James Holland

James Holland is one of the greatest WWII historians alive, and his new book should be on the desk of every world leader. We get into the three decisions that built the entire postwar order, and why dismantling them might be the biggest mistake of our lifetime. James Holland, one of WWII’s finest historians, is the co-author of Victory ’45, and author of Cassino ’44, The Savage Storm, Brothers in Arms, Sicily ’43, Normandy ’44, Big Week, The Rise of Germany, and The Allies Strike Back in The War in the West trilogy, Burma ’44, and Dam Busters. He has written and presented the BAFTA shortlisted documentaries Battle of Britain and Dam Busters for the BBC, and his WWII podcast, “We Have Ways of Making You Talk,” now has millions of listeners. He is the founder of the annual Chalke Valley History Festival, and I am proud to attend again this year. I love James Holland, and his new book (OUT TODAY), The Visionaries: Bretton Woods, the Marshall Plan, and the Making of the Post-World War II Order, does not disappoint and is critical at this time. Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. Pre-order my next book, All the Wrong Moves: How Three Catastrophic Decisions Led to the Rise of Trump , out on the 17th of September in the UK and the 22nd of September in the US: ⁠https://www.scaramucci.net/allthewrongmoves Here is what James Holland had to say about my new book, All The Wrong Moves : "All the Wrong Moves is a profound, compelling, and deeply thought-provoking book. Drawing on the past centuries of America’s rich history, this is a story filled with razor-sharp analysis, wisdom, and pragmatic common sense. Authoritative, incisive, often disturbing, but ultimately offering a path for redemption, it needs to be read by as wide an audience as possible." ―James Holland, author of Normandy '44 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Holland is an internationally acclaimed, best-selling and award-winning historian, writer, and broadcaster, co-host of podcast WW2: We Have Ways of Making You Talka & YouTube channel WW2: Walking the Ground. Follow him on SubStack here: https://james1940.substack.com/ James Holland on X: https://x.com/James1940 James Holland's book, The Allies Strike Back: https://www.nationalww2museum.org/events-programs/events/123271-meet-author /// Keith Knight - Don't Tread on Anyone /// Domestic Imperialism: Nine Reasons I Left Progressivism: https://libertarianinstitute.org/books/domestic-imperialism-nine-reasons-i-left-progressivism/ The Voluntaryist Handbook: https://libertarianinstitute.org/books/voluntaryist-handbook/ Support the show, PayPal: KeithKnight130@gmail.com or Venmo: @Keith-Knight-34 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@KeithKnightDontTreadOnAnyone:b Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithknight13/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/VoluntaryistKeith BitChute: KeithKnightDontTreadOnAnyone https://www.bitchute.com/channel/keithknightdonttreadonanyone/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@keithknightdtoa

In this lively episode of History Rage Live, host Paul Bavill welcomes back the legendary historian, author, and podcaster James Holland. Known for his compelling narratives and deep dives into World War II history, Holland joins the podcast to discuss the often misunderstood Italian Campaign of the Second World War. With a focus on debunking myths and setting the record straight, Holland sheds light on the strategic importance and challenges of the Italian front. Episode Highlights: Mark Clark's Misunderstood Legacy: James Holland passionately defends General Mark Clark, dispelling myths about his role in the Italian Campaign and addressing misconceptions about his decisions and actions. The Italian Campaign's Strategic Importance: Explore why the Italian front was crucial for the Allies, focusing on its role in diverting German forces and the significance of capturing the Foggia airfields. The Battle of Monte Cassino: Delve into the infamous battle, understanding its strategic complexities and the mountainous terrain that made it a formidable challenge for Allied forces. Stalin and the Italian Front: Discover how the Soviet Union viewed the Italian Campaign and their interest in expanding influence in post-war Italy. The Challenges of Amphibious Operations: Learn about the logistical constraints faced by the Allies, including the shortage of landing craft and the impact on strategic decisions. Evolution of Historical Perspectives: Holland reflects on how his understanding of the Italian Campaign has evolved over two decades, providing insights into the complexities of wartime strategy and the broader context of World War II. Join us as we unravel the layers of historical distortion and gain a clearer understanding of the Italian Campaign's pivotal role in World War II. James Holland's insights promise to challenge long-held beliefs and illuminate the nuanced realities of this often-overlooked theatre of war. Connect with James Holland: - Follow James on Twitter: @James1940 Support the Show: If you’re fired up by this episode, consider joining the 'Angry Mob' on Patreon at patreon.com/historyrage for exclusive content, early access, and the iconic History Rage mug. James’s Latest Book: Cassino '44: Five Months of Hell in Italy Follow the Rage: Twitter: @HistoryRage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoryRage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyrage / Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/historyrage.bsky.social From all of us at History Rage, stay curious, stay passionate, and most importantly, stay angry! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/711745 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Alvesdon Author: James Holland Narrator: Rachel Holland Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 18 hours 46 minutes Release date: July 25, 2024 Genres: LGBTQ+ Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. The village of Alvesdon has been home to the Castells for generations. But the year is 1939 and the peace and tranquillity there is about to be shattered once more by the stormclouds of war in Europe. As three generations of the family gather, they must all face the prospect of their lives being transformed beyond recognition the moment Britain declares war on Germany. When the inevitable happens and Britain finds itself at war, the younger members of the family and farm workers are called up to fight and those who remain must battle to keep the home fires burning and the farm afloat. The gentle certainties of rural life are replaced by the urgent clamour of war, in the air, at sea and on land, where events unfold with dizzying rapidity and unexpected consequences. Stretching from the glorious summer of 1939 to the Battle of Britain the following year, acclaimed historian James Holland paints a compelling and immersive fictional portrait of how the war changed everything. For one family and for a community, their way of life can never really be the same again… ©2024 James Holland (P)2024 Penguin Audio

