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(FRO)](/topic/$fro) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "11. Why Is Battle of Britain Day On September 15th PART [--] Al Murray and James Holland walk the ground at Bentley Priory RAF Northolt and Biggin Hill to unpack how Dowding Park and Fighter Command turned 15th September [----] -- Battle of Britain Day -- into a resounding RAF victory. From radar plots and squadron tactics to Ray Holmes famous ram we track the two major raids over London at crux of the battle 👉 ALL EPISODES: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5XB7l6BFx2LXMAj01LFnZdU 🔔 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1 🌐 MORE films podcasts and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=47gouOOVoMc) 2025-10-23T15:00Z 104K followers, 79.4K engagements "Top [--] Reasons the Sherman Was the Best All-Round Tank of WW2 James Holland Was the Sherman really the underdog or was it the smartest tank of the Second World War In this punchy 5-minute film WW2 historian James Holland gives his Top [--] reasons why the M4 Sherman was the best all-round tank of the war. From reliability and ease of repair to smart battlefield tactics and sheer numbers the Sherman may not have been the heaviest but it was built to win. 👉 Want more Watch James climb inside a Sherman M4 in our full deep-dive film: 📍Filmed on location at Volusian Valor Days Florida:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=D8WvZ4QRzWk) 2025-06-29T14:00Z 104K followers, 297.7K engagements "6. Inside A Heinkel He [---] Cockpit RARE Access to German Bombers Battle of Britain PART [--] James Holland and Al Murray get unprecedented access to the Luftwaffe's bomber force at RAF Museum Hendonclimbing into the cockpit of a Heinkel He [---] and getting up close to the legendary Stuka dive bomber. They reveal why Germany's fearsome WW2 aircraftso effective in Poland and Francewere outmatched by Britain's integrated air defence system Spitfires and Hurricanes in the Battle of Britain in [----]. 👉 ALL EPISODES: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5XB7l6BFx2LXMAj01LFnZdU 🔔 SUBSCRIBE:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=E3rk-yKMe4I) 2025-10-05T15:03Z 104K followers, 292.5K engagements "Up Close to the AVRO LANCASTER Legendary WW2 Aircraft Join Al Murray for an exclusive complete tour inside one of the most legendary aircraft of the Second World War: the Avro Lancaster. Filmed on location at IWM Duxford we take you where few get to goinside the fuselage of this heavy bomber. From the bomb bay and the rear gunner's lonely post to the navigator's station and the pilot's cockpit Al explores every inch of the "Lanc." and considers how it compares to the American B-17. 00:00 Introduction to the AVRO Lancaster Bomber 02:05 The Bombload 04:28 The Tail and Manoeuvrability 07:17 The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kLDm_eSQ1Ks) 2026-02-06T16:01Z 104K followers, 154.7K engagements "Inside The WW2 Dakota That Hunted Hitlers U-Boats Al Murray & James Holland Al Murray and James Holland visit Duxford to explore R4D Ready For Duty a rare WW2 US Navy C-47 Dakota. that once hunted German U-boats and protected Allied convoys in the Battle of the Atlantic. With exclusive cockpit access Al and Jim uncover how a humble transport plane became a Nazi submarine hunter and hear the story of its incredible flight across the Atlantic by the Commemorative Air Force 👉MORE WW2 AIRCRAFT EPISODES: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5W9SHxGF4E-GyCkvO16RX9x 🔔SUBSCRIBE:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-LU5lFv3fhQ) 2025-11-09T16:00Z 104K followers, 42.5K engagements "12. How The RAF Finally Broke The Luftwaffe in The Battle of Britain PART [--] Al Murray and James Holland trace the dramatic final weeks of the Battle of Britain. They reveal how German morale crumbled and how Dowding's revolutionary air defence system changed warfare forever -- only for him to be dismissed weeks later. They examine a captured Heinkel at Duxford and uncover the secret bugging that revealed what German pilots really thought. 👉 Previous Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=47gouOOVoMc 🔔 / @ww2headquarters 🌐 https://www.ww2headquarters.com 📱 Follow Us: Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5Kph8cdZmKU) 2025-10-26T15:00Z 104K followers, 68.4K engagements "Forgotten U.S. Tanks of WW2 M3 Grant & M5 Stuart Al Murray at The Tank Museum Al Murray explores two remarkable U.S. Second World War tanks the M3 Grant and the M5 Stuart Light Tank. William Bannister of the Bannister Collection explains how his private collection has become an integral part of The Tank Museums running fleet and why his personal mission is to see at least one example of every British tank type restored and running. As a volunteer and trustee William offers a rare insight into the dedication engineering effort and long-term vision required to keep these historic vehicles" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CRRHR4CcyvI) 2025-12-18T16:00Z 104K followers, 32.4K engagements "Legendary WW2 Aircraft at the RAF Museum James Holland & Al Murray Join James Holland and Al Murray for an exclusive 'behind the ropes' private tour of the RAF Museum Hendon. Go beyond the barriers as the guys climb inside inspect and analyze the engineering secrets of WW2's most legendary fighters and bombers. 