USA: The War in Saipan
As war raged on land in Western Europe in June 1944, the island of Saipan witnessed a naval bombardment never seen before. John McManus leads James Holland in a crash course on the first objective of...
11 Jul 202448min
Normandy: The Final Chapter
As Al Murray and James Holland return on English shores, they look back at their Normandy podcast series - the way we think about war, and the foolish decision made by former PM Rishi Sunak to leave D...
9 Jul 202438min
Hill 192: Capturing Kraut Corner
Al Murray and James Holland delve into the Battle of Hill 192 - a crucial fight between the 2nd Infantry Division and German 3rd Fallschirmjäger Division to capture this key strategic point near Saint...
4 Jul 202436min
The Battle of Hill 112: The Hill is Secured (Part 2)
Securing the high ground was key to victory in Normandy. Al Murray and James Holland continue their journey in the footsteps of Allied soldiers from 80 years ago. Through idyllic fields, thick forest ...
2 Jul 202455min
The Battle of Hill 112: The Barrage Begins (Part 1)
The Battle for Normandy didn’t end with D-Day. James Holland is re-united with Al Murray to retrace the steps of the Allied Operation EPSOM - 80 years to the day. Through idyllic fields, thick forest ...
28 Jun 202442min
D-Day: A Warning From History?
Will we lose a tangible connection to WW2 once the final veteran dies? Is Europe sleepwalking into another monumental war? Continuing our on-the-ground Normandy series, James Holland meets up with fri...
25 Jun 202434min
The Sherwood Rangers in Normandy: The Noireau (Episode 2)
Stan Perry is given an almost impossible task; in the dead of night - find a suitable crossing of the Noireau. His success is legendary, but the days that follow will change the Sherwood Rangers forev...
20 Jun 202441min
The Sherwood Rangers in Normandy: BLUECOAT (Episode 1)
Through the tiny villages and fortress-like roads of Normandy, James Holland retraces the steps of Stanley Christopherson’s tank crew as they edge towards Berlin. Follow the moving and explosive story...
18 Jun 202446min
