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A new Podcast for We Happy Few 506 co-founder Leighton (Me), who is keen to explore the history that exists on our doorstep, whether its World War 2, Medieval era, literature (I'm looking into some incredible local history related to Lord of the Rings) and more and what else is on our doorstep that connects us to the past and in some cases, significant events that occurred in history, I bring you the WHF506 - History On Your Doorstep Podcast.

Joining me for this first episode, I had with me special guest co-host, Joe Muccia join me as we spoke with one of my favourite historians, an author of several World War 2 books, co-host of the We Have Ways and World War 2 Live podcat and just an incredibly nice guy, John McManus. I brought John on to talk about his book 'The Dead and Those About To Die', that focuses on the 1st Infantry Division and the invasion of Normandy, in particular their action on Omaha Beach. I might add, the conversation was fluid and several areas covered that we barely cover what happened on the beach.

If you are interested in coming on the Podcast to talk about your own career as a historian, an up coming book or even a piece of history that happened on your doorstep then send me an email to [email protected]

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Joining us this week is Battlefield Tour guide Ben Mayne, who led the tour group for the Operation Husky / SAS Rogue Heroes tour in Sicily, along with WHF506 co-founder Leighton, discussing the sites that featured on the itinerary back in November, as well as looking to the future of a new We Happy Few 506 era, starting with a thank you to those who have supported us and discussing the plans for a weekend in Aldbourne and the wider area looking at the 101st Airborne in England.

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This week, joining Matt and Doug, we had Masters of the Air actor Darragh Cowley join us on the podcast this week, Darragh portrayed Lt Glenn Graham on the show, and although, in his words, his time on screen is minimal, but he had an incredible amount to tell and one that I am proud to have had on the Podcast to talk with Matt and Doug about his experiences and how he sees shows like Band of Brothers, The Pacific and now Masters of the Air as the gateway to learning more about those who served during World War Two. He was truly a wonderful guest to have on, where he was joined by recurring special guest Matt Mabe, who gives some background on the real Glenn Graham.

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Joining us this week, is author James Holland, and they discuss WW2 films on screen, and what makes them good and bad but also, how James started his own journey as a writer.

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New Podcast episode, we did have a guest planned but due to scheduling or rescheduling, we have had to move him to another date, so tune in and catch up with Matt and Doug, and we touch upon our Patreons meet up in Aldbourne that we hosted on Saturday.

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Joining us this week is former Navy Seal now author and historian Ben Milligan, who wrote 'By Water Beneath The Walls: The Rise of the Navy Seals' who talks to us about why he became a Navy Seal and what led him to write a book on the history of the SEALS.

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Joining us this week are a family with an incredible story that became the bases for the movie Saving Private Ryan, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Hanks and Matt Damon to name a few. We speak with Preston Niland, whose father was one of the 4 Niland brothers where 3 of the 4 were initially believed to have been killed in action during World War 2.

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Joining us this week is US Marine veteran, Military Advisor, stuntman and actor, Robert Garcia, whose CV is mind-blowing from appearing in The Shield, The Pacific, Black Panther and many many more and all round great guy.

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Joining us this week is Susanna White, director of HBO's Generation Kill, as well as an incredible CV that includes Star Wars TV show 'Andor'. An incredible insight into what made Generation Kill such a brilliant show and how there were a lot of similarities with Band of Brothers in its approach to making it a special show.

Also, please keep an eye out for more information on something for our incredible patrons for late July (we hope), and thank you for your wonderful support for the last few years.

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