WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk 5. Rommel, Rations and the Battle of Sangshak
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Apr 30, 2019 
James Holland and Al Murray discuss Rommel, rations, and heavy bombing strategies. They share insights on the Battle of Sangshak, highlighting the bravery of the 50th Indian parachute brigade against the Japanese. The podcast also explores the mindset of German officers, Richard Todd's wartime experiences, and the use of iron rations in WW2.
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Bren Gun vs. MG34
- James Holland and Al Murray debate the Bren gun vs. the MG34.
- Holland owns an MG34, while Murray highlights the Bren gun's simplicity and reliability.
Mosquitoes vs. Heavy Bombers
- Focusing solely on Mosquitoes and precision bombing would not have been more effective than heavy bombing.
- Mosquitoes lacked the payload capacity of Lancasters, and precision bombing remained inaccurate in WWII.
Precision Bombing Challenges
- American daylight precision bombing efforts, like ball bearing and oil raids, rarely hit their targets.
- This demonstrates the inherent difficulty of accurate bombing in WWII, regardless of the method.