0:00 - Intro: Behind the ropes at RAF Hendon 0:19 - The Avro Lancaster: Inside the heavy bomber 8:48 - Bristol Beaufighter: The Twin engined bruiser 14:30 - The Wooden Wonder: De Havilland Mosquito 20:10 - The Rocket: Me [---] Komet 31:06 - Spitfire Vs Hurricane 33:40 - Hawker Hurricane:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=I6S4jXuGhDE) 2026-01-29T15:49Z 104K followers, 127.2K engagements "The Tiger Tank That TERRIFIED The Allies Al Murray at the Tank Museum Join Al Murray at The Tank Museum for an exclusive look at Tiger 131the world's only running Tiger I tank. Al explores the engineering and tactical realities behind the Second World War's most feared tankfrom mechanical truth versus propaganda to the dramatic capture by British Churchill tanks of the 48th Royal Tank Regiment in Tunisia [----]. And with help from tank historian Chris Copson Al finds out more about why the Tiger terrified Allied forces how it performed in combat and the incredible story of how this specific" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QEyB0_Ozof8) 2026-01-08T16:00Z 104K followers, 139K engagements "Al Murray & The COMET - Britain's Greatest Tank of WW2 Climb aboard the WW2 Comet tank with Al Murray and The Tank Museums historian James Donaldson as they sit astride the hull and dive into the story of one of Britains most formidable late-war machines. Discover the fascinating history of the Comet tank a machine that earned its place as Britain's most formidable tank of its time. With its impressive combination of firepower mobility and armor the Comet tank played a significant role in World War II leaving a lasting impact on the development of armored vehicles. In this video we'll delve" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=a4PpaGfM54U) 2025-12-04T16:00Z 104K followers, 76.4K engagements "3. Did the Messerschmitt Me109 Have the Edge over the Spitfire in The Battle of Britain PART [--] James Holland and Al Murray put the Luftwaffes Battle of Britain fightersthe Messerschmitt Me109 and twin-engine Me110under the microscope in Part [--] of our ground-up exploration of the people places and machines that decided the fate of Britain in [----]. 👉ALL EPISODES https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5XB7l6BFx2LXMAj01LFnZdU. 🔔SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1 🌐 MORE films podcasts and archives at https://www.ww2headquarters.com Design. Firepower." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bGtwO4hNy2A) 2025-09-25T17:33Z 104K followers, 306.4K engagements "Al Murray's Unbelievable Experience Flying a WWII Lancaster Bomber In A Barn Ever wondered what it was like to fly a Lancaster bomber on a World War Two mission in the dead of night In this immersive film Al Murray and James Holland experience the famous Dambusters raid over the Mhne Dam inside the worlds first WWII Avro Lancaster flight simulator using genuine wartime controls under an original [----] canopy housed in a barn in Dorset. The simulator is a meticulously built replica cockpit packed with original WWII gauges instruments and kit all constructed to exact wartime specifications. With" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cvsjyey93uQ) 2025-05-29T15:01Z 104K followers, 269.2K engagements "In the Footsteps of the US Forces Who Stormed Omaha Beach on D-Day With James Holland & Al Murray ✅ Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1". History writers James Holland and Al Murray are walking the ground at Omaha the most iconic of all the D-Day landing beaches on the Normandy coast. By following in the footsteps of the US forces they seek to understand the challenges they faced as they landed and stormed the beach on June 6th [----]. After exploring WN60 and the strength of the German defences they walk the Fox Green and Easy Red sectors where the US 1st" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=f5fevK5I7D0) 2024-08-23T15:00Z 104K followers, 88.5K engagements "King Tiger V2 Ultra-Rare Prototype of Germany's Monster Tank NEW SERIES with Al Murray NEW SERIES Al Murray is at The Tank Museum to explore the King Tiger V2 the ultra-rare prototype of Germany's Tiger II heavy tank from the second world war . Learn about this monster of a tank's secret wartime testing at Henschel's Haustenbeck facility how it helped fix design flaws before combat and how this unique machine with pre-production turret armour and experimental fittings is now being restored to running condition. ⚙MORE WW2 HEAVY METAL:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=idH0Q2_rYvw) 2025-11-06T16:01Z 104K followers, 86.3K engagements "Al Murray on the Churchill Tank -- WW2 Armoured Warfare LEGEND Join Al Murray at The Tank Museum Bovington as he delves into the fascinating history of the British Churchill Tank an iconic vehicle that played a significant role in World War [--]. With its impressive firepower and robust design the Churchill Tank was a game-changer on the WW2 battlefield providing British forces with a reliable and powerful tool to take on the enemy. Al Murray and historian James Donaldson reveal the power and impact of the Churchill Tank exploring its development combat history and the impact it had on the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kFnOLGpOi6Q) 2025-11-27T16:01Z 104K followers, 102.2K engagements "Spitfire Mk1 vs Me109E FACE-OFF Legendary Battle of Britain Aircraft The ultimate Battle of Britain showdown 🛩 James Holland and Al Murray go head-to-head as they compare the iconic Spitfire Mk1 and the formidable German Me109Etwo fighter planes that defined the skies over Britain in [----]. From speed and manoeuvrability to armament and design we break down what made these aircraft legendary in dogfights and why they captured the imaginations of pilots and historians alike. Which plane would you have wanted in the cockpit 📍 Filmed on location at RAF Museum London with expert insights from" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=l75SNmdoTMc) 2025-09-05T13:01Z 104K followers, 109.4K engagements "6th Airborne's First Contact at Pegasus Bridge Vital for D-Day Success WW2 Walking The Ground Join WWII historian James Holland and writer and comedian Al Murray on their battlefield tour of Normandy for their on-the-ground perspective on the vital seizure of Pegasus Bridge by British Airborne forces on D-Day 6th June [----]. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1". 🔔 Popular episodes in the Normandy/D-Day Series: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=q1FuW-0mwsY&t=21s https://www.youtube.com/watchv=3rwAJtY4Q9k https://www.youtube.com/watchv=p-_KqB9iKgw 🗒 Episode Notes" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-bCrca8Xe0c) 2024-07-19T13:00Z 102K followers, 132K engagements "4. How The Spitfire and Hurricane Won The Battle of Britain PART [--] James Holland and Al Murray take a close look at the Supermarine Spitfire Mk I and Hawker Hurricane two of the RAFs most iconic WWII fighters. Part of our Battle of Britain series which explores the people places and machines that shaped Britains fate in [----] 👉ALL EPISODES https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5XB7l6BFx2LXMAj01LFnZdU. 🔔SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1 🌐 EXPLORE MORE films & podcasts at https://www.ww2headquarters.com Filmed on location at Biggin Hills Heritage" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=15uLbWMMWDo) 2025-09-28T17:00Z 101K followers, 149.2K engagements "Why the Comet was Britain's BEST tank in WW2 🔥 Al Murray takes a deep dive into the most formidable British tank of the war. Watch the full 15-minute video on our YouTube channel #ww2 #tanks #comet #history #warthunder #worldoftanks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5zuMo6MEkZY) 2025-12-05T16:30Z 104K followers, 182.1K engagements "D-Day Hero Stanley Hollis VC's Remarkable Act of Gallantry WW2 Walking the Ground James and Al are tracing the legendary path of Stanley Hollis Company Sergeant Major D Company who stormed Gold Beach as part of the D-Day landings with the 6th Battalion Green Howards. Hollis accomplished two incredible acts of bravery earning him the only D-Day Victoria Cross the highest British honour for courage. In this second episode centred on Hollis James and Al venture to the village of Crepon just a few miles from the Normandy invasion beaches. Riding in James' classic Citroen they arrive at the hidden" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7KLBFGEqU7Q) 2024-08-02T14:00Z 102K followers, 56.6K engagements "German Stuka Dive Bomber The Blitzkrieg's Deadly Secret The German Ju [--] Stuka the infamous dive bomber that terrorised Europe in [----]. James Holland and Al Murray explore how its terrifying siren pinpoint accuracy and early success couldnt save it once the RAF fought back. #WW2 #Stuka #Ju87 #BattleOfBritain #Luftwaffe #JamesHolland #AlMurray #WW2Headquarters #WalkingTheGround #WW2History #AviationHistory #FighterCommand #RAF #GermanAirForce" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=a8xL5QSKNNg) 2025-10-23T07:00Z 104K followers, [----] engagements "Inside A Sherman M4 Tank with WW2 Historian James Holland James Holland asks was the Sherman outgunned by the German Panther and Tiger. or was it actually the tank the Allies needed to help win the Second World War In this exclusive film WW2 historian and broadcaster James Holland climbs inside a fully restored M4 Sherman to show exactly how it worked. From the simple stick gear controls and override fire switch to the gun and transmission system James explores how the Sherman delivered reliable firepower and battlefield flexibilitywhile remaining easy to drive quick to repair in the field" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wl_yK8Op80w) 2025-06-29T12:33Z 102K followers, 33.6K engagements "Al Murray on GIGANTIC WW2 German Tanks Al Murray reveals why bigger wasnt always better for Germanys WW2 tanks. With thicker armour bigger guns and cutting-edge engineering the Tiger I and Tiger II were meant to dominate the WWII battlefield. But complex engineering endless breakdowns and massive fuel demands crippled their effectiveness. 