Aug 29, 2024
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...
Aug 11, 2024
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...
Jun 24, 2024
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...
Jun 4, 2024
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:...
May 29, 2024
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!
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