The Siege Of Malta: Operation Pedestal (Part 6)
Why is Operation Pedestal such an important event in WW2? How many ships in the convoy were sunk by Axis forces? What happened to the tanker, the Ohio? Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 6 o...
13 Nov 202552min
The Siege Of Malta: Starving (Part 5)
When did Lord Gort and Sir Keith Park arrive on Fortress Malta? How many calories did people on Malta have each day for survival? What made George Screwball Beurling such a talented fighter ace? Jo...
11 Nov 202548min
The Siege Of Malta: The Most Bombed Place On Earth (Part 4)
Why did King George VI award Malta the George Cross? How did the 'Target Date' of starvation and surrender affect morale on the island? Were the Anti-Aircraft defences enough to blunt Kesselring's bli...
6 Nov 202547min
The Siege Of Malta: Spitfire (Part 3)
Why was the arrival of RAF Spitfires so important to Malta's defence? How did the Fall Of Singapore impact the situation in Malta? Was the British leadership on Malta incompetent? Join James Hollan...
4 Nov 202554min
The Siege Of Malta: Britain's Submarine Ace (Part 2)
Why was Malta such a threat to Nazi plans? What made HMS Upholder the most successful British submarine of WW2? How did British submarines disrupt Axis shipping routes and invasion plans? Join Jame...
30 Okt 202558min
The Siege Of Malta: Fortress Malta (Part 1)
Why was Malta attacked in WW2? Where in the world is Malta? How did the British fail to build up Malta's defences before Italy entered the war on Nazi Germany's side? Join James Holland and Al Murr...
28 Okt 202554min
WW2 British Tank Myths
What made British tank steel so superior? Why do people think British tanks were so bad in WW2? How was the Centurion the peak of British tank engineering? Join James Holland and Al Murray as they ...
22 Okt 202535min
Death In The Mountains: Warning From History
What happened after the war to the communities around Monte Sole? Why did SS troops execute civilians, including women and children? How did survivors try to move on with their lives? Join James Ho...
20 Okt 202539min
