WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk Communist Postmen, Spam, & the BEST Museums
Mar 31, 2025
Dive into the fascinating world of WWII as the hosts discuss the crucial role of wartime postmen and modern spam. They share experiences from exploring German military archives and hidden historical sites, highlighting the eerie atmosphere of lesser-known museums. Amusing anecdotes reveal how films misrepresent battles, while personal stories connect past veterans to today's geopolitical issues. Delve into the Lend-Lease program's quirky legacy and explore the challenging realities of post-war Germany, illustrating the complexities of healing after conflict.
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Archival and Geographical Adventures
- James Holland visited various WWII sites, including German archives, the Adlerhorst, and a museum in Dekirk.
- He discovered Modell's papers, accounts of the 277th Volksgrenadier Division, and Joachim Piper's personal diary.
Encounter with Joachim Piper
- James Holland met a man who had encountered Joachim Piper on a battlefield tour in 1972.
- Piper, unrepentant about Malmedy, had superb English and was living in France, translating technical manuals.
Piper's Demise
- Joachim Piper's quiet life in France was disrupted by a communist postman who exposed his identity.
- A hate campaign escalated to a Molotov cocktail attack, during which Piper was killed.