Italian Hell: San Pietro, Monte Sammucro and Night Fighting

Italian Hell: San Pietro, Monte Sammucro and Night Fighting

Al Murray, James Holland and John McManus discuss the Allies' experience of fighting in the mountains of Italy in the brutal winter of 1943’ - especially the horrendous conditions in San Pietro and Monte Sammucro. John details the evolution of fighting under the cover of darkness, and the dangers it entails. A Goalhanger Production Produced by Joey McCarthy Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Website: wehavewayspod.com Members’ Club: patreon.com/wehaveways Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com 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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