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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The Duel: The Fox That Outlived Them All (Part 2)

The Duel: The Fox That Outlived Them All (Part 2)

April-May, 1945. Karl Wolff and Ernst Karltenbrunner are running out of time, and options. Interrogated by Himmler, and Hitler himself in the ruins of Berlin, their scheming is frustrated at every tu...

12 Des 20241h

The Duel: The Nazi Escape Plan (Part 1)

The Duel: The Nazi Escape Plan (Part 1)

Spring, 1945. Two high-ranking SS officers in Hitler's empire, who have seen the writing on the wall for the Third Reich, are plotting their escape. With warehouses of counterfeit cash and hoards of ...

10 Des 202457min

Speer, Snipers & Submarines

Speer, Snipers & Submarines

Were the Americans exploiting WW2 for profit? Why shouldn't you fight at night with your canopy open? And how do you put the 'fun' into We Have Ways Festival Fünf...? Join Jim and Al answering your q...

5 Des 202432min

Peleliu: A Pointless Victory (Part 2)

Peleliu: A Pointless Victory (Part 2)

Al Murray, James Holland and John McManus conclude their brace of episodes on the battle for Peleliu. In a battlefield so dire, even the company dog gets killed, the boys discuss if any of the fighti...

3 Des 202444min

Peleliu: Death Trap Island (Part 1)

Peleliu: Death Trap Island (Part 1)

27th November, 1944, Palau Islands. A 'God-Forsaken' island in the Pacific, Palau must be taken for the US strategy to reclaim the Philippines and push back the Japanese Empire. After 2 months of bl...

28 Nov 202443min

Blitz, Vichy Problems & The Best Military Beards

Blitz, Vichy Problems & The Best Military Beards

Just how good is Steve McQueen’s new film on The Blitz? Was the Vichy government really that bad in 1945? And which general had the best beard? Al Murray and James Holland have a great catch up and a...

26 Nov 202449min

Listen Now: Legacy

Listen Now: Legacy

Listen to Legacy from Wondery and Goalhanger Podcasts. Each season, historian Peter Frankopan and broadcaster Afua Hirsch tell the wild stories of the most extraordinary men and women to have ever liv...

25 Nov 20249min

Blitz: The Final Flames (Part 4)

Blitz: The Final Flames (Part 4)

Bombing continues across the UK, and Brits ask if the violence will ever cease. In the final episode of this series, Al and James assess the damage left by the Luftwaffe. We Have Ways tackles the peo...

21 Nov 202449min

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