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Achtung! Achtung!

Comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland discuss all matters WW2.

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk is a bi-weekly show exploring the war in close up. James and Al have a stunning knowledge of their subject, but don't expect a linear narrative. The boys love a tangent and a forgotten tale.

We Have Ways of Making You Talk roams down forgotten front lines, casts new villains and makes the case for unlikely heroes.

Send questions to James and Al via Twitter using #WeHaveWays or by email to wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com

Join our membership club for extra content, livestreams and ad-free listening: patreon.com/wehaveways

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk We Have Ways

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Achtung! Achtung!

Comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland discuss all matters WW2.

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk is a bi-weekly show exploring the war in close up. James and Al have a stunning knowledge of their subject, but don't expect a linear narrative. The boys love a tangent and a forgotten tale.

We Have Ways of Making You Talk roams down forgotten front lines, casts new villains and makes the case for unlikely heroes.

Send questions to James and Al via Twitter using #WeHaveWays or by email to wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com

Join our membership club for extra content, livestreams and ad-free listening: patreon.com/wehaveways

Listen on Apple Podcasts
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    Cassino '44 - Rome Falls (Part 8)

    Cassino '44 - Rome Falls (Part 8)

    In the final episode of our epic Italy series, Al Murray and James Holland follow OPERATION DIADEM to completion. The Germans have been pushed back past the Adolf Hitler line and the final victory for the Allies is the liberation of the Eternal City.

    A Goalhanger Production
    Produced by Joey McCarthy
    Exec Producer: Tony Pastor
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    Cassino ‘44 - OPERATION DIADEM (Part 7)

    Cassino ‘44 - OPERATION DIADEM (Part 7)

    Cassino is cleared, and the Allies are planning one final push to take Rome and end the war in Italy, once and for all. Ira Akers presents OPERATION STRANGLEHOLD, a bombing effort on an enormous scale- freezing the Nazi rearmament. As the ground hardens and blue skies return to the Italian countryside - OPERATION DIADEM is launched.

    In this penultimate episode, Al Murray and James Holland begin the road to victory in Southern Europe. They also discuss the Mafioso rule in Italy, and the grotesque reprisal murders enacted by the Gestapo.

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    Cassino '44 - Cassino Town (Part 6)

    Cassino '44 - Cassino Town (Part 6)

    The capturing of Monte Cassino and Cassino town was crucial to the Allied victory in Italy, so why did it take so long to break through the stubborn German resistance?

    Al Murray and James Holland also discuss the morale and manpower problems faced by the New Zealand troops.

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    Cassino '44 - OPERATION FISCHFANG (Part 5)

    Cassino '44 - OPERATION FISCHFANG (Part 5)

    The Nazis have assembled over 90,000 troops to counterattack under General von Mackensen’s troops, they’re beginning to amass at the Anzio beach head.

    The Allies' progress through Italy is slow, and pressure from Whitehall triggers a change of command in Italy. Will this turn the tide?

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    Cassino ’44 - Capturing Cassino (Part 4)

    Cassino ’44 - Capturing Cassino (Part 4)

    As the battle heats up in Italy, Al Murray and James Holland detail of the most iconic moment in WW2 history - the Battle of Monte Cassino in February 1944.

    The Nazis defending the Abbey are depleted, but the Allies' attacks up narrow ridges are failing. Progress is slow, and the terrain is treacherous - will the Abbey be liberated?

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    Cassino '44 - OPERATION SHINGLE (Part 3)

    Cassino '44 - OPERATION SHINGLE (Part 3)

    In the early hours of the 22nd January 1944, US Fifth Army swarmed the beaches of Anzio largely unopposed. The Nazis’ response was swift, sending the 14th Army to stop them and preventing the Allies getting any closer to Rome.

    Al Murray and James Holland also assess the situation at the Cassino front, the military make-up of the French Expeditionary Corps and the civilian situation in Italy both in the Nazi-occupied north, and ‘liberated’ south.

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Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
3.3K Ratings

3.3K Ratings

ethjuk ,

Always a fun listen

I tend to save them up and binge listen whilst gardening or something similar - always funny, always insightful about a subject that still plays a massive part in how we see the world

bobbagit75 ,

Caught up with every episode of WW2 pod.

This pod has made my job of delivery and collection van driving throughout the UK these last 2 years a whole lot bearable. Listening to Al, James and guests explaining what happened during WW2 and what a great generation had to go through to fight and survive against tyranny. I just wish the hierarchy of all nations of the past decades could’ve taken more notice of what happened before and during this War, maybe all people of now could be living in a more fairer and peaceful world. Thanks Al, James and co for this grown up truthful version of Commando. Highly recommend.

LukeT84 ,

Passionate and entertaining

Well what can I say, besides learning about loads of interesting facts, stories and just really funny accents. The guys are just great to listen too and just entertain my long journeys wile educating me on a subject i never get tired of. Great podcast.

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