Stalingrad Of The Adriatic: The Sangro (Part 1)
How did the fight for Ortona become known as the 'Stalingrad Of The Adriatic’? What was the role of Commonwealth and British Empire troops in the Italian Campaign? And, why was crossing the River Sang...
23 Sep 52min
Beneath The Coventry Blitz
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 ...
21 Sep 27min
The Most Important Date Of The Second World War
Why was September 17th the most important date in WW2? What was the significance of the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran? How did British tank procurement change during and after the war? Join Jim and...
16 Sep 45min
One Man's War: Fighting Through Italy (Part 4)
What happened to Sam to get sent home from Italy? When did Sam's war end? How did Sam feel when he went home and saw his family? Join Jim and Al for part 4 of a new series focussing on one man's wa...
14 Sep 40min
One Man's War: Rommel & Gazala (Part 3)
How did Rommel reverse Allied fortunes in North Africa? What was the importance of The Gazala Line in WW2? When was The First Battle Of Alamein? Join Jim and Al for part 3 of a new series focussing...
9 Sep 42min
One Man's War: Operation Compass (Part 2)
Why was Operation Compass such a success for Allied forces in North Africa? When was Operation Compass? How did Sam Bradshaw and his friends survive in the early desert war? Join Jim and Al for par...
7 Sep 39min
One Man's War: Deserted In The Desert (Part 1)
Why did young British men like Sam Bradshaw end up fighting overseas in North Africa? When was the situation in North Africa at the start of The Second World War? How did Allied forces do against Ital...
2 Sep 39min
