WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk Hollywood And Nuremberg
Jul 2, 2025
Dive into heartwarming tales of resilience from World War II, featuring humorous encounters with wartime food like dubious rabbit pies. Listen as individuals share the warmth of their grandparents' experiences, balancing humor and trauma. Reflect on the chilling realities of concentration camps contrasted with the innocence of childhood during the Blitz. These powerful stories capture the enduring impact of war on families and communities, celebrating human spirit and memory amidst adversity.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Dubious Wartime Rabbit Pie
- David Alexander's grandfather worked in food production during WWII, developing special cans for submarine use.
- He discovered a roadside café served horse meat mixed as "rabbit pie," leading him to become cautious about meals while traveling.
Evacuee Children Find Second Home
- Henry Faulkner's grandparents farmed in wartime Herefordshire and took in evacuee children from Liverpool.
- They created a warm home environment that made the children feel loved and safe, considered their "second home."
Liberating Belsen and Jeep Deals
- Steve Wallace's grandfather helped liberate Belsen and was tasked with bulldozing bodies into lime pits, losing his sense of smell afterward.
- He cheekily sold borrowed jeeps to American troops and was named after a French nurse post-injury.