Market Garden 80: Descent Into Chaos (Part 1)

Market Garden 80: Descent Into Chaos (Part 1)

Al Murray and James Holland kick off their deep dive into Operation Market Garden, focusing on the intense and chaotic first day at Arnhem. What made the British airborne forces push forward despite the odds? Discover the tactical decisions, the unexpected German resistance, and the slender margins that shaped this historic battle. Could it have all gone differently? Join us as we explore the triumphs and tragedies of one of World War 2's most famous battles, immortalised in the 1977 epic 'A Bridge Too Far' - Operation Market Garden. A Goalhanger Production Produced by Joey McCarthy & Robby Williams 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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12. Our Russian Friends

12. Our Russian Friends

James Holland and Al Murray get into a heated debate about the role of Russia in the defeat of the Nazis. Also discussed are the French civilian experiences in Normandy; the curious case of the Daily ...

18 Jun 201948min

11. Smoking Snakes

11. Smoking Snakes

James Holland and Al Murray discuss the remarkable story of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force and their contribution to the war effort in Italy. Plus the boys debate the raid on Dieppe and the incompe...

11 Jun 201942min

10. The Thing About Hitler...

10. The Thing About Hitler...

Al Murray and James Holland discuss Hitler’s personal life. Also James finally turns the conversation to air power, Al recalls meeting a Russian Night Witch and James allows Al to try on his British B...

4 Jun 201945min

9. Bunker Busting

9. Bunker Busting

Al Murray and James Holland explore the converted tanks used at Normandy. Also up for discussion are parachute decoys, the dangers of back-flash and who killed Michael Wittmann. Hosted on Acast. See a...

28 Mai 201940min

8. D-Day and DD Tanks

8. D-Day and DD Tanks

D-Day takes centre stage as Al Murray and James Holland discuss floating tanks, flame throwers and the story of Omaha Beach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more abo...

21 Mai 201953min

7. Monty’s Hat and the Tiger

7. Monty’s Hat and the Tiger

Al Murray and James Holland head to Bovington Tank Museum to discuss Normandy and the tanks that fought there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad cho...

14 Mai 201950min

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

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