How did Slim recover from the defeat of 1942? A key factor was his mastery of people. In our Q&A, we discuss how he expertly managed difficult personalities like Stilwell and Mountbatten, recognising their challenges while building crucial relationships. #ForgottenWarPod #WW2 #Leadership
October 17, 2025 at 5:32 AM
How did Slim recover from the defeat of 1942? A key factor was his mastery of people. In our Q&A, we discuss how he expertly managed difficult personalities like Stilwell and Mountbatten, recognising their challenges while building crucial relationships. #ForgottenWarPod #WW2 #Leadership
A new teaser for the @forgottenwarpod 👇 about how the British, Indian, Gurkha and Burmese troops were overwhelmed in 1942.
December 17, 2024 at 7:00 AM
A new teaser for the @forgottenwarpod 👇 about how the British, Indian, Gurkha and Burmese troops were overwhelmed in 1942.
Just a reminder that I am speaking at the @BofBBunker about Forgotten Armour on Sat 22 Feb at 1130am - perfect for any @forgottenwarpod or @WeHaveWaysPod listeners in and around London. You also get a tour of the bunker!
You can get tickets here:
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You can get tickets here:
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February 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Just a reminder that I am speaking at the @BofBBunker about Forgotten Armour on Sat 22 Feb at 1130am - perfect for any @forgottenwarpod or @WeHaveWaysPod listeners in and around London. You also get a tour of the bunker!
You can get tickets here:
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You can get tickets here:
mpv.tickets.com?agency=HIMS_...
That's a wrap for Series 2! A huge thank you to all our listeners in 100 countries for your incredible support. We have been blown away by the response. We will return in January for Series 3 to delve into the pivotal events of 1943! #ForgottenWarPod #BurmaCampaign #WW2History
October 18, 2025 at 6:50 AM
That's a wrap for Series 2! A huge thank you to all our listeners in 100 countries for your incredible support. We have been blown away by the response. We will return in January for Series 3 to delve into the pivotal events of 1943! #ForgottenWarPod #BurmaCampaign #WW2History
⚡️20% flash sale of Thunder Run: Meiktila 1945 - only at Chiselbury.co.uk using code IWM20.
Perfect time to grab your copy now, or get ahead as a Christmas gift 🎄 🎁
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Perfect time to grab your copy now, or get ahead as a Christmas gift 🎄 🎁
@chiselbury @I_W_M @forgottenwarpod
November 4, 2025 at 6:01 AM
⚡️20% flash sale of Thunder Run: Meiktila 1945 - only at Chiselbury.co.uk using code IWM20.
Perfect time to grab your copy now, or get ahead as a Christmas gift 🎄 🎁
@chiselbury @I_W_M @forgottenwarpod
Perfect time to grab your copy now, or get ahead as a Christmas gift 🎄 🎁
@chiselbury @I_W_M @forgottenwarpod
Did you know there were more American servicemen in the CBI theatre than British by April 1945? In our new Q&A, we break down the numbers and discuss the vital American roles in logistics, engineering the Ledo Road, and air support. #ForgottenWarPod #CBI #USHistory #WW2
October 16, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Did you know there were more American servicemen in the CBI theatre than British by April 1945? In our new Q&A, we break down the numbers and discuss the vital American roles in logistics, engineering the Ledo Road, and air support. #ForgottenWarPod #CBI #USHistory #WW2
The finale of Series 2 arrives tomorrow! It's our much-anticipated Q&A episode where we answer YOUR questions. From how the Japanese view the war, to our take on the VJ Day celebrations, don't miss the last episode of the series! #ForgottenWarPod #BurmaCampaign #WW2
October 12, 2025 at 7:12 AM
The finale of Series 2 arrives tomorrow! It's our much-anticipated Q&A episode where we answer YOUR questions. From how the Japanese view the war, to our take on the VJ Day celebrations, don't miss the last episode of the series! #ForgottenWarPod #BurmaCampaign #WW2
Out now! Witnesses to Tragedy explores the Valentine Tank Massacre at Donbaik on 1 February 1943. Listen as Jack and Rob unpack raw eyewitness accounts from The National Archives of a deeply tragic, yet vital chapter of the Burma Campaign #ForgottenWarPod #HistoryPodcast #WW2History
June 22, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Out now! Witnesses to Tragedy explores the Valentine Tank Massacre at Donbaik on 1 February 1943. Listen as Jack and Rob unpack raw eyewitness accounts from The National Archives of a deeply tragic, yet vital chapter of the Burma Campaign #ForgottenWarPod #HistoryPodcast #WW2History
Our final episode of the series will be a Q & A - let us know your questions about the Burma Campaign (1942 or later) either by replying to this post, or emailing us at forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
September 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Our final episode of the series will be a Q & A - let us know your questions about the Burma Campaign (1942 or later) either by replying to this post, or emailing us at forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
Did the Japanese have their own 'Forgotten War'? For Japan, the 1944 Imphal offensive (Operation Ugo) is seen as the "epitome of military failure". The disaster was so complete that it was essentially covered up. We discuss this in our new Q&A. #ForgottenWarPod #WW2 #Imphal
October 15, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Did the Japanese have their own 'Forgotten War'? For Japan, the 1944 Imphal offensive (Operation Ugo) is seen as the "epitome of military failure". The disaster was so complete that it was essentially covered up. We discuss this in our new Q&A. #ForgottenWarPod #WW2 #Imphal
The last parade of series 2 is next week - a Q&A. Jack and Rob are recording on Tuesday evening (UK time) so now is your last chance to submit your questions. Comment below or email us at forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
October 6, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The last parade of series 2 is next week - a Q&A. Jack and Rob are recording on Tuesday evening (UK time) so now is your last chance to submit your questions. Comment below or email us at forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
Ep7 GoT(ish) in the CBI is out now! Rob & Jack take you through the power politics at play between the USA, China and Britain,&Northern Combat Area Command.
