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WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

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,

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44:17

Hiroshima: Dropping The Bomb

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/08/11

When was Little Boy dropped on Hiroshima? How did different people react to the news of the explosion? Why was the second atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki?Join James Holland, Al Murray, and Iain MacGregor for Part 2 as they explore the monumental decisions that led to the world's first atomic bomb being dropped at the end of WW2. SUBSCRIBE FOR A FREE WEEK AND GET THE NEXT EPISODES WITHOUT ADS - go to patreon.com/wehaveways A Goalhanger Production Produced by James Regan Exec Producer:

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58:52

Hiroshima: The Manhattan Project

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/08/06

What was the Manhattan Project? How accurate is the movie Oppenheimer? Why was the world's first nuclear weapon dropped on Hiroshima? Join James Holland, Al Murray, and Iain MacGregor for Part 1 as they explore the monumental decisions that led to the world's first atomic bomb being dropped at the end of WW2. SUBSCRIBE FOR A FREE WEEK AND GET EPISODE 2 NOW - go to patreon.com/wehaveways A Goalhanger Production Produced by James Regan Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social:

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49:25

Burma '45: The Forgotten General

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/08/04

Who was the forgotten general in the Burma campaign? When was he made the last Chief of the Imperial General Staff and a Field Marshal? How understrength and ad-hoc were battalions fighting in Burma? Join James Holland and Al Murray for a bonus episode to the Burma '45 series, as they finish exploring the forgotten victories of commander Bill Slim and the 14th Army at the end of a bloody Burma Campaign in WW2, with a very personal connection to the conflict. A Goalhanger

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52:02

Burma '45: The Race To Rangoon

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/07/30

Who won the race to liberate Rangoon: Mountbatten or Slim? When was Operation Dracula in 1945? Why was the treatment of Slim so bad after his incredible achievements? Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 6 of this series, as they explore the forgotten victories of commander Bill Slim and the 14th Army at the end of a bloody Burma Campaign in WW2, where the biggest enemy wasn't the Japanese but the remote landscape of jungles and rivers. THE REST OF THE SERIES IS AVAILABLE NOW AD-FREE FOR

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42:51

Burma '45: The Road To Mandalay

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/07/28

How did Allied air superiority and mechanisation contribute to the liberation of Central Burma? In what ways did Heitarō Kimura and William Slim compare as commanders? When did Punch Cowan's 17th Indian Infantry Division capture Meiktila? Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 5 of this series, as they explore the forgotten victories of commander Bill Slim and the 14th Army at the end of a bloody Burma Campaign in WW2, where the biggest enemy wasn't the Japanese but the remote landscape of

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65:40

Burma '45: The Master Stroke

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/07/23

How did Slim and the Allies plan to deceive Japanese forces in Burma? What was the true worth of the Chindits under Orde Wingate? When did the Allies attack Mandalay?Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 4 of this series, as they explore the forgotten victories of commander Bill Slim and the 14th Army at the end of a bloody Burma Campaign in WW2, where the biggest enemy wasn't the Japanese but the remote landscape of jungles and rivers. THE WHOLE SERIES IS AVAILABLE NOW AD-FREE FOR

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57:57

Burma '45: The Great Gamble

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/07/21

Why did different Allied commanders clash in their goals and methods to win the Burma campaign? What happened to the Japanese forces that tried to swim away from Ramree Island? How did the British supply forces in Burma, hundreds of miles from bases in India?Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 3 of this series, as they explore the forgotten victories of commander Bill Slim and the 14th Army at the end of a bloody Burma Campaign in WW2, where the biggest enemy wasn't the Japanese but the

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59:25

Burma '45: The Empire Strikes Back

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/07/16

How did Mountbatten and South East Asia Command marshall new forces and tactics to retake Burma? What were conditions life for soldiers fighting in Burma? When did the Allies plan to go on the offensive against Japanese forces?Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 2 of this series, as they explore the forgotten victories of commander Bill Slim and the 14th Army at the end of a bloody Burma Campaign in WW2, where the biggest enemy wasn't the Japanese but the remote landscape of jungles and

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61:23

Burma '45: Killer Jungle

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/07/14

What was war like in Burma in 1944 and 1945? How did British and allied forces overcome the difficulties of jungle warfare and tropical disease? When did the Allies master fighting in the jungle during this campaign?Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 1 of this series, as they explore the forgotten victories of commander Bill Slim and the 14th Army at the end of a bloody Burma Campaign in WW2, where the biggest enemy wasn't the Japanese but the remote landscape of jungles and

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47:03

Potsdam: New World Order

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/07/09

How did the Potsdam Conference lead to the Marshall Plan, NATO, and The Warsaw Pact? What was The Long Telegram and the US policy of Containment? When did the Big Three of WW2 stop being antifascist allies and start being ideological enemies?Join James Holland, Al Murray, and guest Giles Milton for Part 2 on this exploration of the Potsdam Conference, as they discuss the superpowers at the end of World War Two, and how dictators like Stalin set the stage for the Cold War. BONUS CONTENT IS

