Okinawa '45: Allied Assault

Okinawa '45: Allied Assault

How were the Japanese preparing to defend Okinawa? What pacific naval forces did the Americans have for the invasion? In what ways did the amphibious assault surpass even the 1944 D-Day Invasion? Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 1 of this series as they explore the brutal land and sea fighting on both sides at Okinawa, and the experiences that shaped the fateful decision to drop the atomic bombs. THE ENTIRE SERIES IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS EARLY & AD FREE - SIGN UP AT patreon.com/wehaveways A Goalhanger Production Produced by James Regan Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Join our ‘Independent Company’ with an introductory offer to watch exclusive livestreams, get presale ticket events, and our weekly newsletter - packed with book and model discounts. Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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VE Day: Madness In The Führer Bunker (Part 6)

VE Day: Madness In The Führer Bunker (Part 6)

Did Hitler really commit suicide in his underground bunker in 1945? Which top Nazis hid under Berlin as it perished? Why are conspiracy theorists not convinced by the official set of events? From s...

30 Apr 202555min

VE Day: The Seelow Heights (Part 5)

VE Day: The Seelow Heights (Part 5)

How did the Battle of Berlin begin? Was Germany doomed from the start? Did Stalin make the situation worse? Al Murray and James Holland explore the opening moments of the Battle of Berlin - from Stal...

28 Apr 202555min

VE Day: Why They Fought (Part 4)

VE Day: Why They Fought (Part 4)

What did the Allies discover in the concentration camps in the heartlands of Nazi Germany? How did they struggle to help the survivors they found? Join James Holland & Al Murray as they uncover the p...

24 Apr 202553min

VE Day: Operation VARSITY (Part 3)

VE Day: Operation VARSITY (Part 3)

How did Allied forces cross the last defences of Nazi Germany? How does Operation VARSITY compare to the chaos of the landings in Arnhem just a year before? Join James Holland & Al Murray as they unc...

22 Apr 20251h 1min

VE Day: Crossing The Rhine (Part 2)

VE Day: Crossing The Rhine (Part 2)

What challenges did the Allies face crossing the river Rhine? How did Montgomery and Patton invade the Nazi homeland? What lessons had been learned and put in place after six years of fighting in orde...

17 Apr 202546min

VE Day: The Bridge At Remagen (Part 1)

VE Day: The Bridge At Remagen (Part 1)

To defeat the Nazis once and for all, the Allies must cross the Rhine into Germany. The first challenge - the bridge at Remagen Why did the Second World War end in 1945? How did Hitler die? Were the ...

15 Apr 202558min

Dead Presidents: FDR to Truman

Dead Presidents: FDR to Truman

Why did Truman become president in 1945 when FDR died? Was Roosevelt a Machiavellian populist? Why don't modern politicians study more history? Al Murray and James Holland are joined by star of The R...

9 Apr 202546min

Nazis In South America

Nazis In South America

What connects the Final Solution with a Chilean crabmeat factory? How were Pinochet and Mossad using Nazis? Did the war really end in 1945? Join James Holland, Al Murray, and guest Philippe Sands as ...

7 Apr 202550min

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