25. Nazi Drugs and Midget Subs

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 Normandy beaches? A fascinating if preposterous debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Atlantic War: No Phoney War At Sea (Part 1)

Atlantic War: No Phoney War At Sea (Part 1)

Why is the battle of the Atlantic so crucial to the Allied war effort in WW2? How did Prien manage to sink Royal Oak in Scapa Flow? When did the civilian passenger liner Athenia get attacked by U-Boat...

18 Nov 202557min

The Siege Of Malta: Operation Pedestal (Part 6)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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