🔔Subscribe for more WW2 HEAVY METAL https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5WZILes0tere6txUPFXywbS #WW2 #WW2History #TigerTank #GermanTanks #WW2Headquarters #AlMurray #TheTankMuseum #TigerII #WW2Tanks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3d8_sWV0s7o) 2025-11-07T14:39Z 104K followers, 58.2K engagements "The Cartography Behind History's Biggest Invasion D-Day Maps with James Holland WW2 historian James Holland examines the extraordinary maps created for Operation Overlord the D-Day invasion of Normandy [--] June [----] at the British Library's Secret Maps exhibition. From coastal intelligence to invasion planning maps used by Allied commanders James explores how cartography shaped the success of history's largest amphibious assault. These original maps reveal how the Allies analysed beaches defences terrain and inland routes transforming intelligence into a plan that put tens of thousands of men" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FoYnGzKRH_w) 2026-01-04T16:00Z 104K followers, 18.4K engagements "How many people fit inside this WW2 tank 😱 The M3 Grant may be overlooked but this U.S. tank played a vital role in the war. Join Al Murray at the Tank Museum as he explores its frontline story with William Bannister whose private collection forms a key part of the museums running fleet. Watch the full 10-minute film on our channel 💥 #WW2 #WorldWarTwo #TankMuseum #M3Grant #MilitaryHistory #WW2History #HistoricVehicles #WarThunder #WorldofTanks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SUSDP8f6rhE) 2026-01-07T19:28Z 104K followers, 36.9K engagements "Discover one of WW2's STRANGEST vehicles 👀 Al Murray headed to the Tank Museum to find out more about an unusual piece of German engineering from World War Two - the Kettenkrad. Watch the full video with the Tank Workshop Team on our channel 🎥 #history #historytok #ww2history #ww2 #military" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XSJ3t6cSM9I) 2025-12-15T17:00Z 104K followers, 42.4K engagements "Tiger II Germanys ultimate WW2 tank Al Murray gets up close to the King Tiger v [--]. Armed with an [--] mm KwK [--] gun the Tiger II could destroy enemy armour from over [----] metres away nearly two miles Its firepower was unmatched giving it the ability to hit targets long before they could strike back. But all that armour and engineering came at a cost. Slow to build hard to maintain and fuel-hungry the Tiger II proved that even the most powerful gun couldnt win a war on its own. 🔔Subscribe for more WW2 HEAVY METAL with Al Murray" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_1Sf7qRJ2DQ) 2025-11-08T11:30Z 104K followers, 59.2K engagements "Keeping [--] WW2 Tanks READY TO ROLL at a Moment's Notice Al Murray goes backstage at The Tank Museum on Tiger Day to meet the engineers who maintain over fifty historic World War [--] tanks in running condition including Tiger [---] Churchill Sherman Cromwell and Comet tanks. 👉 PREVIOUS EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=idH0Q2_rYvw 🔔 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1 Discover what it takes to keep 80-year-old WW2 armoured vehicles fully operational and why the facilities at The Tank Museum Bovington are among the most advanced tank restoration workshops" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=efFc-yHmh2k) 2025-11-16T16:01Z 104K followers, 33.7K engagements "Flying A Living Piece Of WWII History In A Real Spitfire Join James Holland and Al Murray as they embark on the ultimate military history adventure a flight in a real second world war Spitfire. This extraordinary experience offers a rare glimpse into the life of the combat pilots who once flew these legendary aircraft during the Second World War. With its rich aviation heritage the Supermarine Spitfire remains an enduring symbol of British determination innovation and engineering brilliance. In this thrilling flight James and Al step into the cockpit to experience first-hand the power" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=prwTZrGrjng) 2025-11-02T13:43Z 104K followers, 56.5K engagements "A Christmas Pint: Reflecting on [----] WW2 Headquarters Its Christmas were in the pub and it feels like the right moment to pause and take stock. James Holland and Al Murray meet up over a festive pint to look back on [----] a year packed with travel filming laughter and some genuinely unforgettable WW2 history. From behind-the-scenes moments at the RAF Museum to recording the Battle of Britain Walking the Ground series trips to the Tank Museum IWM Duxford Portsmouth Historic Quarter climbing into Midget Subs in Gosport and an extraordinary visit to Malta (with content coming your way in 2026)" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sAt11g2BRi0) 2025-12-24T12:01Z 104K followers, 33.1K engagements "How Gold Beach Hero Stanley Hollis Won The Only D-Day Victoria Cross WW2 Walking The Ground Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1". World War Two historian James Holland and writer/comedian Al Murray are on Gold Beach walking in the footsteps of Stanley Hollis VC Company Sergeant Major D Company 6th Battalion Green Howards. Hollis performed two acts of incredible heroism that were to win him the only D-Day Victoria Cross the highest British award for gallantry. Their first stop is on the eastern end of Gold Beach where Hollis and the rest of the 6th Green" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yT4Q3LACb8g) 2024-07-31T15:59Z 103K followers, 66K engagements "Al Murray FALLS IN LOVE with Matilda II Britain's Most Underrated WW2 Tank Al Murray gets up close and personal with the Matilda II tank at The Tank Museum Bovington. With the museums historian James Donaldson Al discusses this underrated WW2 British tank's legendary armour powerful weaponry and combat history how it shaped World War II battles from France [----] to North Africa and why its engineering made the Matilda II strategically important in the war. 👉 MORE WW2 HEAVY METAL King Tiger V2 Ultra-Rare Prototype of G. