James Holland joins Al Murray from Bavaria, where he sits in the shadow of Hitler’s infamous summer residence, the Eagle’s Nest. Al discusses his recent trip to Maquis country, plus the boys answer questions about forces and suncream; the toughest unit in WW2; the Japanese bombing of Australia; and their team selection for a do or die assault on an impregnable Nazi fortress.
Ep 126: Don’t Start at the Bottom
Did the Allies take too long winkling the Germans out of Sicily? Expect strong views from James Holland and Al Murray. Plus an extraordinary story of the captured Enigma machine from a listener who’s relative was on HMS Bulldog.
14th April 2020