This week's episode has two guests and friends of the show in Rob Lyman and the Major returning to chat all things Bill Slim - titan of the XIV Army and one of Britain's greatest generals.

Rob and Gordon discuss with our editor whether Slim is ahead of Montgomery and Alexander, and then whether he can be considered alongside Henry V, Oliver Cromwell and the Duke of Marlborough and the Duke of Wellington.

Do get in touch if you'd like us to cover Henry V, Cromwell, Marlborough and Wellington.

Bill Slim Links

Tales of Empire, by William Slim, Edited by Robert Lyman

Courage and Other Broadcasts, by William Slim, Introduction by Robert Lyman

Aspects of History Links

Bill Slim: a Master of both War and Words - Aspects of History

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