Dunkirk, D-Day, North Africa, Sicily, Italy, Omaha, USAF, RAF, POWs, Second World War Stories, Memoirs & interviews - Britain, USA, Australia, Canada … all the forces … WW2. ... Over 500 5-star ratings. "Thank you for what you are doing. It's incredible and I'm absolutely hooked" AB
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What happened in the cases that were all over the news when the camera stopped rolling? #explore #fridayfuckery #podcastlife #podcasts #youtube #book #deus #fy #fyp #interview #podcasthost #radio #90s #apple #applepodcasts #author #bringingthefuckery #comedy #richardpryor #80s #standup #comedians #actors #multiplesclerosis #goat #superman #death #actors # #richardpryor #pryor #blackcomedians #richardpryor #pryor #blackcomedians #funny #funnymemes #funnyvideos #funnymeme #funnyshit #funnyreel ...
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From a whisper to a bang! A six-part podcast series about war, remembrance, Australian prisoners of war in Germany during the Second World War, and an emotional journey of historical empathy, presented and produced by Australian broadcaster Megan Spencer for the Australian War Memorial.
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Frozen in Fear: Unraveling the Dyatlov Pass Mystery
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The Dyatlov Pass incident is one of the most enduring and mysterious unsolved cases in history. It involves the deaths of nine Soviet hikers in the Ural Mountains in 1959 under puzzling circumstances. The group, led by Igor Dyatlov, was found dead after they had inexplicably fled their tent in the middle of the night, inadequately dressed for the h…
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The Day Chicago Bled: Inside the Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre
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The Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre was a brutal event that took place on February 14, 1929, in Chicago. Seven members of George “Bugs” Moran’s North Side Gang were lined up against a wall and shot by four men, two of whom were disguised as police officers. This massacre was part of the violent rivalry between Moran’s gang and Al Capone’s Chicago Ou…
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Charles Whitman “Texas Tower Sniper”
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Charles Joseph Whitman (June 24, 1941 – August 1, 1966) was an American mass murderer and former Marine. He is infamously known as the “Texas Tower Sniper” for his deadly shooting spree at the University of Texas at Austin on August 1, 1966. During this tragic event, Whitman killed 14 people and wounded 32 others before being shot by police. Whitma…
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Drugs, Death, and Deception: The Wonderland Murders
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The Wonderland Murders, also known as the Four on the Floor Murders, occurred on July 1, 1981, in Los Angeles’ Laurel Canyon. The victims were members and associates of the Wonderland Gang, a group involved in drug dealing and armed robberies. The murders took place at 8763 Wonderland Avenue, where four people were brutally bludgeoned to death with…
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103 Matt Cain interview on Lady of Mann, Dunkirk Little Ship, Manxmen in WW2
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Boat enthusiast Matt Cain enthralls us with the history and restoration project behind one of Dunkirk's most famous rescue ships. The Lady of Mann from the Isle of Man. Matt and Paul discuss the Dunkirk operation and stories behind it. Manx veterans talk about their experiences on Manx Radio. "Scary, fascinating and hilarious" Please do subscribe o…
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Lucy you got some splaining to do
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Lucille Désirée Ball (August 6, 1911 – April 26, 1989) was an iconic American actress, comedian, producer, and studio executive. Born in Jamestown, New York, she left home at fifteen to study drama in New York City. Her early career included modeling and small roles in films, earning her the nickname “Queen of the B’s” for her numerous roles in B-m…
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Comedy on Trial: Lenny Bruce’s Fight for Free Speech
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Lenny Bruce, born Leonard Alfred Schneider on October 13, 1925, in Mineola, New York, was a pioneering American stand-up comedian, social critic, and satirist. Known for his open, free-wheeling, and critical style of comedy, Bruce tackled subjects like politics, religion, sex, and vulgarity12. Bruce’s career was marked by his bold and often controv…
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Blood and Prejudice: The 1871 Los Angeles Atrocity
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On October 24, 1871, a violent mob of around 500 people, consisting of both white and Latino men, descended upon Los Angeles’ Chinatown. This racially motivated attack resulted in the brutal murder of 19 Chinese immigrants, including a 15-year-old boy. The massacre was fueled by growing anti-Chinese sentiment and was triggered by the accidental kil…
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102 Arctic Convoy with WW2 memoir Armageddon in the Arctic Ocean, by Paul Gill
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A thrilling family memoir from Paul Gill from USA who sailed in the Arctic convoys during the Second World War. "The enemy planes were flying just a few feet over the surface of the water on our starboard bow, towards the head of the convoy. I started to count them: 1, 2...13, 14…“Damn it! Look at them!” I yelled." "The general alarm sounded for su…
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Agatha Christie:The 96 year hide and seek champ. Still going strong.
