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 Re ...
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WW2 Podcasts
A military history podcast that looks at all aspects of WWII. With WW2 slipping from living memory I aim to look at different historical aspects of the Second World War.
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POV:WW2 is an immersive, action-packed storytelling podcast that brings World War II to life through true, cinematic stories of the war that changed everything. Whether you're a lifelong history fan or someone who never connected with it in school, these gripping, sound-rich episodes are designed to pull you in. From the voices of American soldiers on the front lines to the sounds of combat and chaos, POV:WW2 makes the past feel immediate, visceral, and unforgettable. For those who love hist ...
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The military history podcast specialists, looking at all aspects of war through the ages.
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A weekly podcast exploring the lesser-known battles and stories of the Second World War, with a particular focus on the Eastern Front. Next: The Battle of Leipzig. If you have any comments or questions about the show, please get in touch via [email protected] or visit https://davidsumnerhistory.com/ You can also support me on Patreon via https://patreon.com/europeatwar
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WW2: Both Sides of The Wire | A Battle Guide Production
Prof. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander
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World War 2: Both Sides of the Wire is the podcast that takes you beyond the familiar and dives deep into the untold stories and surprising truths of the Second World War from the Allied and Axis perspectives. Join us as we lift the lid on one of the most pivotal periods in human history, busting myths and unraveling the complexities of a conflict that still shapes our world today. Host: Prof. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander More about Matthias & Jesse: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow#host ...
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The Standuphistorian, Crispin Thomas joins others in discussing matters and momentous events from WW2.
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Join us as we go out of the box and navigate our way through WW2 history day by day! Season 1- Warsaw Uprising with Alina Nowobilska, Clare Mulley and Roger Moorhouse Season 2- Auschwitz Liberation with Alina Nowobilska, Chris Sams, and Kate Vigurs Season 3- Coming in April 2025 with Alina Nowobilska, Chris Sams, and Zane Whitney Graphics- Steve Smith- [email protected] Audio checks- Zane Whitney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Warriors In Their Own Words | First Person War Stories
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The unsanitized truth of what we have asked of those who defend this nation. From archived tapes of WWI veterans, to conversations with modern-day warriors, these are their stories, in their own words.
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Treaty of Versailles, Great Depression & Appeasement, Course of the War, Aftermath
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A compilation of the latest Witness History programmes.
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WW2 Stuffs
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Konstantin Kisin and Francis Foster create honest conversations with fascinating people. New episodes every Sunday and Wednesday. Become a Premium Member to receive exclusive benefits https://triggernometry.supercast.com/
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In early December 1941, on the outskirts of London, a 14 year old boy is listening to the radio and is surprised as he hears about Japan’s attacks on the US Naval base at Pearl Harbor. But what happened hours afterwards is of great concern - Japan’s invasion and air strikes against key British colonies in South East Asia. In his living room in England, next to his map of Europe, the schoolboy puts up a second map of Asia and the Pacific. Over the next three and a half years he charts - on th ...
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12 year old Polish girl named Adina, December 1939 Cover art photo provided by freestocks.org on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@freestocks
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For more than 40 years bestselling author and historian Peter Hart has interviewed thousands of veterans about their experience of war. Join him and his chum Gary Bain as they explore all aspects of military history, from the ancient world to the Second World War. Pete and Gary don't just tell the history, they bring it to life with the words of the men and women who were there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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WW2 podcast Cover art photo provided by Ambitious Creative Co. - Rick Barrett on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@weareambitious
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This podcast is for and about soldiers of the Canadian Army. Its primary goal is to provide them with useful information through thoughtful and open discussions that reflect their mutual interests and concerns. Though soldiers are our primary audience, the topics covered on this podcast should be relevant to anyone who supports our soldiers or who has an interest in Canadian military matters.
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You know about Stalingrad, the siege of Leningrad, maybe Kursk. But how well do you know the history of the ”Russian front” of the Second World War? Join this detailed description of the largest part of WW2 in Europe, the titanic clash between tyrants Hitler and Stalin.
