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Never Mind The Dambusters

Jane Gulliford Lowes and James Jefferies

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Never Mind The Dambusters…It’s The Bomber Command Podcast! Join historians and authors Jane Gulliford Lowes and James Jefferies as they delve into the world of RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War. In this weekly podcast (episodes released every Wednesday), Jane and James explore strategy, policy, and the events which shaped one of the most controversial campaigns of the war. Despite their iconic status, Bomber Command's history extends far beyond the famed Dambusters raid of 1943 ...
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Longtime history teacher Tim Hanchuk targets interesting, unique, and little known historical events and explains them in a way anyone can understand. New Episodes released randomly until life gets less busy - sorry.
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Subscriber-only episode * Episode publicly available on Wednesday 18th September. Jane is joined by Ally Campbell-Grieve ( James isn't available this week) to debate the thorny topic of how we should deal with veteran's accounts as historical sources. They explore the challenges historians face when analysing accounts from veterans, particularly th…
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This week we discuss the role of RAF bomber aircraft as glider tugs in the Arnhem airlift and airborne operations. We're joined by Matt Yates, the Chief Operations Officer for the Vickers Machine Gun Collection and Research Association, and owner of the Chalk Glider Pilot Regiment Collection. Matt provides insight into the formation of the Glider P…
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Subscriber-only episode * PUBLIC RELEASE ON 11 SEPTEMBER 2024 This week we discuss the role of RAF bomber aircraft as glider tugs in the Arnhem airlift and airborne operations. We're joined by Matt Yates, the Chief Operations Officer for the Vickers Machine Gun Collection and Research Association, and owner of the Chalk Glider Pilot Regiment Collec…
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Jane is flying solo again this week so this is quite a short one! In this episode she discusses the Norwegian campaign from April to June 1940, which is often overlooked in the history of Bomber Command and World War II. Bomber Command's role in the campaign included bombing German air bases, attacking Kriegsmarine shipping, and mine laying. Howeve…
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Subscriber-only episode Jane is flying solo again this week so this is quite a short one! In this episode she discusses the Norwegian campaign from April to June 1940, which is often overlooked in the history of Bomber Command and World War II. Bomber Command's role in the campaign included bombing German air bases, attacking Kriegsmarine shipping,…
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‘Even heroes have a breakdown point. Honour and moral fibre are variables. Like pain, the threshold is different in each of us.’ - Phillip Gray, Bomber Pilot. This week, Jane discusses the issue of psychiatric casualties in Bomber Command, with Dr. Dan Ellin (University of Lincoln and International Bomber Command Centre) and Mary Brazier (mental he…
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**Episode on public release 28 August 2024 ‘Even heroes have a breakdown point. Honour and moral fibre are variables. Like pain, the threshold is different in each of us.’ - Phillip Gray, Bomber Pilot. This week, Jane discusses the issue of psychiatric casualties in Bomber Command, with Dr. Dan Ellin (University of Lincoln and International Bomber …
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Jane and James are joined by writer and historian Daniel Knowles to discuss the cultural memory and evolving opinions of RAF Bomber Command. They explore topics such as the role of Bomber Command in the defeat of Germany, the influence of the Dresden raids, and the moral debate surrounding area bombing. The historiography of Bomber Command is also …
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In this episode, Jane and James have a good old chinwag about We Have Ways Fest and their own research projects. Jane chats about her upcoming book on the Lofoten Commando raids, while James reveals his exciting news of writing a book on the Augsburg Raid. In the second half of the show, the team answer listeners' questions about the fate of crews …
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We answer the question we get asked most frequently - "How do I go about researching someone who served with RAF Bomber Command?" In this episode, we discuss how to research ancestors or family members who served with RAF Bomber Command during World War II. We provide a guide to tackling this topic and share own own experiences. We'll cover topics …
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Jane and James discuss their upcoming talks at the We Have Ways of Making You Talk Second World War History Festival in July, and introduce their guests, Dr. Megan Kelleher and Rab Cooper, from the RAF Midlands Museum. Megan and Rab discuss the challenges of presenting the Air War to modern audiences, including the ethical questions surrounding str…
