Seventy five years ago the world celebrated Victory over Japan Day as the war in the Pacific finally ended.
Al Murray and James Holland discuss the big decisions taken at the time, most notably the use of the atomic bomb.
Seventy five years ago the world celebrated Victory over Japan Day as the war in the Pacific finally ended.
Al Murray and James Holland discuss the big decisions taken at the time, most notably the use of the atomic bomb.
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Chapter 8: The Cauldron, by Zeno In September, 1944, the British 1st Airborne Division found itself in a fierce battle for the Dutch city of Arnhem. Al Murray reads the story of a single platoon trapped in the smoking ruins
Al Murray and James Holland explore the converted tanks used at Normandy. Also up for discussion are parachute decoys, the dangers of back-flash and who killed Michael Wittmann.
Young historian Olivia Smith shares the story of her grandmother’s early life in Nazi Germany with James.
James Holland and Al Murray get into a heated debate about the role of Russia in the defeat of the Nazis. Also discussed are the French civilian experiences in Normandy; the curious case of the Daily Telegraph crossword; and the