The Battle Of Britain: The Dowding System

The Battle Of Britain: The Dowding System

What was The Dowding System? Why was Chain Home pivotal to the defence of Britain in WW2? How many hours of training did RAF pilots have on average? Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 2 of this new series on The Battle Of Britain as they explore the decisive aerial battles over Britain in summer 1940, and the dogged defence that stopped the Nazi warmachine. Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access to podcast episodes, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights. Members also get priority access and discounts to live events. A Goalhanger Production Produced by James Regan Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Email: wehaveways@goalhanger.com Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The End Of The Home Guard

The End Of The Home Guard

Far from being a quiet end to the war, December 1944 was incredibly busy. As the Home Guard was getting demobilised, women in Nazi Germany were being forcibly volunteered... Join James Holland and Al...

17 Des 202438min

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

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