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In 1926, Christie’s mother passed away, and her husband, Colonel Archibald Christie, requested a divorce. During this tumultuous time, Agatha Christie mysteriously vanished for nearly two weeks. Her car was found abandoned on a roadside, leading to widespread speculation. #history #Beverly #mafia #beverlyhils #truecrime #tedbundy #truecrimecommuni…
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Echoes of Silence: The Assassinations That Shaped America
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Welcome to Echoes of Silence: The Assassinations That Shaped America, where we journey through the shadows of history to uncover the stories behind some of the most pivotal and tragic moments in American history. .#history #Beverly #mafia #beverlyhils #truecrime #tedbundy #truecrimecommunity #truecrimeaddict #truecrimememes #killers #killer #murde…
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What the hell happened to Walter Collins?!
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The disappearance of Walter Collins is a tragic and puzzling case from 1928. Walter, a nine-year-old boy, vanished on March 10, 1928, after his mother, Christine Collins, gave him money to go to the cinema12. Despite extensive searches and nationwide attention, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) couldn’t find him. Five months later, a boy cla…
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101 Legacy of D-Day WWII, AKA Get off the beach, lads! AKA New Tank Tracks, Coffee and Donuts!
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Three veterans' sons coming together to discuss all things D-Day 80. Facts, stats, legacy, beaches, movies and … more beaches. A discussion amongst Angus Wallace of the WW2 Podcast, Steve Erskine, curator and researcher at the Green Howard's museum and myself, Paul Cheall. PS During the discussion, I dismally failed to answer Angus's question about…
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100 D-Day 80th anniversary special – Gold, Omaha and more
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A special episode to commemorate the events of D-Day 6 June 44. The 80th anniversary. Four veteran accounts of the landings. D-Day Episodes mentioned: Bill Cheall: Episode 3 William Hershel Nelson: Episode 99 Eric Clarke: Episode 42 D-Day 75 - Landing Craft Tank in WWII - Eric Clark D-Day veteran memoir Brian Moss: Episodes 2, 3 and 13 Through Germ…
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99 Omaha Heroes and their WW2 stories
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More Omaha WWII history action with family stories and a memoir feature you do not want to miss. And if you want to end with a smile do not miss the PS! Please do subscribe or follow the show in your listening app as it helps me with the search rankings. And your app will automatically download the episode for you. Episode Artwork: Sergant Giovanni…
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98 World War II Snipers Part TWO - The Men, Their Guns, Their Story
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Another great line-up of WW2 sniper stories featuring female snipers, British veteran Harry Furness, the psychology of sniping and stories from Crete and Sicily along with one or two more surprises. And the usual PS's! Great Unpublished History! Please do subscribe or follow the show in your listening app as it helps me with the search rankings. An…
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97 World War II Snipers Part ONE - The Men, Their Guns, Their Story
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Another tranche of Sniper stories based around the book, World War II Snipers - The Men, Their Guns, Their Story, by Gary Yee. Features selection of personnel, training, tactics and the weapons themselves. Lots of WW2 stories and eye witness accounts from around the world. Great Unpublished History! Please subscribe or follow the show in your liste…
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96 Christmas at War with the V1 missiles - 2023
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Christmas at war, with more seasonal tales, including a special feature on what Christmas was like in various countries around the globe during WW2. Specials in this episode:German Boy Soldier's Christmas Shoes V1 Doodlebug bombs over Manchester The Last Flight of Lancaster DV189 The Journal of Flight Sergeant Jim Browning Christmas at war around t…
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95 Bob Metcalfe memoirs PART TWO Dunkirk/N Africa/Sicily/Italy WW2
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PART TWO Featuring No time for dreams: a soldier’s six-year journey through World War II. By Robert W. Metcalfe, 4th Green Howards. PLUS: What someone's father found in the jungle AFTER the war. Who wrote to Bob Metcalfe upon publication of his book. Full show notes, photos and transcript at:https://www.fightingthroughpodcast.co.uk/95-Dunkirk-Speci…
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94 Bob Metcalfe memoirs PART ONE Dunkirk/N Africa/Sicily/Italy
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Featuring No time for dreams: a soldier’s six-year journey through World War II. By Robert W. Metcalfe, 4th Green Howards Bob Metcalf enlisted in the fourth battalion, the Green Howards in December 1935. He saw action in France in 1940, where he was wounded. Subsequently, he served with the sixth battalion, the Green Howards, and the western desert…
