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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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52:15

The Battle Of Britain: Black Saturday

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/09/29

When was the worst day for RAF casualties in The Battle Of Britain? Why did bombing London mean relief for RAF Fighter Command? What happened on September 7th 1940?Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 5 of this new series on The Battle Of Britain as they explore the decisive aerial battles over Britain in summer 1940, and the dogged defence that stopped the Nazi warmachine. Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early

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40:52

The Battle Of Britain: Attrition

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/09/24

What made a fighter pilot an ace in aerial combat? Why did Nazi Germany switch to bombing British cities? When did Polish and Czech pilots join the frontline in The Battle Of Britain?Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 4 of this new series on The Battle Of Britain as they explore the decisive aerial battles over Britain in summer 1940, and the dogged defence that stopped the Nazi warmachine. Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy

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53:24

The Battle Of Britain: Attack Of The Eagles

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/09/22

What was Eagle Day? Why was German intelligence about British defences so poor? Was British success due to 'The Few'?Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 3 of this new series on The Battle Of Britain as they explore the decisive aerial battles over Britain in summer 1940, and the dogged defence that stopped the Nazi warmachine. Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access to podcast episodes, ad-free listening,

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59:23

The Battle Of Britain: The Dowding System

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/09/17

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 this new series on The Battle Of Britain as they explore the decisive aerial battles over Britain in summer 1940, and the dogged defence that stopped the Nazi warmachine. Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access to

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56:26

The Battle Of Britain: Their Finest Hour

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/09/15

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 called before the name was changed?Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 1 of this new mythbusting series on The Battle Of Britain as they explore the decisive aerial battles over Britain in the summer 1940, and the dogged defence that stopped the Nazi warmachine. Start your free trial at

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49:24

Rommel: Germany's Best General

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/09/10

Who was known as 'Smiling Albert'? Why is von Manstein overrated? What makes Model such a good general?Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 6 as they run through the best leadership of the Western Theatre in WW2, and the best generals may surprise you. If you're ready to go beyond the books and walk in the footsteps of heroes - visit ⁠legerbattlefields.co.uk/whwf⁠ Visit ⁠ospreypublishing.com⁠ or drop by their stand by the HQ tent at We Have Ways Festival to find out more. Start

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47:57

The Best Panzer Generals Of WW2

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/09/08

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 insignia after the Second World War, and became a humble mechanic?Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 5 as they run through the best leadership of the Western Theatre in WW2, and the best generals may surprise you. If you're ready to go beyond the books and walk in the footsteps of heroes -

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35:37

The Case Against General Patton

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/09/03

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 free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access to podcast episodes, ad-free

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38:10

Eisenhower: America's Best General

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/09/01

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.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access to podcast episodes, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a

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43:20

Montgomery: Britain's Best General

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/08/27

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 ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access to podcast episodes, ad-free listening, bonus episodes,

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41:48

The Best British General Of WW2

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/08/25

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 trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access to podcast episodes, ad-free listening,

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26:34

A Clash In The Fog

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/08/20

As a part of our continuing 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 being washed up in Barbados, accidental parachute deployments, and lost summer loves. With thanks to Andrew, Peter Ivermee, Carla Graham & Daniel Woodrow, Andrew Broxham, and David Rogerson. Start your free trial at

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45:47

Hiroshima: VJ Day

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/08/18

When was WW2 over? How did different leaders behave at the end of the war? Why was the surrender on the deck of the USS Missouri?Join James Holland, Al Murray, and John McManus for Part 4 of the Hiroshima mini-series as they explore the end of WW2, 80 years on. Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access to podcast episodes, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and

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43:33

Hiroshima: Nagasaki

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2025/08/13

Why was the second atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki? How did Japanese mutineers in government try to keep the war going? When did the Emperor Hirohito admit defeat? Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 3 as they explore the monumental decisions that led to the world's first atomic bomb being dropped at the end of WW2. Start your free trial at patreon.com/wehaveways and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access to podcast episodes, ad-free listening, bonus

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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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