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/711745 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Alvesdon Author: James Holland Narrator: Rachel Holland Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 18 hours 46 minutes Release date: July 25, 2024 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. The village of Alvesdon has been home to the Castells for generations. But the year is 1939 and the peace and tranquillity there is about to be shattered once more by the stormclouds of war in Europe. As three generations of the family gather, they must all face the prospect of their lives being transformed beyond recognition the moment Britain declares war on Germany. When the inevitable happens and Britain finds itself at war, the younger members of the family and farm workers are called up to fight and those who remain must battle to keep the home fires burning and the farm afloat. The gentle certainties of rural life are replaced by the urgent clamour of war, in the air, at sea and on land, where events unfold with dizzying rapidity and unexpected consequences. Stretching from the glorious summer of 1939 to the Battle of Britain the following year, acclaimed historian James Holland paints a compelling and immersive fictional portrait of how the war changed everything. For one family and for a community, their way of life can never really be the same again… ©2024 James Holland (P)2024 Penguin Audio

Featuring special guest James Holland, renowned Second World War historian and co-presenter of the popular podcast, We Have Ways of Making You Talk, Tom Holland (The Rest is History) and Jon Surtees (Surrey CCC) look into the history of The Oval during the First and Second World Wars. Tom and Jon start off by discussing some of 'The 48' Surrey players and members who died fighting in the Great War - and discussing how the conflict affected life at home. They go onto tell the extraordinary story of The Oval in the Second World War, the vital role that Churchill's government had in mind for the ground and some of the incredible things that happened in and around the ground's doorstep during the conflict. Future episodes will be released every Wednesday. Next week will see a special bonus episode – coming on Wednesday July 10th – where Tom takes a week off but James Holland is back to join Jon and tell the stories of two of the great Surrey men who performed vital roles in crucial moments of the Second World War. Twitter: @surreycricket @holland_tom @JonnySurtees @James1940 Producer: Will Lewis Executive Producers: Matt Thacker + Jon Surtees

CLICK or COPY LINK TO READ THIS BOOK FOR FREE TODAY: https://themagnificentbooks.blogspot.com/?book=B0CMJTSF96 (Get the book Now) The Savage Storm: The Battle for Italy 1943 By James Holland (Author),Al Murray (Narrator),Audible Studios (Publisher) Full Pages ON THE HOUSE. Available Formats: #Book #eBook #Audiobooks #PDF #ePub #Kindle #Mobi The Summary of The Savage Storm: The Battle for Italy 1943: Acclaimed WWII historian James Holland both narrates and reframes the controversial first months of the Italian Campaign and sets a new standard in the chronicling of war. Following victory in Sicily, while the central command planned the spring 1944 invasion of France, Allied troops crossed into Southern Italy in September 1943, expecting to drive Axis forces north and liberate Rome by Christmas. Italy quickly surrendered but German divisions fiercely resisted, and the hoped-for quick victory descended into one of the most challenging and protracted battles of the entire war. James Holland’s The Savage Storm, chronicling the dramatic opening months of the Italian Campaign in unflinching and insightful detail, is unlike any campaign history yet written. Holland has always narrated war at ground level but here goes further by chronicling events almost entirely through the contemporary eyes of those who were there on all sides and at all levels—Allied, Axis, civilians alike. Weaving together a wealth of letters, diaries, and other documents—from the likes of American General Mark Clark, German battalion commander Georg Zellner, New Zealand lance-corporal Roger Smith, legendary war reporter Ernie Pyle, and Italian politician Filippo Caracciolo—Holland traces the battles as they were experienced across plains, over mountains, through shattered villages and cities, in intense heat and, toward the end of December 1943, frigid cold and relentless rain. Such close-up views persuade Holland to recast important aspects of the campaign, reappraising the reputation of Mark Clark himself and other senior commanders of the US Fifth and British Eighth armies. Given the shortage of Allied shipping and materiel allocated to Italy because of the build-up for D-Day, more was expected of Allied troops in Italy than anywhere else, and, as accounts at the time attest, a huge price was paid by everyone for each bloodily contested mile. Putting listeners vividly in the moment as events unfolded, with characters made unforgettable by their own words, The Savage Storm is a defining account of the pivotal months leading to Monte Cassino, and a landmark in the writing about war. Read more

