Burma '45: The Empire Strikes Back

Burma '45: The Empire Strikes Back

How did Mountbatten and South East Asia Command marshall new forces and tactics to retake Burma? What were conditions life for soldiers fighting in Burma? When did the Allies plan to go on the offensive against Japanese forces? Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 2 of this series, as they explore the forgotten victories of commander Bill Slim and the 14th Army at the end of a bloody Burma Campaign in WW2, where the biggest enemy wasn't the Japanese but the remote landscape of jungles and rivers. THE NEXT EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE NOW AD-FREE FOR MEMBERS - 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 live shows, 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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Jack Stein

Jack Stein

Next up in our Christmas specials series is chef and author Jack Stein, who talks about life on the home front and the complexities of rationing during the war. A Goalhanger Films Production Produced ...

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Ben Willbond

Ben Willbond

In the next of our Christmas series specials, Ghosts and Horrible Histories star Ben Willbond talks about growing up in the cadets and how his passion for history has influenced his acting and writing...

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James May

James May

For this year's Christmas series, Al and James are inviting famous fans onto the podcast to chew the cud about the Second World War. Top Gear and The Grand Tour presenter James May expresses his hatre...

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Sophie Raworth

Sophie Raworth

On today's Christmas special, BBC Newscaster Sophie Raworth tells Al and James about her grandfather's role as a home-front doctor in the Second World War and how he revolutionised the rehabilitation ...

26 Des 202227min

Dermot O'Leary

Dermot O'Leary

This year, Al and James are inviting famous fans onto the podcast to chew the cud about the Second World War. Today, TV presenter and broadcaster Dermot O'Leary discusses writing about the war for chi...

25 Des 202231min

USA: We Have Ways - A Standing Start

USA: We Have Ways - A Standing Start

How did the US Military become the powerhouse it is today? John C. McCManus talks about the political decisions that caused the US Army to expand massively in the early 1940s. A Goalhanger Films Pro...

23 Des 202245min

Sir Richard Fairey

Sir Richard Fairey

Former race car driver and broadcaster Tiff Needell speaks to Al and James about his great uncle Sir Richard Fairey - the experimental aircraft engineer.  A Goalhanger Films Production Produced by Joe...

22 Des 202231min

Command - Live at The National Army Museum

Command - Live at The National Army Museum

As an early Christmas gift, we're releasing Al Murray and James Holland's conversation about Command from the National Army Museum. A Goalhanger Films Production Produced by Exec Producer: Tony Pasto...

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