On The Trail of The Hasty Ps

On The Trail of The Hasty Ps

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The Road To Kiev: Trouble At The Top (Part 1)

Why did Stalin sack Zhukov for warning that Kiev might have to be given up? How did Hitler talk Guderian into turning his panzers south, hours after he'd called the plan impossible? Why were German tank units already running out of men, fuel and machines in August 1941? Join Al M ...  Show more

What We Get Wrong About WW2

Is the film Pressure accurate? Was Matthew Ridgeway a good general? And, how did WW2 shape the early leadership of NATO? In this special episode, recorded live at We Have Ways Festival 2026, Jim and Al are joined by John McManus to discuss tanks, films, Monty, and more! Start you ...  Show more

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