Warbirds of Liberty: The Fantastic Fighting 4th - The Eagle Squadrons (Part 1)

Warbirds of Liberty: The Fantastic Fighting 4th - The Eagle Squadrons (Part 1)

Why did American pilots fight for Britain before the US entered WW2? When were the American 'Eagle Squadrons' formed in the UK? How did Don Blakeslee rise to prominence among his fellow pilots? Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 1 of this new series looking at the larger-than-life American aces that flew to every corner of the Nazi empire, starting with Spitfires in the dark days of The Battle Of Britain to P-51 Mustangs at the closing stages of WW2. Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights. Members also get priority access and discounts to live events. A Goalhanger Production Produced by James Regan Editor: Charlie Rodwell Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Social Producer: Harry Balden Email: wehaveways@goalhanger.com Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Audie Murphy: The Cave & Anzio (Part 2)

Audie Murphy: The Cave & Anzio (Part 2)

What happened to Allied attacks at Anzio? How did Audie Murphy spend his time in Naples? When was Rome captured by the Allies in WW2? Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 2 of this new series ...

19 Mar 49min

Audie Murphy: Sicily & Salerno (Part 1)

Audie Murphy: Sicily & Salerno (Part 1)

Why did Audie Murphy join the Army in WW2? When did US troops fight against Axis forces for the first time? How old was Audie Murphy when he enlisted to serve in the US Army? Join Al Murray and Jam...

17 Mar 53min

The Channel Dash: Out The Frying Pan (Part 4)

The Channel Dash: Out The Frying Pan (Part 4)

How did attacks by British MTBs fail to sink any of the enemy fleet? When was Churchill informed of British failures to stop the Kriegsmarine from escaping? Was any damage inflicted upon the German ca...

12 Mar 41min

The Channel Dash: The Battle of The Narrow Seas (Part 3)

The Channel Dash: The Battle of The Narrow Seas (Part 3)

Why were Swordfish pilots sent outnumbered against the heavily guarded German capital ships? What happened with the land based artillery manned by army units around Dover? When did Coastal Command and...

10 Mar 36min

The Channel Dash: Hide & Seek (Part 2)

The Channel Dash: Hide & Seek (Part 2)

Why did it take British commanders so long to act once the German ships left Brest? How did local conditions help the German escape? What plans did British leaders have in place to stop German surface...

5 Mar 38min

The Channel Dash: Operation Cerberus vs Operation Fuller (Part 1)

The Channel Dash: Operation Cerberus vs Operation Fuller (Part 1)

Why did Hitler decide to move his ships from Occupied France? How did German commanders plan to get past formidable Royal Navy and RAF defences? What preparations did Luftwaffe commanders make for Ope...

3 Mar 52min

The Magician Who Missed the Boat

The Magician Who Missed the Boat

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 ...

26 Feb 26min

Books, Balls, and Bismarck

Books, Balls, and Bismarck

How do you explain WW2 to a 10 year old? Did Hitler only have one ball? What are some of Jim and Al's top book recommendations for WW2? Join Al Murray and James Holland for a classic 'warwaffle' ep...

24 Feb 45min

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