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49:53

Potsdam: Origins Of The Cold War

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/07/07

How did President Truman help America become the leader of the free world? In what ways did Stalin's Communist USSR win WW2? When did Atlee replace Churchill at the Potsdam Conference?Join James Holland, Al Murray, and guest Giles Milton in Part 1 on this exploration of the Potsdam Conference, as they discuss the superpowers at the end of World War Two, and how dictators like Stalin set the stage for the Cold War. PART 2 IS AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS AD-FREE NOW - SIGN UP AT

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22:43

Hollywood And Nuremberg

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/07/02

As a part of our ongoing effort to commemorate the incredible global story of WW2, we present our ongoing ‘Family Stories’ series.This series tells YOUR relatives’ stories of derring do - both on the front line and home front. In this episode we hear your tales of dubious rabbit pies, liberating Belsen, and playing hooky during the Blitz. With thanks to David Alexander, Henry Faulkner, Dennis Anderson, Andrew Broxham, Steve Wallers, and Gareth Powell for sharing. Subscribe for ad-free

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41:43

British Sea Power, Canadian Riots, & Japanese Death...

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/06/30

Why did superpowers try to limit the growth of their navies? What impact does this have on international politics with Iran today? How were some German PoWs being treated in America?Join James Holland and Al Murray as they discuss a broad range of topics in this show, including exploring Italian Cemeteries and the Australian politician who beat Liz Truss... BONUS CONTENT IS AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS - SIGN UP AT patreon.com/wehaveways A Goalhanger Production Produced by James Regan Exec

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57:03

Okinawa '45: Kamikaze

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/06/25

What mistakes were made during the fight for Okinawa in 1945? How did the campaign finally end? How many service personnel and civilians from both sides died at Okinawa?Join James Holland, Al Murray, and John McManus for Part 4 of this series as they explore the brutal land and sea fighting on both sides at Okinawa, and the experiences that shaped the fateful decision to drop the atomic bombs. SERIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS EARLY & AD FREE - SIGN UP AT patreon.com/wehaveways A Goalhanger

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56:22

Okinawa '45: Apocalypse Now

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/06/23

What was the fighting like for Americans on Okinawa in 1945? How many days did young marines like Bill Pierce & Dick Whitaker survive on the island? In what ways did civilians on Okinawa suffer during the invasion?Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 3 of this series as they explore the brutal land and sea fighting on both sides at Okinawa, and the experiences that shaped the fateful decision to drop the atomic bombs. THE ENTIRE SERIES IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS EARLY & AD FREE - SIGN

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52:51

Okinawa '45: Death Of The Yamato

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/06/18

How was the the Yamato the mightiest warship in history? What did the Americans do to prevent Imperial Japanese forces from getting to Okinawa in April 1945? In what ways were Kamikaze attacks doomed to fail?Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 2 of this series as they explore the brutal land and sea fighting on both sides at Okinawa, and the experiences that shaped the fateful decision to drop the atomic bombs. THE ENTIRE SERIES IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS EARLY & AD FREE - SIGN UP AT

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52:45

Okinawa '45: Allied Assault

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/06/16

How were the Japanese preparing to defend Okinawa? What pacific naval forces did the Americans have for the invasion? In what ways did the amphibious assault surpass even the 1944 D-Day Invasion?Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 1 of this series as they explore the brutal land and sea fighting on both sides at Okinawa, and the experiences that shaped the fateful decision to drop the atomic bombs. THE ENTIRE SERIES IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS EARLY & AD FREE - SIGN UP AT

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50:47

Five Days In May: A Glimmer Of Hope

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/06/11

How many Allied soldiers were rescued at Dunkirk? What support did the RAF give to Operation Dynamo? In what ways did the weather help the evacuation from the mole at Dunkirk?Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 4 of this Dunkirk series as they deep dive into the intense cabinet debates of Churchill, Chamberlain, and Halifax in May 1940 - the closest time Britain came to surrendering to Nazi Germany in WW2. SERIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS EARLY & AD FREE - SIGN UP AT

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55:47

Five Days In May: Black Monday

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/06/09

How did the split between Churchill and Halifax decide the outcome of the Second World War? When did the Belgian king decide to surrender to Germany? Why did politicians rally around Churchill and his calls for no surrender?Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 3 of this Dunkirk series as they deep dive into the intense cabinet debates of Churchill, Chamberlain, and Halifax in May 1940 - the closest time Britain came to surrendering to Nazi Germany in WW2. THE REST OF THE SERIES IS

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54:05

Five Days In May: The Prayer

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/06/04

How many BEF troops did Churchill think could be rescued? When did Halifax seek peace terms from Mussolini's Fascist Italy? Why did King George VI call for a National Day Of Prayer?Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 2 of this Dunkirk series as they deep dive into the intense cabinet debates of Churchill, Chamberlain, and Halifax around May 1940 - the closest time Britain came to surrendering to Nazi Germany in WW2. THE REST OF THE SERIES IS AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS EARLY & AD FREE - SIGN

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