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In this conversation, Jane and James chat to historian and author Professor Alan Allport about the decision of the British cabinet to allow the RAF to start bombing Germany's Ruhr Valley. He explains that this decision, made in May 1940, was a watershed moment in the war and really marked the beginning of the bombing campaign 'proper'. Allport also…
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Jane and James interview Dr. Sarah Louise Miller about her new book on the Avro Lancaster, The Lancaster Story. They discuss the significance of the Lancaster in RAF Bomber Command during World War II and its cultural impact. They also explore the personal stories and experiences of those involved with the Lancaster, including ground crew and WAAFs…
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In this episode, Jane and James discuss RAF Bomber Command's role in Operations Neptune and Overlord, initially focusing on the preparations for the invasion, particularly the mine-laying element known as MAPLE. They explore the complexities, challenges, and successes of the mine-laying operations, highlighting the inter-service cooperation and the…
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WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions of war, death and injury which some listeners may find distressing. In this episode, Jane and James continue their discussion about the Wuppertal raid of May 1943, focusing on the experiences of two crews from 10 Squadron, Penny's Prangers and the Clarke crew, each taking part in their first opera…
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In this episode, Jane and James discuss the planning of the raid on Wuppertal on 29/30 May 1943. They explore the reasons why Bomber Command targeted the Ruhr Valley and how targets were selected and operations were planned. They also focus on two rookie crews from 10 Squadron who took part in the raid, the Pennicott and Clarke crews. The episode h…
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100 year old RAF veteran Tom Davidson shares his experiences of flying on a Halifax in 1944-1945. In this episode of Never Mind the Dam Busters, Jane and James discuss the Handley Page Halifax, an unsung hero of Bomber Command. They delve into the evolution of the Halifax, from the 'death-trap' early Marks to the magnificent Mk III, and its role in…
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In this episode, the James and Jane are joined by Dr. Dan Ellin to discuss the role of ground crew, ground personnel (there's a difference!) and Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) during World War II. The conversation touches on the concept of the 'chop girl' and the superstitions surrounding dating aircrew. The hosts also explore the relationships…
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Welcome to the first episode of Never Mind The Dambusters! In this episode James and Jane discuss the origins of their mutual interest in RAF Bomber Command, and talk about the evolution of Strategic Bombing Theory from the Great War to the late 1930s. What did it take to build a strategic bomber force and why was it necessary? How do you build a b…
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Welcome to Never Mind The Dambusters, a brand new podcast dedicated to RAF Bomber Command's wartime history. The Dams raids were perhaps amongst the most famous and daring of the Second World War, but there's so much more to Bomber Command's history. Join historians Jane Gulliford Lowes and James Jefferies fortnightly for a deep dive into Bomber Co…
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The Battle of Argos took place in 272 BC between the forces of Pyrrhus, King of Epirus, and a coalition made up of the city-state of Argos, the army of Sparta under King Areus, and the army of Macedonia under King Antigonus Gonatas. Pyrrhus was one of the great generals of the Hellenistic Age and the Battle of Argos marks his final defeat and death…
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Operation Chastise, which is better known as the Dambusters Raid, took place on the night of May 16, 1943 during World War II. It was a daring RAF attack on German dams in the Ruhr Valley using some rather unique bombs.द्वारा Tim Hanchuk
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The Battles of Frenchtown and the subsequent River Raisin Massacre took place January 18-23, 1813 around the Frenchtown settlement in what is present-day Monroe, Michigan. It happens to be the deadliest fight to ever take place on Michigan soil, and had the highest loss of American lives for any battle during the War of 1812.…
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A little known event in the life of a well-known historical figure. The Battle of Fort Necessity took place on July 3, 1754, and marks the first military action seen by a young colonial officer named George Washington. It's also the battle that is credited with starting the French and Indian War.द्वारा Tim Hanchuk
