Jean Moulin and the Maths of Market Garden

Why were Guderian's panzers so short of fuel, trucks and tanks when they finally struck south in late August 1941? How did the Germans capture an intact 800-metre bridge over the Desna? Why did Bock decide to abandon the Yelnya salient after weeks of bloody fighting? Join Al Murr ...  Show more

Why did Roosevelt back aid to Stalin despite fierce opposition in Congress? What happened when Harry Hopkins met Stalin alone in Moscow? How did Britain and America come to the rescue of the Soviet Union's communist regime? Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 2 of The Road ...  Show more

Today I chat with distinguished podcast producers, Julian Smith and Joe Wegecsanyi. We discuss the Dutch resistance and the Netherlands during WWII.Support the show and visit our sponsor www.legacy-collectibles.com Legacy Collectibles on YouTubeFear and Fearless: The Story of the ...  Show more

On July 8 1943, at the height of World War Two, the leader of the French Resistance was killed by German forces. Hear from Daniel Cordier who worked alongside Jean Moulin as his radio operator and secretary in the year before his death.(Photo: Daniel Cordier today) 

Arne Westad discusses the challenges of writing global history, while Sean McGlynn describes how a French invasion nearly overthrew King John Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices