WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

As a part of our ongoing 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 on the front line and home front. In this episode we hear your tales of life-saving prisoners, meeting Gandhi, and family members with dark secrets.With thanks to Karl Walls, William Boyton, Steve Callahan, Albert Fagence, Miles Bing, and Eliot Rudnicki for sharing their stories.EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS AD FREE - SIGN UP AT patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger ProductionProduced by James ReganExec Producer: Tony PastorSocial: @WeHaveWaysPodEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.comJoin our ‘Independent Company’ to watch exclusive livestreams, get presale events, and our weekly newsletter - packed with discounts.Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The podcast pays heartfelt tribute to John 'Paddy' Hemingway, the last surviving pilot of the Battle of Britain, reflecting on his incredible legacy. Listeners hear about the harsh realities of aerial combat faced by WWII pilots and the pride of Irish contributors to the RAF. It delves into the Luftwaffe's strategic struggles and the superior logistics of the Royal Air Force. The discussion also touches on wartime morale and the intelligence failures that shaped the war, making for a poignant exploration of history and remembrance.

As the weather clears in the Ardennes, Allied air forces sweep enemy planes from the skies and attack panzer columns with ease. What is next for both sides?Join James Holland and Al Murray as they debunk the myths and expose the real failures behind Nazi Germany’s final Western offensive—a reckless plan that wasted countless lives.A Goalhanger ProductionProduced by James ReganExec Producer: Tony PastorSocial: @WeHaveWaysPodEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.comJoin our ‘Independent Company’ to watch our livestreams, get earlybird tickets and our weekly newsletter - packed with deals.Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The battle everyone remembers. This siege has become the symbol of the whole campaign - but how well do we know what actually happened here? Find out what Band of Brothers got right, and why McAuliffe said 'Nuts!' to the German offer of surrender. Join James Holland and Al Murray as they debunk the myths and expose the real failures behind Nazi Germany’s final Western offensive—a reckless plan that wasted countless lives.EPISODE 8 IS AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS EARLY - SIGN UP AT patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger ProductionProduced by James ReganExec Producer: Tony PastorSocial: @WeHaveWaysPodEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.comJoin our ‘Independent Company’ to watch our livestreams, get earlybird tickets and our weekly newsletter - packed with deals.Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the wake of the surprise offensive through the Ardennes, Generals Bradley and Hodges seem to have lost it, while Patton is jockeying to charge ahead. Firm control is required, so it is up to commanders Eisenhower and Montgomery to grip the situation and stop the Germans getting to the River Meuse - the red line that the allies cannot allow the panzers to cross.Join James Holland and Al Murray as they debunk the myths and expose the real failures behind Nazi Germany’s final Western offensive—a reckless plan that wasted countless lives.EPISODES 7-8 ARE AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS EARLY - SIGN UP AT patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger ProductionProduced by James ReganExec Producer: Tony PastorSocial: @WeHaveWaysPodEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.comJoin our ‘Independent Company’ to watch our livestreams, get earlybird tickets and our weekly newsletter - packed with deals.Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joachim Peiper was regarded as a princeling of the Nazi regime, and a celebrated tank commander. But he was also a cruel monster who encouraged his units to commit war crimes.Discover more about Peiper's part in The Battle of The Bulge, stocked with Pervitin and Panther tanks, and how his desperation to meet Hitler's impossible objectives led to massacres like at Malmedy. Join James Holland and Al Murray as they debunk the myths and expose the real failures behind Nazi Germany’s final Western offensive—a reckless plan that wasted countless lives.EPISODES 5-8 ARE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY - SIGN UP AT patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger ProductionProduced by James ReganExec Producer: Tony PastorSocial: @WeHaveWaysPodEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.comJoin our ‘Independent Company’ to watch our livestreams, get earlybird tickets and our weekly newsletter - packed with deals.Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover the intense battles around Two Villages during the Ardennes Offensive, where American soldiers held off overwhelming Nazi forces against all odds. Uncover the tough conditions that both sides faced, including severe winter hardships and supply shortages. Delve into the strategic missteps of the German command and the key roles played by American artillery. Through harrowing stories of bravery and desperation, the podcast reveals how isolated bands of troops managed to buy crucial time for their allies.

Dive into the adrenaline-fueled moments of the Battle of the Bulge as experts unravel the challenges faced by both Allied and Axis forces. Discover the psychological struggles of German soldiers, particularly through the lens of officer Gunther Reichelm. Learn about the critical vulnerabilities in American defenses and the heroic, yet doomed, efforts of reconnaissance units. Explore the tactical delays and decisions that shaped this chaotic battlefield, set against the backdrop of Nazi propaganda and the stark realities of war.

The Battle of the Bulge showcased American resilience against a ruthless German offensive. It explores the struggle for territories amid harsh winter conditions and the complexities of Allied intelligence. General Patton's insights into enemy tactics reveal crucial predictions that shaped the battle. The planning stages highlight logistical challenges faced by both sides, emphasizing Hitler's shifting leadership. Ultimately, the American grit turned the tide, dispelling myths of unpreparedness and showcasing the bravery of GIs in the face of adversity.

Explore the audacious yet reckless nature of Hitler's plans during the Battle of the Bulge. Discover how American resilience turned the tide against a disorganized German offensive. Delve into the psychological aspects of warfare, including morale and leadership chaos on the German side. Uncover the strategic miscalculations that led to operational failures, while examining the implications of harsh winter conditions on military effectiveness. Ultimately, the discussion reflects on the tragic consequences of a misguided attack.