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By Sarina temple, Sara Hand, and Bella hobaugh Cover art photo provided by Jason Zeis on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@zeis
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The definitive podcast about the Burma Campaign of World War Two. Join historians and authors Dr Robert Lyman MBE & Jack Bowsher as they take you through dripping monsoon and jungles, across parched plains, and over rivers and mountains sharing the incredible and often brutal story of the war against Japan in Southeast Asia. In Series One (Spring 2025) Rob and Jack did a general broad brush narrative of the campaign. Series Two began in June 2025 and includes interviews with historians, rela ...
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Rudyard Lynch, creator of the enormously popular YouTube channel WhatifAltHist joins Austin Padgett every week to offer a deeper understanding of critical moments in history. Together they identify patterns in order to predict the future and understand the dynamics that result in civilizations rising and falling. We cover WW1, WW2, Classical Greece, Medieval Islam, the rise of Communism, and more. History 102 is a part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: www.turpentine.co
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this podcast discusses important women during the war, the roles of those women, and propaganda. Cover art photo provided by Robert Bye on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@robertbye
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A discussion about WW2 with Professor Douglas from the National University of Botswana Cover art photo provided by João Silas on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@joaosilas
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This podcast is about the second world war and the effects it had on the different minority groups at the time. Cover art photo provided by Suzy Brooks on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@simplysuzy
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It’s about African-Americans in WW2. Is also an interview with 2 African-Americans. Cover art photo provided by Suzy Brooks on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@simplysuzy
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The story of the 20 momentous years from 1936 to 1956 that changed the course of history, as told by Jonathan Dimbleby and through the words of remarkable BBC correspondents.
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Here on More Gilded than Gold we will be taking a historical look at one of the most transformational half centuries in American history. An era of extreme wealth, and abject poverty, and era of civil rights and violent oppression. An era of westward expansion, and increased urbanization. An era of immigration, and corruption. The post Civil War United States holds so many parallels to the Post WW2 United States and holds even more parallels to today. We will be taking a wide look at the Uni ...
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Discover the little-known history of Nelly Benatar, Morocco's first female attorney, who transformed bureaucratic red tape into life-saving magic during World War II's darkest hours. Beyond the familiar backdrop of the film Casablanca, follow one extraordinary woman's courageous journey from wartime rescue missions to post-war humanitarian work, confronting issues of refugees, immigration, and identity that remain relevant today.
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Backyard Battlefields is a military history program which explores historical sites throughout Australia and beyond. Backyard Battlefields gives Australia’s military history a context by explaining its significance within the grander narrative of world events. Presented by James De Leo. For more information visit backyardbattlefields.com
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Heroes For Freedom | Patriotic, Conservatives, Christians, Families, Heroes, WW1, WW2, Revolutionary War
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*TOP 10% GLOBAL PODCAST* Are you concerned about what your school system is teaching your children? Of what might happen when your children and grandchildren leave the good influences of hearth and home and ship off to school or university? You have reason to be concerned. For our noble and great ones from America’s illustrious past are being condemned and cancelled by nearly all of America’s once great schools and universities. I’m Rick Robison. Husband, father, grandfather, Veterans Hospit ...
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Dunkirk, D-Day, North Africa, Sicily, Italy, Omaha, USAF, RAF, POWs, Second World War Stories, Memoirs & interviews - Britain, USA, Australia, Canada … all the forces … WW2. ... Over 500 5-star ratings. "Thank you for what you are doing. It's incredible and I'm absolutely hooked" AB
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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 Al Murray for part 4 as they run through the best land forces leadership of the Western Theatre in WW2 - and their answers may surprise you. Start your …
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Episode 58: German invasion of Poland 1939 Part 1
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In today's episode, we are marking a very important anniversary. In September, 1939, Germany invades Poland and the Second World War begins. The six week campaign would change the course of world history and even help set the stage for some of Europe's most difficult political problems today. Join our community! The steps are simple: Visit: …