Halfway thru Series 1,don't forget the final episode will be a Q&A so send your questions by commenting below,or at forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
Halfway thru Series 1,don't forget the final episode will be a Q&A so send your questions by commenting below,or at forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
March 17, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Ep7 GoT(ish) in the CBI is out now! Rob & Jack take you through the power politics at play between the USA, China and Britain,&Northern Combat Area Command.
Halfway thru Series 1,don't forget the final episode will be a Q&A so send your questions by commenting below,or at forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
Halfway thru Series 1,don't forget the final episode will be a Q&A so send your questions by commenting below,or at forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
Thank you for listening to our Remembrance Day Special with @LevisonWood & @AlexBescoby on their moving doc The Last Burma Star. Aside from a couple more specials, we will return in January for Series 3 to cover the events of late 1942 and 1943. Make sure to follow us for updates #ForgottenWarPod
November 15, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Thank you for listening to our Remembrance Day Special with @LevisonWood & @AlexBescoby on their moving doc The Last Burma Star. Aside from a couple more specials, we will return in January for Series 3 to cover the events of late 1942 and 1943. Make sure to follow us for updates #ForgottenWarPod
OUT NOW! The Series 2 finale has landed. In this special Q&A episode, we tackle listener questions on everything from the performance of the Chinese Army to the sheer scale of American involvement in the theatre. A huge thank you to everyone who wrote in! #ForgottenWarPod #WW2History #QandA
October 13, 2025 at 5:14 AM
OUT NOW! The Series 2 finale has landed. In this special Q&A episode, we tackle listener questions on everything from the performance of the Chinese Army to the sheer scale of American involvement in the theatre. A huge thank you to everyone who wrote in! #ForgottenWarPod #WW2History #QandA
How essential was one unit to the Burma retreat? General Alexander credited the 7 Armoured Brigade with getting Burma Corps out cohesively. In our latest Q&A, we explore how this battle-hardened unit’s radios, mobility, & combat experience proved so decisive. #ForgottenWarPod #MilitaryHistory #Tanks
October 14, 2025 at 4:50 AM
How essential was one unit to the Burma retreat? General Alexander credited the 7 Armoured Brigade with getting Burma Corps out cohesively. In our latest Q&A, we explore how this battle-hardened unit’s radios, mobility, & combat experience proved so decisive. #ForgottenWarPod #MilitaryHistory #Tanks
There’s rustling in the tree line as Jack, Rob, and Robbie return from a long range patrol deep in the jungle. Work has begun at FWP Towers. The games afoot!
#india #burma #ww2 #myanmar #history #podcast #sww #japan #army #forgottenwarpod #fwp #jungle
@rmmilitaryhistory.bsky.social
#india #burma #ww2 #myanmar #history #podcast #sww #japan #army #forgottenwarpod #fwp #jungle
@rmmilitaryhistory.bsky.social
December 13, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Ep 2 is up - the first of our deep dives into the 1942 campaign - 15 episodes of narratives, interviews, a couple of book reviews, and another Q&A at the end. This week we looks at the initial Japan invasion up to the Sittang Bridge disaster.
Do get your Qs to us on forgottenwarpod@gmail.com too
Do get your Qs to us on forgottenwarpod@gmail.com too
June 9, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Ep 2 is up - the first of our deep dives into the 1942 campaign - 15 episodes of narratives, interviews, a couple of book reviews, and another Q&A at the end. This week we looks at the initial Japan invasion up to the Sittang Bridge disaster.
Do get your Qs to us on forgottenwarpod@gmail.com too
Do get your Qs to us on forgottenwarpod@gmail.com too
This series has been a blast, but we will return in Jan for series 3 - but before that remember we have a Q+A to end series 2. Submit them now by replying to this post or emailing us on forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
October 2, 2025 at 5:09 PM
This series has been a blast, but we will return in Jan for series 3 - but before that remember we have a Q+A to end series 2. Submit them now by replying to this post or emailing us on forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
In tomorrow's episode Jack & Rob will be looking at the fall of Rangoon in March 1942 &the first withdrawals north.