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93 The 82nd airborne Part 2, letters from Sicily and Italy WW2
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More from Dave Thomas about his father’s exploits in the 82nd airborne in Italy. Preview of The Secret Beach: A Kids World War 2 Adventure. By James Papalia Green Howards feature - online Sicily exhibition Telephone chat with veteran Ken Cooke who has some more titbits to share with us about his time in Normandy, with an absolutely superb explanati…
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92 The 82nd airborne Part 1, letters from Sicily/Italy
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A great family story from Dave Thomas about his father’s exploits in the 82nd airborne in Sicily and Italy. Telephone chat with veteran Ken Cooke who has some more titbits to share with us about his time in Normandy, with an absolutely superb explanation about what it was like fighting in the French bocage. Interview with Claire and Steve from the …
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91 Kisses on a Postcard - Child evacuees of WW2 - Interview with Dominic Frisby
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An interview with Dominic Frisby. The Kisses on a Postcard musical charts the true story of two young British evacuees during WW2. Features mystery postcard messages, the bombing of Plymouth, American GI's and crashing German bombers. Dominic’s work is full to bursting with Dunkirk spirit, steam trains and all the best of WW2 Britishness. And never…
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90 Alf Blackburn Part 2, British Infantry War Memoirs, WWII
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Part 2 A classic tale of British infantry adventure in WW2. How the Fighting Through WW2 memoirs podcast put the families of two war comrades in touch with each other. Sicily and D-Day campaigns featured. Durham Light Infantry DLI and Green Howards feature. More great unpublished history! Buy Alf Blackburn's War Memoirs at: https://amzn.to/3I8cFxd …
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89 Alf Blackburn Part 1, British Infantry War Memoirs, WWII
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A classic tale of British infantry adventure in WW2. How the Fighting Through WW2 memoirs podcast put the families of two war comrades in touch with each other. Sicily and D-Day campaigns featured. More great unpublished history! Buy Alf Blackburn's War Memoirs at: https://amzn.to/3I8cFxd Full show notes, photos and transcript at:https://www.fighti…
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88 Christmas/Hogmanay at War 2022 WWII
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Celebrating another Christmas at war and indeed Hogmanay, with a Christmas stocking absolutely heaving with seasonal tales of goodwill. More great unpublished Christmassy! Full show notes, photos and transcript at: https://www.fightingthroughpodcast.co.uk/88-Christmas-at-War-2022-WW2 Support Ukraine: Yorkshire Aid Convoywww.yorkshireaidconvoy.co.uk…
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87 German Boy Soldier 2 - Save the Last Bullet
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Previewing the newly published book, Save the Last Bullet, about a German boy soldier in the Nazi army. "This is the story of my father's traumatic ordeal as a boy soldier in Hitler's Army. It is an account in his own words of the horrors of the Third Reich, witnessed and experienced from his perspective as a child." Heidi Langbein. Hear the chapte…
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86 Mighty Eighth podcast preview USAAF WW2 V2
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A preview of a brand new podcast all about the United States Air Force in the guise of the Mighty Eighth - and their role in Britain during the war. And as a prelude I’m going to chat with Johann, one of the hosts. More great unpublished history! Mighty Eighth websitehttps://mighty8thpodcast.com/ Book mention in the show:Bomb Group: The Eighth Air …
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85 Bill Turner, POW, and the Cockleshell Heroes, WW2 Commandos
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How the Cockleshell Heroes upset Nazi supply lines with canoes! The Cockleshell Heroes, Operation Frankton, was a commando raid on ships in the German occupied French port of Bordeaux in southwest France PLUS: How British Royal Fusilier, Bill Turner, survived for 3 years as a German POW. Featured in Episode artwork. More great unpublished history! …
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84 Canadian Lance Corporal David Johnson, Italy WW2
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A great tale of one man's survival when so many around him lost their lives in Italy and beyond. Features 5th Canadian Division. Plus a fascinating U-Boat tale about weather station Kurt sneakily set up by the enemy in Newfoundland. More great unpublished history! Donate To Salvation Army Ukraine Crisis Appeal https://bit.ly/FightingThroughSalvatio…
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