Ep 45: Burma and Operation Varsity

Ep 45: Burma and Operation Varsity

Burma and Operation Varsity

James Holland describes the role of General Slim in turning round the fortunes of the British forces in Burma. Al Murray explains how the airborne success of Operation Varsity was principally built on the lessons learnt in Arnhem.

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