James Holland joins to discuss the Allied campaign in Italy in the autumn of 1943 as they sought to capitalise on the capture of Sicily and head up the boot of the Italian peninsular, to both knock the Italians out the war, and to reach the Nazi factories of southern Germany and Austria. James is the author of The Savage Storm , his new book on the campaign, as well as a myriad of other titles so he is certainly Mr World War Two. James Holland Links The Savage Storm: The Heroic True Story of One of the Least told Campaigns of WW2 James on X Previous episode: The Second World War with James Holland Oliver Webb-Carter Links Email Ollie history@aspectsofhistory.com Ollie on X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a treat today! Our guest is Second World War historian and author James Holland . James is a prolific author of both fiction and non-fiction, a media personality, and an occasional battlefield tour guide. James earned a BA in History at St. Chad’s College, Durham, and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a Research Fellow at Swansea University. He has authored fourteen books on the Second World War, including Brothers in Arms: One Legendary Tank Regiment's Bloody War from D-Day to VE-Day (Bantam Press) and Normandy '44: D-Day and the Battle for France (Bantam Press), which was a Military History Matters Book of the Year in 2020. James' first history book was Fortress Malta: An Island Under Siege 1940–43 (Orion). Additionally, he has written books on the Second World War and Burma, the Battle of Britain, the Dam Busters, North Africa, and the Sicily/Italy campaigns. His forthcoming book is The Savage Storm: The Brutal Battle for Italy, 1943 (Atlantic Monthly Press). Additionally, he has written eight books on the Second World War for children and nine novels, many of which are part of the popular Jack Tanner series. He is co-founder and program director of the Chalke Valley History Festival and he has his own collection at the Imperial War Museum. He also worked with the National Army Museum to develop an exhibit based on Brothers in Arms . James has presented and written programs for the BBC, National Geographic, The History Channel, The Discovery Channel, and the PBS documentary series Pritzker Military Presents. A few of the documentaries James has been part of were short-listed for BAFTAs! He is the co-host with Al Murray of the incredibly popular ⁠We Have Ways of Making You Talk⁠ podcast (600 episodes strong!), which if you have any interest in the Second World War you should check out. James is dedicated to bringing the history of the Second World War to as wide an audience as possible. We'll talk about doing the work of a historian, the process of writing, "Chik Lit," Ian Botham, podcasting, the Italian Campaign, the Beatles . . . What didn't we talk about? Join us for a wonderful chat with the energetic and prolific James Holland! Shoutout to the Horseshoe Inn in Ebbesbourne Wake, Wiltshire! Subscribe to Military Historians are People, Too! and all of your favorite podcasts, and check out our Shameless Swag Store on Zazzle! Rec.: 05/22/2023