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE: / @ww2headquarters Support The Tank Museum's King Tiger" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2VLQZo82YHg) 2025-11-20T16:00Z 104K followers, 106.8K engagements "Inside a WW2 X-Craft SUBMARINE With Al Murray & James Holland Murray and James Holland explore Britain's X-Craft "midget" submarines at the National Museum of the Royal Navy with expert Jason Webb. Inside X-24 the only surviving operational X-Craft submarine they uncover how these secret WW2 weapons attacked the German battleship Tirpitz in Norway daring underwater missions that won Victoria Crosses and changed naval warfare forever 🔔SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1 ✅SIGN-UP: https://www.ww2headquarters.com/newsletter 00:00 Introduction to the X-Craft" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JenyGGG98VY) 2025-11-13T16:00Z 104K followers, 65.7K engagements "WW2 Hoarder Guns Gas Masks & Brodie Helmets with James Holland & Ben Willbond Step inside James Hollands private WW2 man cave again (or his dining room) as he and Ben Willbond explore more incredible artefacts from the Second World War. In this episode they examine two iconic submachine guns the German MP40 and the British Sten comparing design handling and battlefield impact. They also take a hands-on look at German and British gas mask kits focusing on how these potentially lifesaving tools were packaged carried and used in the field. Finally they explore the British Brodie helmets MkII and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=e7OHLaUQDcs) 2025-08-22T15:01Z 104K followers, 52.7K engagements "WW2 Escape Maps Hidden Inside Board Games and Hairbrushes James Holland at the British Library World War Two Historian James Holland is at the British Library's Secret Maps exhibition exploring the ingenious escape and evasion maps created for Allied servicemen and POWs during World War II. With expert curator Nik Dykes how these life-saving maps were hidden inside everyday objects from board games to hair brushes helping captured airmen and soldiers escape without alerting their Nazi captors. James examines the famous silk escape maps issued to Burma aircrew designed to be durable silent and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vcHZVVPHNtc) 2026-01-01T16:01Z 104K followers, 24.6K engagements "9. Forgotten Heroes Polish & Czech Pilots in The Battle of Britain PART [--] James Holland and Al Murray explore the vital contribution made by Polish and Czech airmen in the Battle of Britain in [----]. After escaping occupied Poland and Czechoslovakia these brave pilots formed legendary squadrons like [---] and [---] becoming crucial to RAF Fighter Command's success. Discover how they overcame language barriers mastered the Hawker Hurricane and became the highest-scoring squadron in the battle but at a terrible cost. 👉 Previous Episode: 🔔 / @ww2headquarters 🌐 https://www.ww2headquarters.com 📱" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1XVYvDhx3nY) 2025-10-16T15:00Z 104K followers, 215.9K engagements "Spitfire or Hurricane Which Battle of Britain Fighter Reigns Supreme The Supermarine Spitfire and the Hawker Hurricane were the backbone of the RAF fighter command in [----]. The Spitfire sleek and agile was built for dogfights while the tougher Hurricane took on the bombers and bore the brunt of the fighting during the Battle of Britain. In this special episode James Holland and Al Murray put these legendary fighters head-to-head comparing design performance and combat roles to reveal why both were vital to victory in the Battle of Britain. Released to mark the 85th anniversary of the Battle" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6x6VEViUVyw) 2025-09-15T14:00Z 104K followers, 100.7K engagements "Brad Pitt's Real FURY Sherman Tank Up Close - Is The Movie Accurate WW2 Historians React Is the FURY movie historically accurate WW2 historians Al Murray and James Holland examine Brad Pitt's actual M4A3E8 Sherman "Easy Eight" tank from the blockbuster film FURY and debate what it got right and wrong. Al Murray interviews Brad Pitt's real FURY tank and walks around the Sherman "Easy Eight" that made it one of WW2's most effective American tanks against German panzers while James Holland weighs in on whether FURY is realistic war cinema or Hollywood fiction. With special thanks to team at The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9RRg16AoTYU) 2026-01-15T16:27Z 104K followers, 73.4K engagements "Was the M4 Sherman The TOP WW2 Tank James Holland and Al Murray Weigh In World War II historians James Holland and Al Murray get up to close to the M4 Sherman the most versatile tank used by the United States and Western Allies in the second world war. ✅ SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1" Equipped with a 75mm gun as well as an optional single hatch-mounted .50 caliber machine gun (plus two lighter .30 cals positioned in the turret and forward hull) the Sherman was easily maintained on the battlefields of Europe and while it lacked the range and firepower of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9mcey_GCQSw) 2024-11-15T15:00Z 104K followers, 112.5K engagements "The Most Underrated Allied Tank Churchill AVRE WW2 Walking The Ground SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1. World War Two historians James Holland and Al Murray stop off explore a remarkable battle relic from Normandy [----] . Meet the AVRE - 'Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers' - a