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For You The War Is Over

For You The War Is Over

"For You The War Is Over" is a podcast all about the history of Second World War Prisoner-of-War escapes.First and foremost, these are true adventure stories; tales of human courage and endeavour.In each episode we look at a new POW escape and the story behind how they were captured, what their lives were like in the POW camps, and how they escaped. We also look at the lengths they went to in order to prepare for their escapes, and the challenges they faced and overcame in pursuit of their

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39:02

Series 3, Episode 3 - Lt/Cmdr. RM Prior

For You The War Is Over ·

2021/11/26

In this episode we look at Lieutenant Commander Redvers Prior. A First World War Navy veteran, he was one of our oldest escapers when he escaped from a hospital train in August 1942, when his adventures were only just beginning. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, each episode looks at a new escape. If you would like to follow us on Twitter we can be

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39:09

Series 3, Episode 2 - Fl/Lt. DM Cowley

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2021/11/19

In this episode we look at the capture and escape of Fl/Lt. Denis Martin Cowley. After being due to be repatriated on medical grounds, he made his escape while en route back to the UK. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, each episode looks at a new escape. If you would like to follow us on Twitter we can be found @FYTWIO we can also be found on

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Series 3, Episode 1 - Life as a POW (with Special...

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2021/11/12

To kick off this new series we welcome Midge Gillies, author of "The Barbed Wire University", to discuss what life was like as a Prisoner-of-war. We discuss the day to day life of a POW, how they lived and entertained themselves, and debate from what it was they felt they were escaping. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, each episode looks at a new escape. If

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Series 3, Episode 0 - Series Intro

For You The War Is Over ·

2021/11/08

Welcome to Series 3 of For You The War Is Over, introducing a new series and a new presenter, we are excited to bring you brand new episodes covering some fantastic new escapes. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, each episode looks at a new escape. If you would like to follow us on Twitter we can be found @FYTWIO we can also be found on

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Series 2, Episode 5 - Fl. Sgt. JP Dowd

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2021/06/04

In the final episode of this series we look at the escape attempts of Flight Sergeant James Patrick Dowd. After a number of escape attempts, he eventually succeeds in escaping from a camp at Grottkau. Making his way to Stettin, he gets help at a brothel, eventually succeeding in reaching Sweden. Sadly our presenter, Dave Harrison, passed away from Covid last year, so this episode, as well as all the episodes in this series, is dedicated to him. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the

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Series 2, Episode 4 - Capt. IP Thomson

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2021/05/29

In this episode we look at the escape of Captain Ian Poole Thomson, who was captured at El Alamein, escaped from Lamsdorf, was in Paris for D-Day and fought with the Maquis, winning a Military Cross for his services. Sadly our presenter, Dave Harrison, passed away from Covid last year, so this episode, as well as all the episodes in this series, is dedicated to him. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of POW escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by

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28:26

Series 2, Episode 3 - Brig. J Hargest

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2021/05/21

In this episode we look at the escape of Brigadier James Hargest, a New Zealander who was captured by Rommel, held in Campo 12 in Italy, reaching Switzerland in record time after his escape. Sadly our presenter, Dave Harrison, passed away from Covid last year, so this episode, as well as all the episodes in this series, is dedicated to him. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of POW escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by History Nerd @DaveMcRobbo and

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47:29

Series 2, Episode 2 - Cpl. JV Byrne

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2021/05/14

In the second episode of this series we look at the escape of Cpl. JV Byrne. A member of the SAS when captured, he made several attempts to escape, eventually making his way to Stockholm, after a stint in Stalag Luft III, before finishing the war as part of the Allied invasion forces. Sadly our presenter, Dave Harrison, passed away from Covid last year, so this episode, as well as all the episodes in this series, is dedicated to him. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life

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Series 2, Episode 1 - Lt. The Earl of Cardigan

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2021/05/07

In this first episode of the second series we look at the escape of Lt. The Earl of Cardigan. Captured early in the war, he makes a dash for it from a moving lorry and eventually makes his way south to Gibraltar. He later released an account of his escape in his book, I Walked Alone. Sadly our presenter, Dave Harrison, passed away from Covid last year, so this entire second series is dedicated to him. This is a shortened episode - due to technical issues - that we had planned to re-record, but

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Series 2, Episode 0 - Dedication to Dave Harrison

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2021/05/07

For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of POW escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by History Nerd @DaveMcRobbo and Tech Geek @DaveHarrysson, each episode looks at a new escape. If you would like to follow us on Twitter we can be found @FYTWIO we can also be found on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FYTWIO/ or if you would prefer to send a more long form message we can also be reached via email at FYTWIOpodcast@gmail.com

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Series 1, Episode 12 - Lt. Alastair Cram Part 2 (With...

