Burma '45: The Race To Rangoon

Burma '45: The Race To Rangoon

Who won the race to liberate Rangoon: Mountbatten or Slim? When was Operation Dracula in 1945? Why was the treatment of Slim so bad after his incredible achievements? Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 6 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 REST OF THE SERIES IS 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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Sink The Bismarck! Pursuit (Part 1)

Sink The Bismarck! Pursuit (Part 1)

How did the Bismarck try to escape after sinking HMS Hood? Why was the Bismarck so hard to find in the Atlantic? When would Bismarck be safe from Royal Navy surface vessels? Join Al Murray and Jame...

27 Jan 59min

Polish Heroism At Monte Cassino

Polish Heroism At Monte Cassino

As a part of our continuing effort to commemorate the incredible global story of WW2, we present our ongoing ‘Family Stories’ series. This series tells YOUR relatives’ stories of derring do - both ...

22 Jan 33min

Atlantic Crossings, French Morale, & American Inaugurations

Atlantic Crossings, French Morale, & American Inaugurations

Why do ships and planes paint their interiors green? How did the cold winters of the 1940s lead to the Fall of France? How did FDR break convention with his third and fourth presidential terms? Joi...

20 Jan 40min

How To Remember The Holocaust

How To Remember The Holocaust

Why should people remember the Holocaust? When did people start to commemorate the Holocaust? How do different countries around the world engage with Holocaust education? Listen to this exclusive e...

16 Jan 21min

Hood vs Bismarck: Battle of the Denmark Strait (Part 4)

Hood vs Bismarck: Battle of the Denmark Strait (Part 4)

When did Hood and Bismarck begin firing at each other? Why did the battle end so quickly? How fast did the result of the battle spread across the world? Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 4 ...

15 Jan 40min

Hood vs Bismarck: The Mighty Hood (Part 3)

Hood vs Bismarck: The Mighty Hood (Part 3)

Why was HMS Hood considered the peak of British sea power? Who was the commander of HMS Hood during The Battle of the Denmark Strait? When was HMS Hood built? Join James Holland and Al Murray for P...

13 Jan 47min

Hood vs Bismarck: Passage (Part 2)

Hood vs Bismarck: Passage (Part 2)

Why was the Battleship Bismarck so feared? How well prepared were the British to fight the Bismarck? Is the Bismarck overrated? Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 2 of this series on the tit...

8 Jan 55min

Hood vs Bismarck: The Chase (Part 1)

Hood vs Bismarck: The Chase (Part 1)

Why was Bismarck such a threat to British sea power? Who was the commander of the Bismarck task force? When was Operation Rheinübung? Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 1 of this series on t...

6 Jan 39min

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