WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk The Battle of Hill 112: The Barrage Begins (Part 1)
Jun 28, 2024
Military historian James Holland joins Al Murray to discuss the Allied Operation EPSOM and the Battle of Hill 112 in WWII. They analyze the strategic decisions, challenges, and intense artillery exchanges that shaped the course of the battle. The discussion also highlights the tactical advantages of utilizing reverse slopes in battle tactics and the Allied push against the Germans.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Operation Epsom: The Beginning of a Major Allied Operation
01:45 • 3min
Strategic Analysis of Battle Tactics at Hill 112
05:00 • 22min
Strategic Importance of Nodal Points in Warfare
26:43 • 2min
Challenges and Tactics in World War II Battle
28:21 • 11min
Tactical Advantage of Reverse Slope and Allied Push against Germans
39:43 • 3min