WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

Conversations on World War II history, battles and military operations AI summary

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The World War II podcast with comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland. We Have Ways of Making You Talk dives deep into WWII history, exploring key battles, forgotten front lines, and incredible untold stories. Whether you're fascinated by the Battle of Britain, the D-Day landings, or the Eastern Front, this show offers a rich, detailed look at the war that shaped the modern world. Al and James bring a unique blend of expert knowledge and humour, discussing everything from the Third Reich, Churchill's leadership, and the Fall of Berlin, to World War 2 tanks, fighter planes, and naval battles. Expect historical insights, lively tangents, and discussions on iconic second world war events like Operation Barbarossa, the Pacific Theatre, and the North African campaign. Join our membership club for extra content, livestreams and ad-free listening: patreon.com/wehaveways For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com

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Kokoda: Countdown To Battle (Part 3)

2026-11-12 · 52 min · Season 1, episode 1033

What happened to the 35,000 rations that never reached Myola? Why were the Japanese so much better than the Australians at fighting in the jungle in July 1942? How did Ralph Honner rebuild the exhausted 39th Battalion…
Kokoda: MacArthur And The Generals (Part 2)

2026-11-10 · 56 min · Season 1, episode 1032

Why did John Curtin defy Winston Churchill over Australia's returning convoy? What was the 'Badge 80' scandal that followed Thomas Blamey from the Victoria Police into the war? Why did MacArthur and Blamey discount…
Kokoda: Why Was Australia So Unprepared For The Pacific War? (Part 1)

2026-11-05 · 55 min · Season 1, episode 1031

Why was Australia so unprepared for war in the Pacific? How did the Great Depression shape the men who would fight on the Kokoda Track? Why did the volunteers of the Second AIF call the militia 'choccos'? Join Al Murray…
Bridging Operation Market Garden: Keeping Up With The Joneses (Part 2)

2026-11-03 · 40 min · Season 1, episode 1030

Who was Lieutenant Tony Jones MC, and what did he find on Nijmegen road bridge? How did British sappers help the US 82nd Airborne cross the Waal in assault boats? Why couldn't 30 Corps push on the moment the bridge was…
Bridging Operation Market Garden: A Nice Little Problem (Part 1)

2026-10-29 · 45 min · Season 1, episode 1029

What does a Commander Royal Engineers actually do for an armoured division? How much bridging kit did 30 Corps have to line up to cross the rivers and canals of the Netherlands? Why is the Bailey Bridge an offensive…
Barbarossa In Ukraine: The Encirclement Of Kiev (Part 4)

2026-10-27 · 59 min · Season 1, episode 1028

Why did Stalin sack Budenny and forbid Kirponos from retreating as the trap closed? How did a tiny battlegroup under Walter Model help to seal the biggest encirclement in military history? Why was Hitler's great victory…
Barbarossa In Ukraine: Stagnation (Part 3)

2026-10-21 · 59 min · Season 1, episode 1027

Why were Guderian's panzers so short of fuel, trucks and tanks when they finally struck south in late August 1941? How did the Germans capture an intact 800-metre bridge over the Desna? Why did Bock decide to abandon…
Barbarossa In Ukraine: Capitalism To The Rescue (Part 2)

2026-10-19 · 58 min · Season 1, episode 1026

Why did Roosevelt back aid to Stalin despite fierce opposition in Congress? What happened when Harry Hopkins met Stalin alone in Moscow? How did Britain and America come to the rescue of the Soviet Union's communist…
Barbarossa In Ukraine: Trouble At The Top (Part 1)

2026-10-14 · 58 min · Season 1, episode 1025

Why did Stalin sack Zhukov for warning that Kiev might have to be given up? How did Hitler talk Guderian into turning his panzers south, hours after he'd called the plan impossible? Why were German tank units already…
What We Get Wrong About WW2

2026-10-12 · 40 min · Season 1, episode 1024

Is the film Pressure accurate? Was Matthew Ridgeway a good general? And, how did WW2 shape the early leadership of NATO? In this special episode, recorded live at We Have Ways Festival 2026, Jim and Al are joined by…

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Owner: Goalhanger Podcasts
Oldest episode in feed: 03/2019 · over 7 years
Typical length: 44 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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