British innovation born from the classic Churchill tank but with a twist: it boasts a powerful 230mm petard mortar expertly designed for D-Day to take out German concrete bunkers and defences at close range. Dubbed 'flying dustbins' by the troops these extraordinary armoured fighting" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DfVfAxVc9xQ) 2024-08-07T14:08Z 104K followers, 69.6K engagements "Walk the D-Day Battlefields of Normandy with James Holland & Al Murray Filmed entirely on location in Normandy this 4-hour compilation brings together all episodes of the WW2 Walking The Ground: D-Day series into one immersive experience. Join historian James Holland and author/comedian Al Murray as they explore the full story of 6th June [----] from airborne drops to securing vital high ground from brutal beach assaults to the bocage fighting inland all told exactly where the history happened. Whether you missed it first time round an episode or just want to revisit a favourite chapter nows" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MZdBqAQTGOs) 2025-06-01T09:00Z 104K followers, 176.7K engagements "Beaufighter or Mosquito Two Iconic WW2 Heavy Hitters Go Head-to-Head James Holland and Al Murray compare the Bristol Beaufighter and the de Havilland Mosquito at the RAF Museum London. Ones a beast the others a beauty but which WW2 twin-engined aircraft had the edge James and Al are at the RAF Museum in London to get up close with two of the most fearsome British aircraft of the Second World War: the Bristol Beaufighter and the de Havilland Mosquito. Ones a heavyweight slugger tough powerful and built to soak up punishment. The others a sleek wooden speedster elegant fast and capable of just" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TpmR1z9vNmQ) 2025-06-19T15:00Z 104K followers, 389.2K engagements "WW2 German Tank Destroyers in Action Flak [--] & StuG III with James Holland Flak [--] & StuG III in Action with James Holland at WW2 Armor. Join James Holland at WW2 Armors Valousia Valor Days in Florida as he explores two of the most iconic German tank destroyers of the Second World War. First up: the feared Flak [--] a deadly anti-aircraft gun turned tank killer. Then the StuG III Germanys reliable assault gun deployed across every major front from Normandy to the Eastern Front. Whether you're a WWII history enthusiast or just want to see these legendary machines up close this is a deep dive" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZCZ7srGHuhE) 2025-07-11T14:00Z 104K followers, 156.7K engagements "How Strong were German Defences at Omaha Beach James Holland & Al Murray WWII historians James Holland and Al Murray walk Omaha Beach to explore one of the most pivotal stretches of the Normandy coastline and one of the most intense landing zones of D-Day. Their journey begins at WN60 the westernmost German strongpoint where bunkers and trenches still stand today. From the bluffs above Fox Green and Easy Red they retrace the path of the US 1st Infantry Division and examine the brutal strength of the German defences imagining the chaos courage and fear experienced by both sides on the morning" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kjWSRw_Gy2Q) 2024-08-23T15:00Z 104K followers, 223.7K engagements "Nazi Wunder Weapon Or the Worst Aircraft of WW2 James Holland and Al Murray get up close with the Messerschmitt Me [---] Komet one of the most extreme aircraft of the Second World War. Developed as part of the Nazi Wunderwaffe program the Komet was a rocket-powered interceptor capable of extraordinary speed and plagued by fatal design flaws. Filmed on location at the RAF Museum in London this episode reveals the terrifying reality of flying the Me [---]. Was it a glimpse of future airpower or just a lethal experiment from a regime on the edge of collapse 👉 Visit the RAF Museum London:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mjlxDGnLnpg) 2025-06-12T15:01Z 104K followers, 255.6K engagements "8. How Douglas Bader's Big Wing Divided Fighter Command in The Battle of Britain PART [--] James Holland and Al Murray are at Duxford to investigate the controversial "Big Wing" tactic championed by Douglas Bader and Air Vice-Marshal Leigh-Mallory during the Battle of Britain. RAF fighters were regularly outnumbered by the Luftwaffe and The Big Wing up to five squadrons in one formation promised strength in numbers. But timing and fuel proved fatal flaws and criticism from Dowding and Park led to their downfall.👉 https://www.youtube.com/watchv=igvzXNQCAGM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xJ0NaqDfJZU) 2025-10-12T15:03Z 104K followers, 116.6K engagements "All Aboard MGB [--] The Supreme WW2 Motor Gun Boat with Al Murray & James Holland MGB [--] was a British WW2 Motor Gun Boat of the Royal Navy often described as the Spitfire of the Seas fast lightly built and brutally effective. Designed for speed and striking power boats like MGB [--] were used to hunt enemy E-boats protect convoys and carry out aggressive coastal operations in some of the most dangerous waters of the war. In this film James Holland and Al Murray visit MGB [--] at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard before taking her out into the Solent for an unforgettable high-speed run. As the engines" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ydFfMIEGjdc) 2025-12-11T16:01Z 104K followers, 82.2K engagements "WWII Luftwaffe Fighters