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.
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In this fifth episode, Al and James look at the progress of the Battle of Imphal and how the Japanese prompted several deep crises as Slimβs men desperately fought to halt the multi-pronged enemy attacks.
They also focus on the extraordinary - and battle-saving - actions at Sangshak and Numgshigum. But a further great threat looks at Kohimaβ¦
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Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer: Tony Pastor
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Burma 44: Imphal - The Battle Begins (Part 4)
Season 1 Β· Episode 797
Monday, August 26, 2024 β’ Duration 36:46
In this fourth episode, Al and James turn their attention to the Assam front and the major battle being planned by the Japanese.
General Mutaguchi Renyaβs aims were nothing less than the destruction of the Allies in South East Asia and the conquest of India, but General Slimβs plans were also ambitious: to destroy the Japanese 15th Army around Imphal and only then cross back into Burma.
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Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer: Tony Pastor
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Terrain of Terror: Battleground Normandy (Live)
Season 1 Β· Episode 786
Thursday, July 25, 2024 β’ Duration 41:38
Al, Jim and the brilliant John Buckley take a look at the nature of the fighting in Normandy, the challenges for both sides and the different approaches both sides took battling in this terrain.
Recorded at We Have Ways Fest 2024, join our Patreon or Apple member's club to hear all talks from the weekend.
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Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer: Tony Pastor
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USA - We Have Ways: D-Day Ohio (Part 2)
Season 1 Β· Episode 698
Friday, September 29, 2023 β’ Duration 31:04
In a bonus USA episode, James Holland recounts an incredible trip to James recounts an incredible trip to D-Day Ohio - one of the world's biggest re-enactor festivals.
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Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer: Tony Pastor
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'Hitler's Pope', Enemies Of The People and The Difference Between Hitler and Trump
Season 1 Β· Episode 697
Thursday, September 28, 2023 β’ Duration 44:17
Al Murray and James Holland are joined by the lawyer and writer Philippe Sands to discuss revelatory documents that strongly suggest Pope Pius XII had knowledge of the mass murder of Poles and Jews at Belzec in 1942.
They also speak about the battle for truth within the walls of the Vatican, and how Adolf Hitler used the courts to increase his popularity before 1933 - just as Donald Trump is doing today.
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Produced by James Hodgson
Exec Producer: Tony Pastor
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USA: We Have Ways - The 7th Infantry Regiment in Italy
Season 1 Β· Episode 696
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 β’ Duration 49:59
James Holland and John McManus discuss the history of the only American fighting division that can be traced back to the war of 1812 - The 7th Infantry Regiment.
What was the involvement of this legendary group of men during the Second World War, especially their impact on the Italian campaign?
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Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer: Tony Pastor
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USA - We Have Ways: D-Day Ohio (Part 1)
Season 1 Β· Episode 695
Friday, September 22, 2023 β’ Duration 48:53
In a bonus USA episode, James recounts an incredible trip to D-Day Ohio - one of the world's biggest re-enactor festivals.
A Goalhanger Production
Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer: Tony Pastor
Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod
Website: wehavewayspod.com
Membersβ Club: patreon.com/wehaveways
Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com
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The Savage Storm (Extract)
Thursday, September 21, 2023 β’ Duration 56:25
From the bestselling author ofΒ Brothers in ArmsΒ comes the story of the most pivotal Allies campaign of World War II.
With the invasion of France the following year taking shape, and hot on the heels of victory in Sicily, the Allies crossed into Southern Italy in September 1943. They expected to drive the Axis forces north and be in Rome by Christmas. And although Italy surrendered, the German forces resisted fiercely and the swift hoped-for victory descended into one of the most brutal battles of the war.
Even though shipping and materiel were already being safeguarded for the D-Day landings, there were still huge expectations on the progress of the invading armies, but those shortages were to slow the advance with tragic consequences. As the weather closed in, the critical months leading up to Monte Cassino would inflict a heavy price for every bloody, hard fought mile the Allied troops covered.
Chronicling those dark, dramatic months in unflinching and insightful detail,Β The Savage StormΒ is unlike any campaign history yet written. James Holland has always recounted the Second World War at ground level, but this version telling brings the story vividly to life like never before. Weaving together a wealth of letters, diaries, and other incredible documents, Holland traces the battles as they were fought - across plains, over mountains, through shattered villages and cities, in intense heat and, towards the end, frigid cold and relentless rain - putting readers at the heart of the action to create an entirely fresh and revealing telling of this most pivotal phase of the war.
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Jean Moulin and the Maths of Market Garden
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 β’ Duration 56:50
Who killed Jean Moulin, and did they get him to talk?
Al Murray and James Holland discuss the final days of the resistance hero's life, and how his death has contributed to national myths about occupied France during the Second World War.
The boys also discuss the mind boggling figures that surround Operation Market Garden, including some stomach churning facts about injuries in Arnhem
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Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer: Tony Pastor
Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod
Website: wehavewayspod.com
Membersβ Club: patreon.com/wehaveways
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Dermot OβLeary & James May - The Afflicted
Season 1 Β· Episode 692
Thursday, September 14, 2023 β’ Duration 57:50
Why are we obsessed with the Second World War?
Dermot OβLeary and James May join Al and James on stage at We Have Ways Fest to look into why weβre so gripped by the subject and itβs importance.Β
They also reminisce about the films and objects that first got them hooked andΒ discuss how their obsession has carried on into adult life.
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