WHW USA - America First, Culture Clashes and Hispanic Troops

WHW USA - America First, Culture Clashes and Hispanic Troops

Throughout the 20th and 21st century, America's foreign policy has swung violently from isolationist to interventionist - how did the Second World War impact this switch? Al Murray, John McManus and James Holland answer your questions on WW2 and USA. A Goalhanger Production Produced by Joey McCarthy Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Join our ‘Independent Company’ to watch our livestreams, get earlybird tickets and our weekly newsletter - packed with deals. Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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6. A Foothold in France

6. A Foothold in France

James Holland discusses the early planning of Operation Overlord while Al Murray debates the merits of the PIAT, the British hand-held anti-tank weapon with a mixed reputation. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

7 Mai 201932min

5. Rommel, Rations and the Battle of Sangshak

5. Rommel, Rations and the Battle of Sangshak

James Holland and Al Murray debate Rommel, rations and the right approach to heavy bombing. Plus we hear the story of an important battle between the British and Japanese. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

30 Apr 201937min

4. Arnhem, Eastwood and Normandy antics

4. Arnhem, Eastwood and Normandy antics

Al and James explain why Arnhem was a Bridge too Far; James describes the Germans’ enormous guns in Crimea; Al tells a boy’s own story of Normandy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

23 Apr 201935min

3. Machine guns, Nazi menswear and an Italian massacre

3. Machine guns, Nazi menswear and an Italian massacre

Al Murray arrives at the podcast carrying a German machine gun. James tells the story of a little known Italian massacre. Both men discuss the role of Hugo Boss in Nazi tailoring. Hosted on Acast. See...

16 Apr 201948min

2. Rations, the Ritz and Nazi FM

2. Rations, the Ritz and Nazi FM

Al Murray explains why Madagascar was briefly the most important battleground in World War Two, while James Holland talks us through the output of Nazi radio. Also, why the Ritz served lobster and fin...

9 Apr 201950min

The Spitfire, the Major and Monte Cassino

The Spitfire, the Major and Monte Cassino

In the first episode of our new World War II series Al Murray explains why the wings of a Spitfire never break off, while James Holland remembers the man who was told to smash up Monte Cassino. Plus G...

2 Apr 201948min

Trailer

Trailer

Achtung! Achtung! Comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland bring you a new podcast all about the Second World War. We Have Ways of Making You Talk will see the two men tell battlefield tales an...

25 Mar 20193min

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