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We Happy Few 506 The Podcast
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We Happy Few 506 The Podcast brings you interviews with historians, the actors and production crew who were involved in the making of Band of Brothers and many more.
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Author - Mike Symons
1w ago00:57:52Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailJoining the podcast this week is author Mike Symons. Mike is the author behing the Ken Rowe series of spy thrillers set during the Second World War, which combines his two passions of WW2 history and James Bond. We talk about his latest book A Travel Book Too Far, which follows in the footsteps of Operation Market Garden, with a sprinkle of Hollywood film facts about A Bridge Too Far. Mike has written this wonderful guide by campervan to the battlefields of Holland, specifically taking in the sights of Operation Market Garden.His book is available to buy from Aamzon, so make sure you get yours and follow his journey.Support the show
Transcribe →Author and Veteran - Geraint Jones
2w ago02:10:10Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailGeraint Jones is a Welsh author of historical books best known for his books Blood Forest series. He served with the Royal Welsh and saw action in Afghanistan and Iraq. For his exemplary service in Iraq, Geraint was awarded General Officer Commanding’s Award and was later selected for the Reconnaissance Platoon. Upon completion of his service in the military, Geraint worked as a guard to protect commercial shipping against Nigerian and Somali based piracy.Who has published books on WW2 titled Voices of Victory and D-Day, The Unheard Tapes, available to buy from Amazon and his website www.geraintjonesmedia.comGeraint also hosts a podcast called Veteran State of Mind, please check him out on Instagram and Facebook by searching for @veteranstateofmind and @grjbooksSupport the show
Transcribe →U.S Marine Corps Veteran, author and Leadership Instructor - Rob Jones
4w ago00:58:57Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailJoining the podcast this week is U.S Marine Corps veteran, author and Leadership Instructor Rob Jones. No three words better define Rob Jones’ journey. When an IED blast in Afghanistan took both his legs it could have taken everything else—his purpose, his identity, his will to go on. It didn’t. Instead, those three words became a battle cry to rebuild a life that the enemy had tried to destroy.Put Your Legs On, is the unflinching story of what happened after that explosion—the surgeries, the hallucinations, the brutal recovery, and the slow, determined steps to become whole again. With the help of his family, Marines, and those who survived before him, Rob discovers that hope doesn’t end with loss. It starts there.What follows is an extraordinary ascent: relearning how to walk, competing as a Paralympic rower for Team USA, cycling across America, and running 31 marathons in 31 days. Told with honesty, grit, and engaging humor, this is a memoir about resilience, purpose, and a warrior spirit that refuses to quit.Robs book is available from amazon and you can follow him on Instagram by searching for @robnjonesjourneySupport the show
Transcribe →Greg From WW2 Recon
Apr 2401:10:22Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailJoining the Podcast this week is Greg, who walks in the footsteps of heroes, those who served discovering stories that need to be told and remembered and his drive to visiting memorials and uncovering what happened.Also you'll find that we have crossed paths many times before including standing mere meters from each other in Normandy in 2022.Follow Greg and his page on Instagram and Facebook by searching @ww2reconSupport the show
Transcribe →Historian & Author Adam Berry and the 82nd Airborne in England
Apr 201:14:45Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this latest episode, historian and author Adam Berry joins Leighton to talk about the various Regiments of the 82nd Airborne Division in England during the Second World War.An incredible conversation learning more about the All American division and their time in England, and how Adam came about writing his book of that time 'And Suddenly They Were Gone'. The book is available to buy, use the link below to get yours.And Suddenly They Were Gone – Overlord PublishingSupport the show
Transcribe →History On Your Doorstep - Author John McManus
Jan 2701:21:33Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailA new Podcast for We Happy Few 506 co-founder Leighton (Me), who is keen to explore the history that exists on our doorstep, whether its World War 2, Medieval era, literature (I'm looking into some incredible local history related to Lord of the Rings) and more and what else is on our doorstep that connects us to the past and in some cases, significant events that occurred in history, I bring you the WHF506 - History On Your Doorstep Podcast.Joining me for this first episode, I had with me special guest co-host, Joe Muccia join me as we spoke with one of my favourite historians, an author of several World War 2 books, co-host of the We Have Ways and World War 2 Live podcat and just an incredibly nice guy, John McManus. I brought John on to talk about his book 'The Dead and Those About To Die', that focuses on the 1st Infantry Division and the invasion of Normandy, in particular their action on Omaha Beach. I might add, the conversation was fluid and several areas covered that we barely cover what happened on the beach.If you are interested in coming on the Podcast to talk about your own career as a historian, an up coming book or even a piece of history that happened on your doorstep then send me an email to info@wehappyfew506.comSupport the show
Transcribe →Sicily Tour Catch Up & The Future
Dec 2301:18:48Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailJoining us this week is Battlefield Tour guide Ben Mayne, who led the tour group for the Operation Husky / SAS Rogue Heroes tour in Sicily, along with WHF506 co-founder Leighton, discussing the sites that featured on the itinerary back in November, as well as looking to the future of a new We Happy Few 506 era, starting with a thank you to those who have supported us and discussing the plans for a weekend in Aldbourne and the wider area looking at the 101st Airborne in England.Support the show
Transcribe →General Anthony C. McAuliffe Recounting 'NUTS'
Sep 2400:03:05Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailListen to General Anthony C. McAuliffe Recounting the German Demand to Surrender and his 'NUTS' response in December 1944. Support the show
Transcribe →Masters of Air actor - Darragh Cowley
Sep 901:04:05Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week, joining Matt and Doug, we had Masters of the Air actor Darragh Cowley join us on the podcast this week, Darragh portrayed Lt Glenn Graham on the show, and although, in his words, his time on screen is minimal, but he had an incredible amount to tell and one that I am proud to have had on the Podcast to talk with Matt and Doug about his experiences and how he sees shows like Band of Brothers, The Pacific and now Masters of the Air as the gateway to learning more about those who served during World War Two. He was truly a wonderful guest to have on, where he was joined by recurring special guest Matt Mabe, who gives some background on the real Glenn Graham.Support the show
Transcribe →Author James Holland
Sep 300:59:07Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailJoining us this week, is author James Holland, and they discuss WW2 films on screen, and what makes them good and bad but also, how James started his own journey as a writer.Support the show
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