Make sure to follow the pod, to listen when it's out.We will also do a Q+A episode at the end of the series,post your questions either by replying or emailing forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
Make sure to follow the pod, to listen when it's out.We will also do a Q+A episode at the end of the series,post your questions either by replying or emailing forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
June 15, 2025 at 6:44 AM
In tomorrow's episode Jack & Rob will be looking at the fall of Rangoon in March 1942 &the first withdrawals north.
Make sure to follow the pod, to listen when it's out.We will also do a Q+A episode at the end of the series,post your questions either by replying or emailing forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
Make sure to follow the pod, to listen when it's out.We will also do a Q+A episode at the end of the series,post your questions either by replying or emailing forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
Tomorrow’s episode is about the NCAC, & Game of Thrones-ish power struggles around US support in the CBI theatre.
Expect even more colourful characters to get our teeth into!
We are also halfway through S1-get your questions in for our final Q&A episode via socials or on forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
Expect even more colourful characters to get our teeth into!
We are also halfway through S1-get your questions in for our final Q&A episode via socials or on forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
March 16, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Tomorrow’s episode is about the NCAC, & Game of Thrones-ish power struggles around US support in the CBI theatre.
Expect even more colourful characters to get our teeth into!
We are also halfway through S1-get your questions in for our final Q&A episode via socials or on forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
Expect even more colourful characters to get our teeth into!
We are also halfway through S1-get your questions in for our final Q&A episode via socials or on forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
When Wingate was killed in a plane crash on 24 Mar 44, the Chindit LRP idea died too. In Ep 8 Rumbles in the Jungles, Jack&Rob discuss this & the impact of Op Thursday.Our final episode of Series 1 will be a Q&A, get your Qs in by commenting below, or emailing Jack & Rob on forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
March 27, 2025 at 6:37 AM
When Wingate was killed in a plane crash on 24 Mar 44, the Chindit LRP idea died too. In Ep 8 Rumbles in the Jungles, Jack&Rob discuss this & the impact of Op Thursday.Our final episode of Series 1 will be a Q&A, get your Qs in by commenting below, or emailing Jack & Rob on forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
Are you enjoying The Forgotten War Podcast? You can submit questions for the final episode (a Q&A) via social media, or on forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
Thank you to those who have already sent questions in so far!
Catch the first three episodes wherever you get your podcasts.
Thank you to those who have already sent questions in so far!
Catch the first three episodes wherever you get your podcasts.
February 18, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Are you enjoying The Forgotten War Podcast? You can submit questions for the final episode (a Q&A) via social media, or on forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
Thank you to those who have already sent questions in so far!
Catch the first three episodes wherever you get your podcasts.
Thank you to those who have already sent questions in so far!
Catch the first three episodes wherever you get your podcasts.
After setting the scene in Episode 1 last week, tomorrow Jack and Rob will tackle the events of 1942: the retreat from Burma in Episode 2.
Make sure you follow the pod, and let us know what you think and post your questions on social media, or via forgottenwarpod@gmail.com.
Make sure you follow the pod, and let us know what you think and post your questions on social media, or via forgottenwarpod@gmail.com.
February 9, 2025 at 10:19 AM
After setting the scene in Episode 1 last week, tomorrow Jack and Rob will tackle the events of 1942: the retreat from Burma in Episode 2.
Make sure you follow the pod, and let us know what you think and post your questions on social media, or via forgottenwarpod@gmail.com.
Make sure you follow the pod, and let us know what you think and post your questions on social media, or via forgottenwarpod@gmail.com.
It was a wonderful chat with Felicity, her book and he father - make sure you catch it now.
Remember as this series draws to a close soon we will have a Q&A episode - make sure you get your questions in via social media or forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
Remember as this series draws to a close soon we will have a Q&A episode - make sure you get your questions in via social media or forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
September 22, 2025 at 5:18 AM
It was a wonderful chat with Felicity, her book and he father - make sure you catch it now.
Remember as this series draws to a close soon we will have a Q&A episode - make sure you get your questions in via social media or forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
Remember as this series draws to a close soon we will have a Q&A episode - make sure you get your questions in via social media or forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
This was such an interesting interview-Philip Woods on war correspondents & photographers during the retreat from Burma.
Catch it now on your pod app, & do send us questions for our Q&A episode in Sept. Submit them either by reply to posts, or email us on forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
Catch it now on your pod app, & do send us questions for our Q&A episode in Sept. Submit them either by reply to posts, or email us on forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
Our new episode, Reporting the Retreat, is out now! Join us as @philipwoods10 discusses the fascinating work of war correspondents in the 1942 Burma campaign. Learn about their struggles with censorship, transport, and the difficult realities of the front lines. Catch it now on your podcast app.
July 21, 2025 at 6:09 AM
This was such an interesting interview-Philip Woods on war correspondents & photographers during the retreat from Burma.
Catch it now on your pod app, & do send us questions for our Q&A episode in Sept. Submit them either by reply to posts, or email us on forgottenwarpod@gmail.com
Catch it now on your pod app, & do send us questions for our Q&A episode in Sept. Submit them either by reply to posts, or email us on forgottenwarpod@gmail.com