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The Battle of Valmy took place on September 20, 1792. It is one of the early battles of the French Revolution . Though not as well-known as some later battles, it has heroics, a questionable military decision, and is highly significant to the further development of the revolution.द्वारा Tim Hanchuk
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On January 15, 1919, a tank holding around 2.3 million gallons of molasses collapsed in Boston's North End neighborhood flooding the streets. Although it sounds like an amusing historical anecdote, it was actually a large disaster that killed and injured many.द्वारा Tim Hanchuk
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In this episode, Hanchuk talks about World War I and the Battle of Lake Tanganyika, which was actually a series of naval engagements between December 1915 and July 1916. Apart from being significant to the war's central African theater, it also served as the inspiration for a novella and classic motion picture.…
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During World War II, the Allies staged Operation Overlord, the amphibious invasion of the Normandy area of France. What few people realize is that a second amphibious invasion, this time in the south of France, took place a few months later. This was Operation Dragoon, and this episode talks about that forgotten event.…
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During the Korean War, the commander of the United Nations forces was General Douglas MacArthur - at least until April of 1951 when President Harry Truman decided to fire him. In this episode, Hanchuk talks about the circumstances that led to MacArthur's removal.द्वारा Tim Hanchuk
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The Aleutian Islands stretch across the northern Pacific and are part of Alaska. One of the forgotten battles of World War II is when Japan invaded and occupied two of them. The United States, of course, responded by taking those islands back. In this episode, Hanchuk takes the listener through the planning, attack, and outcome of the campaign.…
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The 1919 Treaty of Versailles was the formal peace treaty ending World War I between the Allies and Germany. To be blunt, it was a poor treaty, but not for the reasons most people think. In this episode, Hanchuk debunks some common notions about the treaty and argues the real reasons that it resulted in a flawed peace.…
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In the 1430s, Johannes Gutenberg perfected the process of moveable type printing. This led to a printing revolution that had a profound effect on society from that point forward. In this episode, Hanchuk talks about how it all happened.द्वारा Tim Hanchuk
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Today's episode looks at one of those odd weapons from World War II - Japan's fire balloons, or balloon bombs as they were sometimes called. Japan used these to bomb the continental United States in the later stages of the war. See how they came about, how they were used, and what damage they actually caused.…
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In part 1 of a two part episode, Hanchuk discusses a brutal double murder that took place at the home where Lizzie Borden lived with her family. The episode takes the listener through background information and the actual murders.द्वारा Tim Hanchuk
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One of the most significant battles of the Spanish-American War in 1898 was the Battle of San Juan Hill. Most people know this battle because of Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders, but they are just part of the story. Find out what happened during the entire battle.द्वारा Tim Hanchuk
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On December 6, 1917, one of the largest non-nuclear man-made explosions in history took place in Halifax, Nova Scotia. In this episode, Hanchuk talks about the causes and consequences of this terrible disaster. If you note the date, you might already guess it has something to do with World War I.द्वारा Tim Hanchuk
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The Battle of Megiddo took place in 1457 BC between Egyptian forces under Thutmose III and Canaanite and Syrian rebels. This battle is the first one in history to be recorded in full detail. Note: I apologize for the poor quality of the recording in some places - steps are being taken to correct this in the future.…
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Between 1598 and 1613, Russia went through the Time of Troubles. This chaotic period in their history saw lawlessness, the end of a dynasty, a succession crisis, way too many pretenders to the throne, foreign invasion, anarchy, and a massive famine. Let the craziness begin!द्वारा Tim Hanchuk
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The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain in the second half of the 1700s. In this episode, Hanchuk explores the factors that led to British industrialization, the first industry to employ it, and its further expansion.द्वारा Tim Hanchuk
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