Tactical Errors and Operational Failures James Holland and Al Murray discuss how Hermann Grings flawed orders crippled the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain forcing German pilots into tactical and operational mistakes they couldnt recover from. #BattleOfBritain #WW2 #JamesHolland #AlMurray #Luftwaffe #HermannGring #RAF #FighterCommand #WW2History #WalkingTheGround #WW2Headquarters #me109" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1CPHo-FZUfQ) 2025-10-22T17:25Z 104K followers, 61.5K engagements "How Deadly Were These German Guns Above Gold Beach on D-Day WW2 Walking The Ground ✅ Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1" World War II historians Al Murray and James Holland are at Longues-sur-Mer above Gold Beach where four imposing WW2 concrete casements housed German navy "Kriegsmarine" guns. They look at the steps the Allies took to neutralise this position and find themselves marvelling at German engineering but questioning how deadly these guns were on D-Day. CORRECTION: The photograph at 13:35 is not HMS Ajax but is photo taken from the HMS Ajax. Check" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3rwAJtY4Q9k) 2024-08-16T16:00Z 87.9K followers, 281.2K engagements "MG42: The Deadliest Machine Gun of the Second World War The MG42 nicknamed Hitlers Buzzsaw became one of the most feared weapons of the Second World War. With a blistering rate of fire of [----] rounds per minute it was designed to be the centrepiece of the German infantry squad laying down devastating firepower while being surprisingly quick to manufacture compared to its predecessor the MG34. But was it really as unstoppable as its reputation suggests James Holland takes a close look at this iconic air-cooled machine gun its simple barrel-change system and the tactical doctrine that made it" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5cg6pBqpAzc) 2025-08-01T16:00Z 95.8K followers, 132.6K engagements "Step aboard the Spitfire of the Sea with Al Murray & James Holland History at full throttle ⚡ Al Murray and James Holland jump aboard MGB [--] at Portsmouth Historic Quarter to experience this deadly WW2 warship out on the Solent. 🎬 Watch the full film now on our YouTube channel. #ww2 #history #portsmouth" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8PsF6VyNPdo) 2025-12-13T19:36Z 104K followers, 19.3K engagements "How was the Churchill AVRE tank used during the Normandy invasion Learn about the AVRE tank and its role during the Allied invasion in Normandy in June [----]. Discover its unique features including its gun and tracks and how it was used in battle. #history #ww2 #dday #walking #warzone #battle #tank #learning #learn #almurray #jamesholland #travel" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BGIziIRvlPc) 2024-08-08T14:52Z 98K followers, 10.6K engagements "Why the Rolls Royce Merlin engine was the easiest to maintain #spitfire Pilot Richard Grace reveals why the iconic Rolls-Royce Merlin engine the heart of the WW2 Spitfire was considered one of the easiest aircraft engines to maintain. Discover the genius of its design the precision engineering behind its reliability and the sound that defined an era of British air power. #WW2 #Spitfire #RollsRoyceMerlin #WW2Aviation #RichardGrace #WW2Headquarters #BattleOfBritain #AviationHistory" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ETddzyKIdxc) 2025-11-06T12:30Z 104K followers, 19.8K engagements "Al Murray explores the MOST FEARED tank of WW2 💥 Join Al Murray for a deep dive into the crown jewel of the Tank Museums collection: Tiger [---] the worlds only running Tiger [--] tank. Watch the full film with Al and tank historian Chris Copson on our channel now. #tanks #history #worldoftanks #ww2 #warthunder" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=G1hv67f9kbU) 2026-01-10T18:49Z 104K followers, 20.3K engagements "How long could WW2 submarine crews stay underwater 😱 Al Murray and James Holland dive into the history of Britain's X-Craft miniature submarines with expert Jason Webb. Watch the full video on our channel 💥 #history #ww2 #military #submarine" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Hld47-4OKho) 2025-11-16T13:24Z 104K followers, 17.3K engagements "How the RAF Outsmarted the Luftwaffe Battle of Britain Part [--] PART [--] James Holland and Al Murray break down the air combat tactics that shaped the Battle of Britain in [----] from the Luftwaffes finger-four formation to the RAFs evolving defensive strategy radar advantage and the leadership of Keith Park and Air Chief Marshal Dowding. Learn how Britains integrated air defence system innovative command structure and decisive leadership turned the tide against Goerings Luftwaffe. 👉 ALL EPISODES: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5XB7l6BFx2LXMAj01LFnZdU 🔔 SUBSCRIBE:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Jwp3niCFj7U) 2025-10-09T14:00Z 86.1K followers, 78K engagements "Brad Pitt's 'Fury' tank up close 💥 Al Murray gets up close with the real Fury tank driven by Brad Pitt on screen 💥 Catch Als full walk-around of the iconic Sherman Easy Eight in the full film on our channel. #tank #fury #warthunder #worldoftanks #tankmuseum #ww2 #history" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KJ5DOPx3Dyg) 2026-01-17T18:30Z 104K followers, 343.2K engagements "What Was Life REALLY like for RAF Fighter Pilots in the Battle of Britain Part [--] PART [--] Step into the world of the brave Spitfire and Hurricane pilots of [----]. James Holland and Al Murray try on original RAF kit explore Britains vital home advantage and uncover why RAF pilots were encouraged to head to the pub after a day of combat. Join them on location as they reveal the people places and machines that decided Britains fate in Part [--] of Walking the Ground: Battle of Britain. 