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42 - A PRAYER TO SAVE AMERICA | Benjamin Franklin (Founding Father) | Revolutionary War
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That critical summer of 1787 the delegates to the Constitutional Convention were on the path to failing miserably. For a month the delegates had argued over a forgettable list of ego-driven proposals, accomplishing nothing. Benjamin Franklin spoke addressing the head of the Congress: “I have lived, sir, a long time, and the longer I live the more c…
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William Biehler's Story | 90th Infantry Division - Episode #1
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Experience William Biehler’s incredible WW2 journey from Normandy’s hedgerows to the urban combat of Metz. *Please note that while these episodes are based on actual oral histories, the content has been dramatized for clarity and engagement. Therefore, the dialogue and narrative may not be verbatim and are intended to convey the essence of the stor…
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275 - War, Empire and the Struggle for a New World
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In this episode, we’re turning our attention to British India during the Second World War. While the war in Europe and the Pacific often dominates the narrative, the role India played—both as a military contributor and as a nation on the cusp of independence—is often overlooked. I’m joined by Philip Craig, author of 1945: The Reckoning. His book lo…
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15. Burma Army's Swansong - retreat into India
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This week Jack and Rob finish the narrative of the retreat from Burma, discussing the final retreat across the Chindwin, and into safety in India. The Burma Army's swansong, but fear not dear listener, for there are still some more episodes, interviews, and a Q+A to come! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this episode, we’re turning our attention to British India during the Second World War. While the war in Europe and the Pacific often dominates the narrative, the role India played—both as a military contributor and as a nation on the cusp of independence—is often overlooked. I’m joined by Philip Craig, author of 1945: The Reckoning. His book lo…
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Vietnam Forward Observers: From the Archive
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During the Vietnam War, all too often the chaos of battle found Allied forces trapped and facing annihilation. The situation called for courageous men to carry out some of the deadliest missions in the history of warfare. Forward Observers, often alone, moved behind enemy lines to serve as the eyes of the artillery gunner in delivering rounds on vi…
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For the first time, commanders, soldiers and pilots who served in Afghanistan tell their story of the gruelling assault on Jugroom Fort - and an astonishing rescue mission.By BBC Radio 4
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As people back home partied in the streets, celebrating victory in Europe in May 1945, war wasn’t over for the many thousands of soldiers and civilians on the Asian front. For those in Japanese prison camps, or fighting in distant jungles, it wasn’t always over on the day Japan announced its unconditional surrender on August 15th. Episode 3 of The …
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In this episode of History 102, 'WhatIfAltHist' creator Rudyard Lynch and co-host Austin Padgett examine Inner Asia as the overlooked crossroads between China, Islam, Europe, and India, tracing ancient migrations through modern geopolitics in this forgotten spine of Eurasian civilization. -- SPONSOR: ZCASH | NETSUITE | ORACLE The right technology r…
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The Real Story of Margaret Thatcher - Iain Dale
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The Long Range Desert Group-Its origins and activities
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My guests on this live show, recorded at the Victory Show in August 2025, are Tom Petch, ex SAS commander and published author (Penguin: Speed, Aggression and Surprise) and Richard Pinches ( The Lone Rat), acknowledged desert expert on the Long Range Desert Group and its history.By The Standuphistorian
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Episode 6: Demon of Unrest Part 2: The Fall of King Cotton
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Today we will talk about the most internationally important battle of the war, and about a terrible human being who will mostly be unmentioned the rest of the show.By Joshua Egler
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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 as they run through the best land forces leadership of the Western Theatre in WW2 - and their answers may surprise you. Start your free trial at patreon.…
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Careful What You Click On - Konstantin Kisin
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Careful What You Click On - Konstantin KisinWe use Ground News to escape the echo chamber and stay fully informed. Go to https://ground.news/triggernometry to save 40% on the Ground News unlimited access Vantage plan.Join our exclusive TRIGGERnometry community on Substack! https://triggernometry.substack.com/OR Support TRIGGERnometry Here:Bitcoin: …
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El Alamein with guest The Lone Rat Richard Pinches