This Remembrance Week the best-selling historian James Holland takes us back to a crucial year in the Second World War. We travel to Gold Beach on D-Day and then into the country lanes of Normandy on the trail of the Sherwood Rangers. * On the damp and blustery morning of 6 June 1944 the Sherwood Rangers fought their way onto Gold Beach. An armoured regiment, filled with Sherman tanks, the Sherwood Rangers had already had an exhausting war. From Palestine to North Africa, the young men in its ranks had been involved in much bitter fighting. Now, as D-Day began, the regiment began its bloodiest campaign yet. This week’s guest, James Holland, takes us back to that time. He tells us about some of the Sherwood Rangers’ memorable individuals – men like the charismatic Stanley Christopherson and the awe-inspiring John Semken. He explains the dilemma that confronted the Rangers as they tried to establish a beachhead on D-Day and he takes us back to a moment of huge personal bravery several weeks later as the Battle for Normandy played out. Last of all, we see the Rangers on Christmas Day – exhausted, depleted but still with their humour and humanity. The stories that feature in this week’s episode come from James Holland’s latest book. Brothers in Arms: One Legendary Tank Regiment's Bloody War from D-Day to VE-Day . Show notes Scene One: Tuesday, 6 June - Gold Beach, Normandy Scene Two: Monday, 26 June - Rauray Ridge, Normandy Scene Three: Monday, 25 December - Schinnen, Netherlands Memento: Sgt. George Dring’s tank Akilla People/Social Presenter: Peter Moore Guest: James Holland Production: Maria Nolan Podcast partner: Ace Cultural Tours Theme music: ‘Love Token’ from the album ‘This Is Us’ By Slava and Leonard Grigoryan Follow us on Twitter: @tttpodcast_ Or on Facebook See where 1944 fits on our Timeline

1. Lead up to the Battle 2. The Commanders and the Kit 3. Summary of the Battle @ 43.42 Reading, Richard Hillary cont.... 4. Key moments and Hot points 5. Troops, tactics and tech 6. Some individuals 7. Conclusion and Aftermath Today we going to discuss the Battle of Britain with James Holland. Fought in the skies above Britain between the Royal Air Force and Nazi Germany’s Luftwaffe in the summer of 1940. We are very fortunate to be joined by a historian who has written extensively on the second world war. His 2010 book, the ‘Battle of Britain’, is highly regarded and a must read on the subject. Per Ardua Ad Astra. This is, our section on some of the most important Battles in History. The Prussian military theorist, Carl von Clausewitz, said that War is Politics by other means. And in war, battles are fought – on land, on sea and in the air. Many are inconclusive, some are a step towards eventual victory and of course the winner of the last battle is generally the victor. We are going to examine some iconic Battles which have either brought a war to a close or have had such an important effect on the war that they have decisively changed its direction and outcome. A very few of these end up defining a conflict or even a nation. So it goes, Tom Assheton and James Jackson James Holland's WW2 podcast with Al Murray: We Have Ways Of Making You Talk Reference: Battle of Britain (2010) and Brothers in Arms (2021) by James Holland The Last Enemy by Flight Lieutenant Richard Hillary Reach for the Sky by Paul Brickhill Books recommended by James Holland: First Light by Geoffrey Wellum Smoked Trails in the Sky by Tony Bartley Scramble by Tom Neil See also: YouTube: BloodyViolentHistory https://www.instagram.com/bloodyviolenthistory/ https://www.jamesjacksonbooks.com https://www.tomtom.co.uk If you enjoy the podcast, would you please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcast App? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps to spread the word See https://simplecast.com/privacy/ for privacy information

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/492126 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Brothers in Arms: One Legendary Tank Regiment's Bloody War from D-Day to VE-Day Author: James Holland Narrator: Al Murray Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 16 hours 17 minutes Release date: September 30, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: World Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. ** READ BY AL MURRAY ** 'War as it should be described. The book is an assault on the senses...Painful to read but impossible to put down' Gerard de Groot, The Times From the bestselling author of Normandy '44 and Sicily '43 comes an extraordinary account of the last year of the Second World War It took a certain type of courage to serve in a tank in World War Two. Encased in steel, surrounded by highly explosive shells, a big and slow-moving target, every crew member was utterly vulnerable to enemy attack from all sides. Living - and dying - in a tank was a brutal way to fight a war. The Sherwood Rangers were one of the great tank regiments. They had learned their trade the hard way, under the burning sun of North Africa, on the battlefields of El Alamein and Alam el Halfa. By the time they landed on Gold Beach on D-Day, they were toughened by experience and ready for combat. From that moment on, the Sherwood Rangers were in the thick of the action til the war's end. They and their Sherman tanks covered thousands of miles and endured some of the fiercest fighting in Western Europe. The first British unit to cross into Germany, their engagements stretch from the Normandy beaches, to the bridges at Eindhoven, and the grinding crossing of the Siegfried Line and on into the Nazi heartland. Through compelling eye-witness testimony and James Holland's expert analysis of the war in the West, Brothers In Arms brings to vivid life the final bloody scramble across Europe and gives the most powerful account to date of what it was really like to fight in the dying days of World War Two. © James Holland 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021