Atlantic War: Norwegian Interlude (Part 2)
Why was Norway attacked in WW2? Why might the Norwegian Campaign be considered a success at sea for the Allies? What was the result of The Fall Of Norway and France for Britain and its naval strategy?...
20 Nov 202551min
Atlantic War: No Phoney War At Sea (Part 1)
Why is the battle of the Atlantic so crucial to the Allied war effort in WW2? How did Prien manage to sink Royal Oak in Scapa Flow? When did the civilian passenger liner Athenia get attacked by U-Boat...
18 Nov 202557min
The Siege Of Malta: Operation Pedestal (Part 6)
Why is Operation Pedestal such an important event in WW2? How many ships in the convoy were sunk by Axis forces? What happened to the tanker, the Ohio? Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 6 o...
13 Nov 202552min
The Siege Of Malta: Starving (Part 5)
When did Lord Gort and Sir Keith Park arrive on Fortress Malta? How many calories did people on Malta have each day for survival? What made George Screwball Beurling such a talented fighter ace? Jo...
11 Nov 202548min
The Siege Of Malta: The Most Bombed Place On Earth (Part 4)
Why did King George VI award Malta the George Cross? How did the 'Target Date' of starvation and surrender affect morale on the island? Were the Anti-Aircraft defences enough to blunt Kesselring's bli...
6 Nov 202547min
The Siege Of Malta: Spitfire (Part 3)
Why was the arrival of RAF Spitfires so important to Malta's defence? How did the Fall Of Singapore impact the situation in Malta? Was the British leadership on Malta incompetent? Join James Hollan...
4 Nov 202554min
The Siege Of Malta: Britain's Submarine Ace (Part 2)
Why was Malta such a threat to Nazi plans? What made HMS Upholder the most successful British submarine of WW2? How did British submarines disrupt Axis shipping routes and invasion plans? Join Jame...
30 Okt 202558min
The Siege Of Malta: Fortress Malta (Part 1)
Why was Malta attacked in WW2? Where in the world is Malta? How did the British fail to build up Malta's defences before Italy entered the war on Nazi Germany's side? Join James Holland and Al Murr...
28 Okt 202554min