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The StandupHistorian, Crispin Thomas, talks live with Richard Pinches about El Alamein. Richard is known as the Lone Rat and is a historian and expert on The Long Range Desert Group and all things Desert in the Second World War. This recording was recorded live at The Victory Show in August 2025.By The Standuphistorian
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They Arrested And Strip Searched Me... - Lois McLatchie Miller
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We use Ground News to escape the echo chamber and stay fully informed. Go to https://ground.news/triggernometry to save 40% on the Ground News unlimited access Vantage plan. Triggernometry is proudly independent. Thanks to the sponsors below for making that possible: - Qualia Senolytic. Go to https://Qualialife.com/TRIG for up to 50% off AND use co…
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Washington DC and a film noir classic
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Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. We learn why the Mount Pleasant riots erupted in Washington DC in 1991, and hear from our guest, Sarah Jane Shoenfeld, a public historian of the US capital. Plus, more on John Lennon’s benefit concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York, his fin…
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In this episode of History 102, 'WhatIfAltHist' creator Rudyard Lynch and co-host Austin Padgett explore why gunpowder democratized Europe but enabled Asian autocracy, examining Hawaii, Ottoman, Ming, and Mughal empires to understand how identical technologies create divergent civilizational outcomes. -- SPONSOR: ZCASH | SHOPIFY | NETSUITE | ORACLE…
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Responding to Netanyahu Interview Critics
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Francis and Konstantin discuss the reaction to their interview with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. | We use Ground News to escape the echo chamber and stay fully informed. Go to https://ground.news/triggernometry to save 40% on the Ground News unlimited access Vantage plan. Triggernometry is proudly independent. Thanks to the sponsors b…
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The Second Map: 2. The Secrets in the Safe
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In Episode 2 of The Second Map, the war against Japan enters a new phase. Some of the most significant battles of the Second World War were fought on the Asian front - including by the 14th Army, which was known as ‘The Forgotten Army’, even at the time. It was formed after a string of defeats to Japan and was made up of nearly a million men, the m…
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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 part 2 as they run through the best land forces leadership of the Western Theatre in WW2 - and their answers may surprise you. Start your free trial at pa…
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How Britain is Destroying Its Economy - Daniel Priestley
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Daniel Priestley is a British entrepreneur, best-selling author, and international speaker known for helping people build influential personal brands and scalable businesses. Triggernometry is proudly independent. Thanks to the sponsors below for making that possible: - Alphacell Labs: visit https://alphacell-labs.com and use code TRIG20 for 20% of…
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Episode 57: Appeasement: The Biggest Mistake Before WWII?
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In today’s episode, we’re going to take a page from the armchair generals and Monday morning quarterbacks and look at what might have been one of the Second World War’s great mistakes - the appeasement of Germany in the 1930s. Join our community! The steps are simple: Visit: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/ Select your rank – (Captain co…
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RCEME - Corps of Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (S6 E9)
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Troops are notoriously tough on their gear—armoured vehicles, weapons, field equipment, and electronics all take a beating. But have no fear, we have the right people across the country and overseas to get everything back in working order! In this episode, Master Warrant Officer Josh Wolfrom talks about the critical work of the Corps of Royal Canad…
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41 - AMERICA'S FATHERLESS, ORPHANED HERO | Alexander Hamilton (Founding Father) | Revolutionary War
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The Battle of Yorktown raged. A battle that would decide if the new, young United States of America would survive. Our hero that day, (October 10, 1781), would lead a desperate assault on the British forward position known as Redoubt #10. In bloody hand-to-hand combat, he and his devoted men turned the tide of battle and won one of the greatest vic…
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SAS! Ex SAS commander Tom Petch talks about the formation of the SAS, Dudley Clarke and the LRDG
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If You Liked SAS Rogue Heroes (BBC) this is for you. Ex SAS Commander and Author Tom Petch who wrote Speed Agility Surprise ( Penguin Books) recorded this live broadcast with Crispin Thomas, The StandupHistorian, at the 80th Anniversary WW2 Show in Warminster in July 2025.By The Standuphistorian
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Airborne! Neil Barber talks about Pegasus Bridge and The Merville Battery.
