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In our final episode of our epic series, Al and James take a moment to reflect on the battle and ask what could have been done for Operation Market Garden to succeed.
Join us as we explore the triumphs and tragedies of one of World War 2's most famous battles, immortalised in the 1977 epic 'A Bridge Too Far' - Operation Market Garden.
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Nowhere in the world commemorates the Second World War like the city of Arnhem.
Now on the ground in the Netherlands, Al Murray and James Holland visit football stadiums, cemeteries and museums to interview residents of the extraordinary city and ask why?
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How does Hollywood scriptwriting influence James' histories, why are diaries more exciting than interviews and has Mark Clark been misunderstood?
Al Murray interviews James Holland about his new book 'Cassino '44' - an indepth look at the fighting in Italy in 1944.
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In the penultimate episode before we hit the streets of Arnhem, Al Murray and James Holland recount the unbelievable horror of the final days of the Arnhem.
In amongst the tales of courage and fatalism, they explore the complicated and often abrasive characters that defined the chaotic campaign and the intense arguments that followed.
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In a meanwhile adventure spanning across the bridge, the town and the woods of Arnhem - Al Murray and James Holland track in forensic detail the 18th and 19th September 1944.
As things unravel, we begin to question whether the whole campaign was doomed from the start?
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Al Murray and James Holland dive deeper into the brutal fighting at Arnhem as the British forces face relentless German attacks. In this episode, they explore the desperate efforts of the British airborne, cut off from support and low on ammunition, trying to hold their ground amidst chaos. With tanks rolling in and communication breaking down, what hope remained for the men at the bridge?
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We take a brief pause in our Market Garden 80 series to celebrate the launch of Al Murray's latest book 'Arnhem: Black Tuesday'.
James Holland interviews Al about his love for the subject, the best places to find new information and whether his dad has given any notes.
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Al Murray and James Holland return to the streets of Arnhem, where the battle intensifies. The chaos deepens as the British forces, now reinforced by the South Staffords, face relentless German counterattacks. XXX Corps' delayed arrival adds to the uncertainty, while Frost’s men at the bridge fight desperately to hold their ground. Will they manage to secure Arnhem, or is it already too late? Dive into the heart of the conflict as the battle for the bridge rages on.
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Join Al Murray and James Holland as they continue their deep dive into Operation Market Garden with the challenges faced by the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions. In this episode, they explore the critical decisions and unexpected setbacks on the ground as Allied forces race to secure vital bridges. Meanwhile, XXX Corps begins its push through the Dutch countryside, facing its own trials as they attempt to link up with the airborne troops.
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Al Murray and James Holland kick off their deep dive into Operation Market Garden, focusing on the intense and chaotic first day at Arnhem. What made the British airborne forces push forward despite the odds? Discover the tactical decisions, the unexpected German resistance, and the slender margins that shaped this historic battle. Could it have all gone differently?
Join us as we explore the triumphs and tragedies of one of World War 2's most famous battles, immortalised in the 1977 epic 'A Bridge Too Far' - Operation Market Garden.
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In this final episode in our Burma 44 series, Al and James turn their attentions a little further north and to the astonishing Battle of Kohima.
Surrounded and besieged, the small garrison held out but as Al and Jim discover, it was a very close run thing indeed, but this - and other heroics - ensured General Slim and his Fourteenth Army won a crushing victory from which the Japanese in Burma would never recover.
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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 Slim’s 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 Kohima…
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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 Renya’s aims were nothing less than the destruction of the Allies in South East Asia and the conquest of India, but General Slim’s plans were also ambitious: to destroy the Japanese 15th Army around Imphal and only then cross back into Burma.
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It was one of the defining battles of 1944, but what really happened at the Admin Box - and where was it?
In this gripping series, they explore the extraordinary challenges faced by the British and Indian forces under the command of General Bill Slim as they confronted relentless Japanese offensives in the harsh jungles and unforgiving terrain of Southeast Asia.
From the pivotal defence of Imphal and Kohima to the desperate struggle within the Admin Box, this series reveals the courage, strategy, and resilience that turned the tide in one of the war's most demanding theatres
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To overcome the devastating retreat in Burma, Major Bill Slim had to devise a cunning tactical plan to beat the Japanese.
From airpower to armour - Al Murray and James Holland detail the Brummie’s masterplan.
In this gripping series, they explore the extraordinary challenges faced by the British and Indian forces under the command of General Bill Slim as they confronted relentless Japanese offensives in the harsh jungles and unforgiving terrain of Southeast Asia.
From the pivotal defence of Imphal and Kohima to the desperate struggle within the Admin Box, this series reveals the courage, strategy, and resilience that turned the tide in one of the war's most demanding theatres.
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Al Murray and James Holland introduce the extraordinary challenge of fighting in the Middle East.
As Louis Mountbatten is appointed Supreme Allied Commander - he discovers a new jewel in the Empire’s crown: General Bill Slim.
In this gripping series, they explore the extraordinary challenges faced by the British and Indian forces under the command of General Bill Slim as they confronted relentless Japanese offensives in the harsh jungles and unforgiving terrain of Southeast Asia.
From the pivotal defence of Imphal and Kohima to the desperate struggle within the Admin Box, this series reveals the courage, strategy, and resilience that turned the tide in one of the war's most demanding theatres.
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James Holland and John McManus examine the fierce fighting around Saint-Lô, a vital crossroads in the Normandy campaign. As American forces struggle through the dense hedgerows and fortified German positions, the battle becomes a grim test of endurance and strategy. The hosts unpack the grueling conditions and tactical innovations that defined this critical but often overlooked battle, shedding light on the soldiers’ harrowing experiences on the front lines.
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What is the greatest Airfix Model kit that has never been sold? How did tommies make their ration packs edible while out in the field?
Al Murray and James Holland answer listener questions.
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As the dust settles on #WHWF24, Al Murray and James Holland are joined by John McManus to reflect on a superb weekend of WW2 lectures and living history.
Warning: Contains shameless self-congratulation!
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The US mission in July 1944 was simple, create a series of airbases across Tinnian, Saipan and Guam - making an of attack within Japan's ring of defence.
But, despite the awesome levels of Allied bombardment - landing in Guam was not quite plain sailing.
James Holland and John McManus discuss.
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