and the Easte...
30 Kesä 202031min
161. The History of Concrete
Stonemason Andrew Ziminski takes Al and James on an unusual historical journey through the medium of concrete and stonemasonry. The lads discuss the origins of Stonehenge. Join the We Have Ways member...
28 Kesä 202046min
160. Operation Bagration
Al and James speak to Dr Alex Richie about the the Eastern Front. Red Army tactics, POW deaths and Operation Bagration are up for discussion. Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a month us...
27 Kesä 20201h
159. Inside a Russian Tank
Al Murray and James Holland get to drive round the Wiltshire countryside in a T34 Russian tank. The boys explore its crude but effective engineering and enjoy the sounds and smells from inside the tan...
26 Kesä 202036min
158. Gary Sheffield
Day four of We Have Ways of Making You Chalke and historian Gary Sheffield joins Al and James to explore the interwar period and discuss the rise of European nationalism. Join the We Have Ways member...
25 Kesä 202051min
