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“Thank you for the depth of knowledge and the understanding of the effect of total war on people in the most significant event in my living memory. I was truly surprised by the humanity of your stories. From wave to beach to field to city on total continents. It weaves a masterpiece of present...”Read full review »
jniebt via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/03/24
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“Wildly entertaining for any Second World War enthusiast. Would be 5 star review if they’d keep their opinions about US politics to themselves. 😃”
TobyGant via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/24
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“So much detail, passion and fun in every episode. Never knew that I knew so little about World War II whilst at the same time I’ve been delighted to discover the occasional snippet I did know! Thank you and carry on... although suggest you avoid the very dodgy accents, neither accurate, funny or...”Read full review »
Crouch End Tiger via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/21/24
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“I’m a huge history buff and a LOVE this podcast. Both Al and James make for superb hosts as a military history enthusiast and a military historian and prolific author. Al’s book Arnhem : Black Tuesday is brilliant and I love all of James Holland’s books - they’re brilliantly researched and well...”Read full review »
Kitty😂😂haha via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/29/24
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“Cassino 44…Trump🤔. Did you throw out your shoulder making the connection? You guys are better then this🤦♂️”
Daisymayhem812 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/24
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“Fantastic operational details included here. As a former infantryman in the 101st, to finally hear hear on a podcast a detailed evaluation of the events surrounding the delay in securing the road bridge at Nijmegen was refreshing. By the way James….the 325th was the glider infantry of the 82nd,...”Read full review »
k from the sticks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/24
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“I love these guys! 2 of the best podcasters out there. Always informative and interesting delivery and they make me laugh. KUTGW!”
Scale modeller via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/18/24
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“I am a regular listener. I have particularly enjoyed your recent series of podcasts on Italy, Convoys, D-Day and now Arnhem. In addition to being educational your podcasts are just a good listen. Your story telling of events and the people involved keep me company when travelling. Thank you. PS...”Read full review »
Richard9989 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/17/24
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“I have listened at every podcast and love it. Wish you could do more US Navy and other navy episodes.”
Sam Thistleton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/15/24
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“I love listening and getting into the details of so many aspects of WW2! So good. Thanks guys and keep up the good work!!”
ejmac1023 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/24
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“I love this podcast and it gives such a refreshing perspective on the Second World War by showing it from the more human and logistical side. I have listened to every episode but the experience is quite frustrating now. They have decided to shift from weekly topics to more in depth series to...”Read full review »
BMWSDDEDM via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/05/24
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“Found this podcast years ago but have recently started to listen from the start until the finale episodes..
I have 800 episodes to look forward too and this is a very good listen for and experienced WW2 expert or someone who just loves to listen to real history of the war and other points of...”Read full review »
Redchilli666 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/04/24
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“Your awesome
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jedibink69 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/24
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“Ever so detailed and informative. Never dull nor monotonous. The “Achtung Achtung“ never gets old.
Especially like the series, 8 episodes ? Bring them on.
Keep them flowing our way gentlemen, so we can talk about them, and share….”
Erik Verstrepen via Apple Podcasts ·
Belgium ·
08/15/24
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“Good for fans of ww2”
Admiral Achtung via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/15/24
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“The place to be for WW2 shizzle. Top pod!”
12:;5((? via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/13/24
“Al and James offer their personal perspectives on a wide range of subjects and campaigns. My personal favorites are the deep dive reviews of Dunkirk, El Alamein, Stalingrad Etc. Guest speakers offer opinions that get you thinking.
Take the revisions that some offer on the morality of decisions...”Read full review »
Mike G Chicken Patrol IC 4002 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/08/24
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“I doubt I am as interested in World War II as much as other listeners, however I find this podcast a pleasurable listen while walking or working. Al and James go beyond the mere facts of the conflict and bring it to life by giving colour to the various characters. Not so keen on the USA stuff but...”Read full review »
AP1885 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/04/24
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“If you love the detail of gun sizes and tank types, this podcast is for you but bear in mind that these guys struggle to string a sentence together without the extensive use of 'umm' and ‘you know’ along with the unnecessary constant use of superlatives. I suspect it’s not because they...”Read full review »
Suki2309 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/25/24
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“Absolutely fabulous podcast from two amazing people”
oliver135790 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/18/24
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“Love the podcast and the guys, however I found the recent episodes on fighting in Normandy post D-Day to be tough to get through. Monty has perhaps been unfairly blamed for much that was outside his control, but Al and James may be over correcting in their support of Monty, to the point of...”Read full review »
chomper1009 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/24
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“Whilst I appreciate that June 24 has probably been quite “busy” for Al and James. I think two episodes from Normandy is disappointing.
Not sure why I’m paying for this tbh.
Other free sites have the same episodes.
I’m sure the guys are busy with other stuff but don’t please don’t forget...”Read full review »
awfulrubbishdreadful via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/01/24
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“A great podcast but at times the talking over the top of each other gets exhausting. Could one just take more of the lead?”