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Airborne expert and Author Neil Barber talks with Crispin Thomas, The StandupHistorian, around the events on D-Day surrounding the action of the 6th Airborne. Namely Pegasus Bridge and the Merville Battery. This podcast was recorded live at the 80th Anniversary WW2 Show in Warminster in July 2025.By The Standuphistorian
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Episode 5: Demon of Unrest Part 1: A Prelude to War
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Before we really start discussing the battles of the Civil War, we first need to look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of the combatants. We also need to discuss the "Lost Cause of the Confederacy" myth because it will become super important for our story going forward.By Joshua Egler
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Was Harold Alexander the best land forces commander the British Empire had? Why was Field Marshal Alan Brooke called Lord Alanbrooke? What's so funny about Percy Hobart? Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 1 as they run through the best land forces leadership of the Western Theatre in WW2 - and their answers may surprise you. Start your free …
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What was the situation in Burma following the Allied victories at Imphal and Kohima? By the summer of 1944, those two hard-fought battles had marked a major turning point in the Burma campaign. Japanese forces were in retreat, and the initiative had passed firmly to the Allies. But pushing into central Burma would require bold strategy, speed, and …
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Summer 1944 on the Eastern Front, north and south
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In summer 1944, "the Red Army’s seemingly unstoppable streamroller took Stanislav in the Carpathian foothills, Bialystok in northern Poland, Dvinsk in Latvia and the Siauliai (also spelt Shaulyai) rail junction between Riga and East Prussia.” — Anthony Tucker-Jones. Even so, the steamroller suffered ferocious mauling. If you can transcribe the mors…
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14. Elephants, and novelising the retreat
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This week Rob and Jack were joined by the brilliant journalist and novelist John Sweeney. Aside from his work all over the world and covering all sorts of topics, including Trump and Putin, John also wrote the novel Elephant Novel, set during the retreat from Burma in 1942, and partly inspired by 'Elephant Bill' Williams. Hosted on Acast. See acast…
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What was the situation in Burma following the Allied victories at Imphal and Kohima? By the summer of 1944, those two hard-fought battles had marked a major turning point in the Burma campaign. Japanese forces were in retreat, and the initiative had passed firmly to the Allies. But pushing into central Burma would require bold strategy, speed, and …
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The Best Conversation About History You’ve Ever Heard - Dominic Sandbrook
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Dominic Sandbrook is a British historian, author, and broadcaster known for his vivid storytelling and deep dives into modern British history. He co-hosts The Rest is History podcast with Tom Holland. Triggernometry is proudly independent. Thanks to the sponsors below for making that possible: - Superpower: Test 100+ biomarkers. Detect early signs …
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3709 Waterloo and the Irishmen of the 27th: The Inniskillings in the Heart of Battle Part2
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The French infantry passed by the farm at La Haye Saint and advanced up to the ridge where Picton's 5th Brigade were literally lying in wait. Dutch skirmishers retreated back to their parent regiments in Allied lines. The British troops of Picton's 5th Brigade were stationed 100 yards behind the Dutch who were now trading volleys with the ever-adva…
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SOE and Women in Intelligence with Dr.Helen Fry
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Crispin Thomas, The StandupHistorian sits down and chats to Dr. Helen Fry, author and broadcaster, about the women of the SOE. This recording was made live form the WW2 Anniversary show in Warminster, Wiltshire, in July 2025.By The Standuphistorian
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Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Our guest is Jacquie McNish, author and former Senior Correspondent at the Wall Street Journal. We start with the former co-CEO of BlackBerry, who recounts the company's remarkable boom and bust. Then, the creation of the Spot the dog children's b…
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We all know the heroic story of Britain fighting the Nazis in World War Two. But what’s less well-known in popular memory is the war on the Asian front, against Japan. Yet it touched many families across Britain. Their descendants are still uncovering stories today. On the same day as Japan’s attack on the US Naval bases at Pearl Harbor there were …
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Assault on Germany in World War Two: From the Archive
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In 1944, the Allies fought their way from the beaches of Normandy towards German soil. Their sites were firmly set on pushing all the way to Hitler's capital Berlin and putting an end to WWII. Robert Weiss was a US Army forward observer. His mission was to move ahead of the troops and find targets for the artillery, but being out in front placed hi…
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In this episode of History 102, 'WhatIfAltHist' creator Rudyard Lynch and co-host Austin Padgett analyze 2,000 years of Imperial China's civilizational patterns, examining how Confucian bureaucracy, geographic divisions, and cyclical dynastic struggles shaped one of history's most enduring empires. -- SPONSOR: ZCASH | SHOPIFY | NETSUITE | ORACLE Th…
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Ep259: Egypt and Sudan - Omdurman, the Aftermath
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Pete and (the recently resurrected) Gary continue their special series on Egypt and the Sudan, 1882 to 1898. Pete's new book on Egypt and the Sudan, Chain of Fire, is available now. Get an autographed copy at https://peter-hart.sumupstore.com/ Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Visit Gallipoli wit…
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