Burma '45: The Forgotten General
Who was the forgotten general in the Burma campaign? When was he made the last Chief of the Imperial General Staff and a Field Marshal? How understrength and ad-hoc were battalions fighting in Burma?
Join James Holland and Al Murray for a bonus episode to the Burma '45 series, as they finish ex…
Lessons from General Bill Slim’s victory over Japan
80 years ago General Bill Slim accepted the surrender of Japan, marking the end of World War Two, after leading the 14th Army to victory in Burma.
He is regarded by many as Britain’s greatest general, but how did he achieve what others believed to be impossible?
A veteran tells Sitrep what made the…
Great British Commanders: WW2 Also Rans with Gordon Corrigan
Gordon Corrigan, the Major, returns as we go through those commanders from the Second World War that missed out when we settled on Bill Slim. The big names from the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force are here: Montgomery, Alexander, Alanbrooke, Auchinleck, Pound, Cunningham, Harris, Dowding, Park…
Great British Commanders: WW2 Also Rans with Gordon Corrigan
Gordon Corrigan, the Major, returns as we go through those commanders from the Second World War that missed out when we settled on Bill Slim. The big names from the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force are here: Montgomery, Alexander, Alanbrooke, Auchinleck, Pound, Cunningham, Harris, Dowding, P…
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…
A War of Empires - Part Two of Robert Lyman on the Indian Army in the Far East in WW2
In the 2nd part, we continue the discussion on the Indian Army, but we also talk about the Japanese forces and their disastrous leadership and finally conclude with Bill Slim. Was he the greatest British general ever?
You can buy Robert's book here.
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War of Empires - Robert Lyman on India, Britain, Burma and Japan in WW2
Robert Lyman joins us today to talk about us new book, A War of Empires: Japan, India, Burma & Britain, 1941-45. We discuss the Japanese invasion of the Far East in 1942, the Chinese Army under Chiang Kai Shek / Jiang Jieshi and the Indian Army.
Part 2 is out next week, when he discusses the…
294 - Churchills Forgotten Generals: Slim, Auchinleck & Savory
Today, we are heading back to the Burma campaign, but through a slightly different lens. Rather than focusing on a single battle or operation, we examine three men who shaped how the war in Burma was fought and ultimately won.
When people think of British commanders in the Far East, one name usual…
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…
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…
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