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2020/01/31

This week's episode is the conclusion of our conversation with Prof. David Guss, author of "The 21 Escapes of Lt. Alastair Cram". In part 1 we covered Alastair's capture and first few escape attempts, we pick up this episode with Alastair having just arrived at Gavi, the "Italian Colditz". For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of POW escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by History Nerd @DaveMcRobbo and Tech Geek @DaveHarrysson and each episode we look at a

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01:26:44

Series 1, Episode 11 - Lt. Alastair Cram Part 1 (With...

For You The War Is Over ·

2020/01/24

In this episode, the first part of a double header, we are joined by Prof. David Guss, author of "The 21 Escapes of Lt. Alastair Cram". Lt Alastair Cram is an escape legend, holding the record for the highest number of escape attempts in the Second World War. Captured in the North African campaign, he was a thorn in the side of his captors, spending time in a number of different camps, including the "Italian Colditz" at Gavi, before eventually succeeding in his final escape effort towards the end of

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Series1, Episode 10 - E.R.A. Lister & E.R.A. Hammond

For You The War Is Over ·

2020/01/17

This week we look at the joint escape of FWE "Wally" Hammond and Donald "Tubby" Lister. A pair of Royal Navy submariners, after a brief stint in Colditz they escape from a working party in Breslau. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of POW escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by History Nerd @DaveMcRobbo and Tech Geek @DaveHarrysson and each episode we look at a new POW escapee and the story behind how they were captured and what their lives were like

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Series 1, Episode 9 - Captain J. Morphew

For You The War Is Over ·

2020/01/10

For episode nine we look at the escape of Captain J. Morphew, of the South Africa Air Force. He was captured in North Africa and made his escape from Campo 47, in Modena, making his way north to Switzerland, before re-entering occupied Europe to join an escape line to Gibraltar. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of POW escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by History Nerd @DaveMcRobbo and Tech Geek @DaveHarrysson and each episode we look at a new POW

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Series 1, Episode 8 - Sgt. D.D.W Nabarro

For You The War Is Over ·

2020/01/03

In our eighth episode we look at the escape of Sgt. D.D.W Nabarro of the No. 10 Squadron of the RAF. He wasn't a POW for very long but managed pack quite a lot into his amazing escape story. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of POW escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by History Nerd @DaveMcRobbo and Tech Geek @DaveHarrysson and each episode we look at a new POW escapee and the story behind how they were captured and what their lives were like in the

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Series 1, Episode 7 - Lt. M.G. Duncan

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2019/12/20

In our seventh episode we look at the escape of Lt. Michael G Duncan who escaped from Biberach, in an escape which foreshadowed the 'Great Escape' but took the long way round to reach Switzerland. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of POW escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by History Nerd @DaveMcRobbo and Tech Geek @DaveHarrysson and each episode we look at a new POW escapee and the story behind how they were captured and what their lives were like in

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Series 1, Episode 6 - Fl. Lt. Sandy Gunn (with...

For You The War Is Over ·

2019/12/13

In this week's bumper episode we are joined by special guest Tony Hoskins(@TonyHoskins16) to talk about the life and escape of Sandy Gunn and the SpitfireAA810 Project(@SpitfireAA810) Gunn was a pilot for the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit, helped discover the location of the German battleship Tirpitz, was involved in the Great Escape and has inspired so much more. Please check out the SpitfireAA810 project the which can be found at https://www.spitfireaa810.co.uk/ and if you are interested in

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Series 1, Episode 5 - Capt D.B. Lang

For You The War Is Over ·

2019/12/06

This week we look at the escape of Capt. DB Lang of the 51st Highland Division. He missed being rescued from Dunkirk before making his way to Palestine via Vichy France. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of POW escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by History Nerd @DaveMcRobbo and Tech Geek @DaveHarrysson and each episode we look at a new POW escapee and the story behind how they were captured and what their lives were like in the POW camps. If you

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Series 1, Episode 4 - Capt AD Taylor

For You The War Is Over ·

2019/11/29

This week's episode we look at the escape of Capt. AD Taylor, of the Hussars, featuring strong middle names, overturned tanks and much more besides! For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of POW escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by History Nerd @DaveMcRobbo and Tech Geek @DaveHarrysson and each episode we look at a new POW escapee and the story behind how they were captured and what their lives were like in the POW camps. If you would like to follow us

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Series 1, Episode 3 - W/Cdr Whitney Straight

For You The War Is Over ·

2019/11/22

This week's episode looks at the escape of W/Cdr Whitney Straight; an all-action American war hero with back story as exciting and fast-paced as his escape! For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of POW escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by History Nerd @DaveMcRobbo and Tech Geek @DaveHarrysson and each episode we look at a new POW escapee and the story behind how they were captured and what their lives were like in the POW camps. If you would like to

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