WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

Why did the Germans expend so much to defend the Norwegian coast? What does the engine room of HMS Belfast have in common with abstract art? How did Vichy show trials collapse into farce?

Join Al Murray and James Holland as they discuss the major events of every April 14th in WW2.

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Produced by James Regan

Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

Social: @WeHaveWaysPod

Social Producer: Harry Balden

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What did military planners in Japan think was the best way to attack The United States? How did the war in Europe influence policy in both America and Japan? When did both sides realise peaceful negotiations were over in favour of war?

Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 4 of this new series as they explore the warhawks and shifting geopolitics which brought an unwinnable war to the shores of Japan.

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A Goalhanger Production

Produced by James Regan

Editor: Charlie Rodwell

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

Social: @WeHaveWaysPod

Social Producer: Harry Balden

Email: [email protected]

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What is Honne and Tatemae in Japanese culture? How did Honne and Tatemae possibly contribute to the slide into war? When was the deadline set for peaceful negotiations with The United States to conclude in favour of war?

Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 3 of this new series as they explore the warhawks and shifting geopolitics which brought an unwinnable war to the shores of Japan.

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Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights.

A Goalhanger Production

Produced by James Regan

Editor: Charlie Rodwell

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

Social: @WeHaveWaysPod

Social Producer: Harry Balden

Email: [email protected]

Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways
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Why did Yōsuke Matsuoko want war with the Western Allies? How did Japanese military planners contribute to aggressive imperial expansion? What did wider events in WW2 history do for shifting Imperial Japan's war aims?

Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 2 of this new series as they explore the warhawks and shifting geopolitics which brought an unwinnable war to the shores of Japan.

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A Goalhanger Production

Produced by James Regan

Assistant Producer: Alfie Rowe

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

Social: @WeHaveWaysPod

Social Producer: Harry Balden

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Why did Japan enter WW2? How did Japanese expansion in China lead to a deteriorating economy? When did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?

Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 1 of this new series as they explore the warhawks and shifting geopolitics which brought an unwinnable war to the shores of Japan.

Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights. Get your ticket for We Have Ways Fest 6 here!

A Goalhanger Production

Produced by James Regan

Editor: Charlie Rodwell

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

Social: @WeHaveWaysPod

Social Producer: Harry Balden

Email: [email protected]

Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways
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