Jantstd via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/23/24
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“Over the years this pod has devolved from sincere history into a promotional vehicle for Holland and Murray's careers. It can be quite good, but all too often it's just Al and Jim yukking it up and shilling for themselves. The occasional political commentary betrays an elitist bias...”Read full review »
SullyAg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/09/24
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“I’m now on episode 6, and the balance of facts and displaying human spirit is impeccable. The technical innovations before D-Day that made it possible alone are awe inspiring. Everybody should listen and be made to understand this. We can probably all think of people who would would do well to...”Read full review »
Screaming Merlin via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/09/24
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“In a word - EPIC! 👏👏👏👏👌👍👍”
Paps_58 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/09/24
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“Love the podcast! Great subject matter.
Perhaps these guys could take a breathe between words. They spit words out like they are firing a machine gun!! (Lol)”
Gooie 2 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/06/24
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“A little rehearsal would be nice. This stream of consciousness presentation it’s hard to follow. A lot of information is given, but it’s all very much what you could get at your local bar.”
Jacks2157 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/24
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“These two guys are fun! And oddly, considering the material, funny.
Love the specificity and detail.
Love the conversational nature of the show.
Keep it up guys!”
Boundary Bay Flier via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/04/24
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“Have discovered “we have ways” this past year and the voices of James and Al have been constant companion on my dog walks.
Have been a WW2 nerd since primary school. My grandfather spent the war in Japanese POW camp and my father and other grandfather were Dutch Nationals in Indonesia and spent...”Read full review »
Dbouwmeester via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/24
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“100% in! Superb work and research. Keep it up”
Headley 15 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/27/24
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“Entertaining, interesting, funny and most of all makes W W 2 history relevant to today So good to hear people who are so passionate and enthusiastic about the subject and look at it from different perspectives compared to droneing out boring facts.”
cane couch via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
05/27/24
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“Excellent podcast and you can really tell what a great teacher (professor of History) Dr. McManus is in his guest appearances on the pod (In this case I am listening to the “Bloody Omaha” episode on D Day). He just so clearly explains what is happening, while keep in my the overall picture. ✌️ 🇺🇸...”Read full review »
Northern Larry via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/25/24
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“Fantastic pod cast guys. Can’t wait for the next episode… keep up the good work … totally addicted 🍺🍺🍺🙏”
Jrcroydebay via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/22/24
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“Every episode has the correct ingredients served up perfectly. Wit, detailed information, less detailed information, opinion, facts and humour. Keep on going please. Do you know anywhere that has a list of Second World War named Operations chronologically?”
Djdjdj40506 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/19/24
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“Ww2 is a category that Lacks personality on the various podcasts available. These two are not short on that, they do an excellent job of having a natural conversation about a variety of topics surrounding World War II that is both engaging and accurate. The One that fancies himself a comedian...”Read full review »
Greg with one g via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/19/24
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“A terrific presentation of information. Does not get bogged down while still presenting significant amounts of detail. Well worth the listening.”
gary cort via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/24
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“Highly engaging 21st century podcast about the defining event of the 20th century. A knowledgeable, all-encompassing dive into WWII from a social, political and military perspective. Humanity and (at times) humour ensure this is not a dry, scholarly trudge of a pod.”
ItsJohnBone via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/24
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“History explained, with the immense knowledge on the subject, so obvious.”
Perki77 via Apple Podcasts ·
Slovakia ·
05/05/24
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“Great podcast. Dr McManus is a great addition for his American perspective especially on the Pacific theater.
A caution though: Hatred of the Japanese is not automatically racism and you need to look deeper into why that hatred was there before simply calling it racist. My dad served in the...”Read full review »
Harpo the Marx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/24
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“Looks like a couple of bigoted brits belittling their own countries struggle during WW2 in favour of brown nosing Americans.”
RJAC6118 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/01/24
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“Entertaining, occasionally irreverent but detailed, in-depth coverage of WW II topics. Great fun and very informative.”
Tigermole via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/24
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“When James Holland is telling his stories this series is at its peak and engrossing. Unfortunately as the knowledge gulf between Holland, the consummate historian, and Al Murray, the dabbler, widens, a frustrating pattern emerges as Al will invariably feel the need to interject some comment that...”Read full review »
Gunther Rouhaus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/24
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“The battle of Britain is the greatest movie ever made with real flying none of that CGI nonsense! Just got back from London, and I was privileged to go to the RAF museum and actually sat in a spitfire. It was so cool the reason we went to London will see the all blacks play South Africain the...”Read full review »
J Clam via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/24
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“I happened on this via Facebook got addicted when listening to the episodes on Casino and Italy. Loved the interaction between them and how they both explain things with detail and care as well as a sense of humour on difficult subject. Loved Master of the Air episodes too as listens to pod cast...”Read full review »
Colin31M via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/22/24
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“New listener here and I have bounced around a few episodes from over the years. These guys have great info but are almost always a bit too jovial in their delivery considering the subject matter at hand. Every episode that I've listened to feels overly lighthearted and the guys are yucking it...”Read full review »
Sean Sharp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/24
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“I have learned so much listening to this well researched and extremely well delivered podcast. Only one thing I ask from Al Murray: please stop using the Lord’s name in vain. With your hug vocabulary it is avoidable and unnecessary. Thank you!”
Catsloveme2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/24
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