Atomic

Photo: The mushroom cloud of 'Gadget' rising over Trinity Site, seconds after detonation on July 16, 1945. This test marked the world's first nuclear explosion. Public domain, U.S. Department of Energy.

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Goalhanger

19 Jan, 2020

WW2 Pod We Have Ways

42 mins

The Atom Bomb

Science & Innovation

RAF (Royal Air Force)

Strategic Air Campaign

Was the atom bomb originally intended for German cities? James Holland and Al Murray discuss the Manhattan project, including the little known story of the secret squadron of Lancasters prepared to carry the bomb to German targets. Plus James tells the extraordinary story of Leonard Cheshire, one of the most highly decorated pilots of the war. Winston Churchill’s plan to drop mustard gas on German cities is also scrutinized. A Goalhanger Films Production Produced by Joey McCarthy and Harry Lineker Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Twitter: #WeHaveWays Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meet the Speakers

James Holland

Historian, writer, and podcaster, specialises in World War II and hosts "We Have Ways" podcast.

Al Murray

Al Murray, comedian, writer, and historian, co-hosts the WWII podcast We Have Ways of Making You Talk and writes on

WW2 Pod We Have Ways

Atomic

Atomic

Meet the Speakers

James Holland

Al Murray

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