The Forgotten War Podcast: Burma Campaign WW2
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The definitive podcast about the Burma Campaign of WW2. Robert Lyman & Jack Bowsher take you through the incredible & often brutal war in SE Asia, out Feb 2025
Announcing the brand new Forgotten War Podcast! Hosts @robert_lyman & @HistoryBowsh introduce their new show, out in Feb 2025! In 12 weekly episodes, Series 1 takes listeners through the entire campaign, & later series will dive into any & every corner of the Burma Campaign.
A VERY HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY to the wonderful @pte_hammond, #veteran of the #BurmaCampaign of #WW2 & tireless fundraiser across #Africa in #covid, his achievements r #legend in #Ghana. Many congratulations on reaching this great milestone in life! ‼️🎂🎈🥳🎉
Thank you @DBGMilitaria v quick delivery for these. An anon Burma Star, & an original photo of 25 Dragoons advancing towards Razabil Fortress in late Jan 1944-a crucial moment in the Burma Campaign, where bunker busting methods were first used in combat. A few weeks later these…
🔥 Outstanding comment on the latest episode with @historybowsh ! These really make my day 😊✨ Huge thanks to @SatbeerS49237 for the support 🙏💙 🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/30133e
Couldn’t agree more how nice it is to read these comments @HistoryRage and thank you @SatbeerS49237 ! we’ll get the Battle of Meiktila, in all its glorious combined arms glory into the mainstream - it should be up there with so many successful ops in the SWW 👇 get the book from…
🔥 Outstanding comment on the latest episode with @historybowsh ! These really make my day 😊✨ Huge thanks to @SatbeerS49237 for the support 🙏💙 🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/30133e
🚨 LIVESTREAM SPECIAL 🚨 🌴➡️🏞️ Jungle slog? Not for Slim! @HistoryBowsh breaks down how Burma’s real fight happened in the open plains — and changed history. 🎙️ #BurmaCampaign #HistoryRage 🔥 Listen now 🎧 pod.fo/e/30133e #History #Podcast #WWII
To me, the #LordAshcroftGallery is about more than medals. It is about the extraordinary people who won them and their incredible stories of bravery and patriotism. Time is running out to visit - please do try and go before it closes - @I_W_M London
My article today for @thetimes on why I hope a record number of people will visit the Lord Ashcroft Gallery at the Imperial War Museum in London (@I_W_M) before it closes at the end of September
Join us to commemorate #Gurkha contributions in #1945 at The Gurkha Museum's Summer Exhibition Explore original documents, artifacts, and stories from 1-30 August, 1000-1600 hrs. Celebrate #bravery and #heritage! Find out more : ow.ly/47eK50WtRCz #MilitaryHistory #WWII
Sketches found at a Japanese camp on Myttha river between Kalemyo & Kalewa, Burma, Dec 1944. From the papers of EF 'Teddy' Given, RA, 303 East African Fld Regt. #WW2 #Burma #japanese #sketch #warart #art
🚨 🚨SPECIAL 🚨 🚨 Have you heard of the Battle of Meiktila 1945? Most people haven't! Join us as historian @HistoryBowsh shares insights into this significant yet overlooked battle. It's time to bring forgotten history back to life! #HistoryRage Listen now 🎧…
Been very busy last month or so with the release of Thunder Run: Meiktila 1945 - I also did a History Rage livestream a few weeks ago! Listen now on your podcast app and hear about this blitzkrieg adjacent battle now 👇
🚨 🚨SPECIAL 🚨 🚨 Have you heard of the Battle of Meiktila 1945? Most people haven't! Join us as historian @HistoryBowsh shares insights into this significant yet overlooked battle. It's time to bring forgotten history back to life! #HistoryRage Listen now 🎧…
🚨 LIVESTREAM SPECIAL 🚨 🔥 WWII’s hidden blitz! @HistoryBowsh uncovers the battle no one talks about — the epic Thunder Run to Meiktila. 🎙️ Don’t miss this History Rage Live episode! #WWII #MilitaryHistory #Podcast 🎧✨ Listen now 🎧 pod.fo/e/30133e #History #Podcast…
🚨 LIVESTREAM SPECIAL 🚨 This week on History Rage, we shine a light on the Battle of Meiktila 1945 with @HistoryBowsh . Discover why this engagement is considered the greatest battle you've never heard of! #HistoryRage #Meiktila1945Listen now 🎧 pod.fo/e/30133e…
A surprising aspect of 1942 Burma reporting: some combat scenes were "reconstructed" for cameras because correspondents missed the actual fighting. This practice, while problematic, highlights the immense difficulty of capturing authentic front-line footage under challenging…
In the build-up to #VJ80, it is once again my privilege to be recording a new programme for @ArmyBenFund marking the great occasion …#lestweforget youtu.be/_8lQ2kL7uT0?si…
#Podcast Aspects of History Summer Reads Books, banter and booze aspectsofhistory.com/podcasts/bonus… Featuring books by @robert_lyman @adamlebor @Tessadunlop @philmcraig @authordlewis @Iain_MacGregor1 and more... #summerreading #historybooks
Today, Charlie Richards, veteran of #TheChindits, #LeicesterRegiment & #BurmaCampaign of #WW2 marks 104 with his favourite #ChocolateCake. Thank you for your outstanding service and A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY INDEED‼️🎉🥳🎈🎂
That's another five added to soeinburma.com/females-in-the… Pollock Raine Ramsay Rees Richardson
Good morning ! Episode 47 is now available. Listen to the fabulous Paul Woodadge of @WW2TV debate the memory of the bombing war in Normandy. buzzsprout.com/2327200/episod…