Exercise Tiger: The Forgotten D-Day Tragedy

Exercise Tiger: The Forgotten D-Day Tragedy

What did the allies do to prepare for the beach landings in Normandy? Well, that's exactly what we're talking about this week in the foxhole. We explore the unfortunate events of the dress rehearsal that was Exercise Tiger. This was an interesting and often forgotten element of D-Day history that we enjoyed diving into and we hope you enjoyed it too. If you did enjoy the episode why not consider subscribing so you don't miss out on more interesting topics.

End The War by Christmas: Easy Company's Daring Jump Into Holland

Stand by the door, green light, GO GO GO! This week on Foxhole chat we're joining Easy Company as they jump in the largest airborne invasion in history. Operation Market Garden. We follow Easy as they struggle with replacement troops coming in and their advance through Holland. If you're watching along with us, what's been your favorite episode of the series so far? Thank you for tunning in and make sure you're subscribed so you can join us for the rest of the series!

Three German Dams, One Bouncing Bomb: 617 Squadron, The Dambusters

Bombs gone! Bombs gone! This week here on Foxhole chat we're exploring the amazing and daring raid the RAF took part in known as the Dambusters raid. Join us as we delve into the history behind how the raid came to be with the involvement of some top engineering minds, brave airmen and extraordinary aircraft. We hope you enjoyed this RAF based topic and if you did don't forget to make sure you subscribe so don't miss more peak war waffle.

How Do You Preserve History? Visiting Museums? Playing Video Games?

Hello and welcome back to the foxhole. This week we're talking about all the amazing ways that history is being preserved and how we can interact with history. This was a nice laid-back chat about our experiences with history, hopefully it inspired you to seek out ways that you can interact with history too. Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss out on more thought-provoking topics.

Forged in Conflict: Vickers, Rolls-Royce, Porsche & BMW

Hello, you join us this week in the foxhole discussing some of the major engineering companies from WW2. We delve into their founding's before the war, how they were involved with WW2 and then how they transitioned during peace time.We cover some controversial aspects to some of the companies as well as a personal tie to one of the companies.Thank you for tunning in we hope you enjoyed it.If you did make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss more peak war waffle!Foxhole Chat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foxholechatSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RWZRwvFsGmMooSoKnd3jV?si=KNoWK2y6Qu-RitlRG8BuHgApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/foxhole-chat/id1859711461KatieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/war_footprintsYoutube: www.youtube.com/@War_footprintsJoshInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyechoes506Youtube: https://youtube.com/@echoesfromthepast506?si=9LgEd2G-sEIW0YX_