I am joined by Ian Pegg (@cluelesspegg on Twitter) and we discuss The Royal Army Chaplains Department, from the start of the War, to the Beaches of Dunkirk, Normandy, Bergen Belsen and everything in between. 

Thanks to Ian for his time and i hope you all enjoy this one!

Don't forget over on YouTube we have a wide collection of videos for you all as well!

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Hello everyone! Thanks for sticking with the Podcast!

For those of you after my links and emails to get in touch they are here!

Twitter - @afewminshistory

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In todays episode i am joined by Historian James Jefferies, and we discuss the war in the air from an RAF and USAAF point of view. 

We discuss how the tactics changed throughout the war with the invention of new technology, more manpower and bigger resources. 

If you'd like to get in touch with James his Twitter handle is - @jamesjhistory 

As always my YouTube channel is - https://www.youtube.com/@afewminutesofhistory

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I am joined by my friend Jon from the YouTube Channel - WW2 Wayfinder

We discuss his fantastic YouTube video which shows the fencing off of the Bois Jacques area in the Ardennes, of the Band of Brothers Easy Company Fame!

We discuss the reasoning behind this and give our own personal view points on the situation.

The video that we chatted about in the Podcast - https://youtu.be/_UOCb3VhXeU

If you want to check out Jon's superb YouTube channel the link is here - https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Wayfinder

Jon's Twitter - https://twitter.com/ww2wayfinder

My YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@afewminutesofhistory

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I am joined today by Dr Matthew Powell, an Air Power Historian. 

We discuss RAF Bomber Command as a whole from its inception in 1936 through to the end of the Second World War.

If you'd like to get in touch with Matthew he can be found here - 

Twitter - @tac_air_power
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In todays episode, i'm joined once again by historian Michael G. Stroud.

This is part one of a series on America in the Interwar period, we discuss Isolationism, the slowing down of arming the military and everything inbetween!

If you'd like to see more of Michaels work, you can find him on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgstroud/

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In todays episode I am joined by Eric Lee who wrote the fascinating book "Britain's Plot To Kill Hitler: The True Story of Operation Foxley and SOE.

 Come and listen as we discuss some of the most outrageous plots to assassinate the German Furher.

If you'd like a copy of Eric's book it can be found here - https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Britains-Plot-to-Kill-Hitler/p/21109

A link to Eric's website can be found here for more of his content - ericlee.info/blog/

Twitter - @erictlee

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Operation Market Garden was an Allied plan that in theory would of dealt a lethal hook into the heart of industrial Germany.

In reality however, the Operation was a grand failure and potentially set the Allies back further.

Me and Anthony Tucker-Jones discuss the Operation in detail. 

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Was Hugo Boss Adolf Hitlers tailor? Did he design the infamous uniforms of the Waffen SS or was it a myth that became popular after the war?

Well in todays episode we discuss this!

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In today's episode, i was joined by American Historian and friend of the Podcast, Michael Stroud.

We dicussed the Battle of Amien in 1918, and debate whether the battle should be held in higher standing in the historical world?

If you'd like to contact Michael or view his work his Linkedin is here;

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgstroud/

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