# William Slim

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Burma '45: The Road To Mandalay

How did Allied air superiority and mechanisation contribute to the liberation of Central Burma? In what ways did Heitarō Kimura and William Slim compare as commanders? When did Punch Cowan's 17th Indian Infantry Division capture Meiktila? Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 5 of this seri…

Chapter Four - Father Ross Cooper

By 1957, the world seemed to have been set on a frantic spin, and Australia was hurtling along with it. Prime Minister Robert Menzies (Liberal Party) was leading a stable government that had been in power now for eight consecutive years. The Governor General, Sir William Slim was enjoying the chan…

Great British Commanders: Bill Slim with Robert Lyman & Gordon Corrigan

This week's episode has two guests and friends of the show in Rob Lyman and the Major returning to chat all things Bill Slim - titan of the XIV Army and one of Britain's greatest generals. Rob and Gordon discuss with our editor whether Slim is ahead of Montgomery and Alexander, and then whether…

Frank Merrill and the Marauders: The General Who Led From the Front

Frank Dow Merrill wasn’t a household name — but he led one of the most grueling and heroic campaigns of World War II. In this episode, Alex dives into the life of the engineer‑turned‑commander who built and led the legendary Merrill’s Marauders, a unit that marched over 1,000 miles through the Burm…

Field Marshal Bill Slim: the General Who Turned Defeat into Victory (with Robert Lyman) | Ep 10

Field Marshal William Slim – The Forgotten Hero of WWII | 14th Army Legend & Governor-General of Australia 🇬🇧🇦🇺 Discover the incredible life and leadership of Field Marshal Sir William Joseph Slim — one of the most respected Allied commanders of World War II. 🔥💂‍♂️ In this in-depth episode, specia…

Campaign in Burma 1942: The Fall of Rangoon to The End in 42 - Episode 543

This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall wrap up the campaign in Burma with the fall of Rangoon, and the subsequent Japanese advance north into central Burma. British General Harold Alexander takes over for the fired Thomas Hutton and we also see the introduction of two of the more famous allied cha…

Ep 106: William Slim-Biography Series

Hello!! History Lovers!!  Are you ready to discover one of the UK's historical figures? Join us in this riveting episode of our Biography Series as we delve into William Slim's life and legacy. Watch as we uncover his leadership and accomplishments during World War II. Discover the significance of …

Ep. 623 William Slim, 1st Viscount Slim of Yarralumla

It's not often we get to say this, but this English dude was dope as hell! William Slim, Bill Slim if you're nasty, was a rare breed, an officer whose men absolutely loved him. He fought in multiple wars, on multiple continents, and kicked some major ass along the way. And when he saw other officer…

Defeat Into Victory

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In 1942, the Japanese Army dealt the Allies a humiliating defeat in Burma. By 1945, the British 14th Army—a formation of such low priority its soldiers called it the Forgotten Army—had retaken the country. How did this extraordinary reversal happen? Join MWI Book Club cohosts John Amble and Theo Li…

Unconventional Failure: How Army Bureaucracy Killed Special Forces

In this episode of The Dead Warrior Society, we take an uncompromising look at the structural, cultural, and institutional drift inside the Special Forces community. Despite decades of legendary history and the unmatched dedication of individual operators, Green Berets find themselves trapped in an…