27. We Are at War

27. We Are at War

It’s 80 years since the outbreak of war. James and Al discuss the build up to the German invasion of Poland and the British and French response. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Battle Of Britain: Attack Of The Eagles

The Battle Of Britain: Attack Of The Eagles

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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 ...

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The Battle Of Britain: Their Finest Hour

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When did the Luftwaffe begin the Kanalkampf phase of The Battle Of Britain? How many fighters and bombers did Nazi Germany have for the air war over Britain in Summer 1940? What was Operation Sealion ...

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Rommel: Germany's Best General

Rommel: Germany's Best General

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The Best Panzer Generals Of WW2

The Best Panzer Generals Of WW2

Which Prussian general wore a kilt and tricked British units with his excellent English? Why did Halder lose command even after his successes in Poland and France? Who refused to wear their general in...

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The Case Against General Patton

The Case Against General Patton

How many times was George S. Patton fired by his superiors? Why isn't Lucian Truscott better known? Was Ridgway the most effective airborne commander of the Second World War? Join James Holland and...

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Eisenhower: America's Best General

Eisenhower: America's Best General

Was General Eisenhower the best US general of WW2? What decision impacts the reputation of Jumpin' Jim Gavin? When did General Mark Clark capture Rome? Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 3 a...

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Montgomery: Britain's Best General

Montgomery: Britain's Best General

Was Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery a bad general? Why isn't Richard O'Connor known for his stunning victories? When did Horrocks take command of XXX Corps? Join James Holland and Al Murray for pa...

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