👉 ALL EPISODES: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5XB7l6BFx2LXMAj01LFnZdU 🔔 SUBSCRIBE:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Kif9uqg-w7Q) 2025-10-02T15:00Z 84.9K followers, 72.7K engagements "Remembering Col John Waddy by his statue at The Hartenstein #almurray #jamesholland #history" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LbjuUlOVnZs) 2025-02-22T19:53Z 38K followers, [----] engagements "Last Orders British 1st Airborne RETREAT to The Oosterbeek Perimeter Operation Market Garden Join WW2 historians James Holland and Al Murray on a walking tour of the Oosterbeek Perimeter a pivotal battleground in the Battle of Arnhem during Operation Market Garden. This horseshoe-shaped defensive line centered around the Hartenstein Hotelserving as the divisional HQwas the last bastion for British and Polish airborne troops fighting valiantly against German SS forces for nine grueling days. James and Al navigate the Oosterbeek perimeter route uncovering sites of fierce conflict heroic deeds" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MTQUWfARb_8) 2025-02-14T16:00Z 37.4K followers, 18.3K engagements "Were German tanks REALLY better than US tanks in WW2 🤔 Historian James Holland dives into the facts and fiction behind Fury starring Brad Pitt. Find out more in the full video on our channel 💥 #WW2 #WorldofTanks #MilitaryHistory #WarThunder #FuryMovie" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NY--4vHvMFM) 2026-01-20T18:30Z 104K followers, 133.7K engagements "There Are None. Churchills Shock at RAF Uxbridge Battle of Britain Day James Holland takes Al Murray to RAF Uxbridge the underground nerve centre of Fighter Command to relive the moment Winston Churchill watched the Battle of Britain unfold. As waves of German bombers crossed the Channel Churchill asked Air Vice-Marshal Keith Park how many fighter reserves remained. The answer: none. Watch as James and Al reveal how this tense exchange captured the very heart of [--] September [----] the day Britains fate hung in the balance. #WW2 #BattleOfBritain #JamesHolland #AlMurray #WW2History #Churchill" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OdKKvOKOxT0) 2025-10-24T11:00Z 104K followers, 15.5K engagements "Who Were The Fiercest Fighters in the Battle of Britain When Britain stood alone in [----] hundreds of Polish pilots took to the skies to defend it. Flying with unmatched skill and ferocity they shot down more enemy aircraft per pilot than any other RAF group. This short tribute from WW2 Headquarters with James Holland and Al Murray tells the story of their courage and sacrifice the heroes who helped turn the tide in the Battle of Britain. 🎥 Watch more Battle of Britain films on our channel: @WW2Headquarters #WW2 #BattleOfBritain #PolishPilots #JamesHolland #AlMurray #WW2History #RAF" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OsTHtsJOeNE) 2025-10-17T15:20Z 85.6K followers, 13.7K engagements "10. What Really Happened to Pilots Shot Down in The Battle of Britain PART [--] Uncover the fates of WW2 airmen who were captured ditched in the Channel or shotdown during the Battle of Britain with James Holland and Al Murray. From Franz von Werra's extraordinary escape to Germany to the terror of "Kanalkrank" and the tragic human cost remembered at Tangmere. Discover the reality of capture T.E. Lawrence's high-speed rescue boats and why survival rates in the Channel were so desperately low. 👉 ALL EPISODES: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5XB7l6BFx2LXMAj01LFnZdU 🔔 SUBSCRIBE:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PoUgBtTjSns) 2025-10-19T15:00Z 87.2K followers, 65.2K engagements "Step inside the ultimate tank workshop 💥 Al Murray met the engineering team at the Tank Museum to find out more about their impressive fleet. Watch the full video on our channel 🫡 Which tank is your favourite 🤔 #history #tanks #ww2" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RUj2bz2zbt8) 2025-11-18T19:32Z 104K followers, 11.3K engagements "The Legless Battle of Britain Ace Who Refused to Quit Legendary RAF flying ace Douglas Bader was a forceful character and his controversial Big Wing tactics divided Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain in [----]. Watch the full 30-minute episode shot on location at Duxford at WW2 Headquarters. #ww2headquarters #DouglasBader #BattleOfBritain #RAF #BigWing #jamesholland" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SS64mShLmJg) 2025-10-12T15:09Z 96.8K followers, 29.6K engagements "Battle of Britain - Why Germany NEEDED to Win James Holland and Al Murray on why the Battle of Britain was so vital for both sides and how loosing it ultimately cost the Germans in [----] and beyond. #ww2headquarters #history #battleofbritain #jamesholland #almurray #raf #aviation #ww2history #luftwaffe #1940" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SsoWcC9EEA4) 2025-10-27T12:00Z 104K followers, 17.3K engagements "WW2 RAF Pilot Rams Dornier's above Victoria Station James recounts the incredible story of the RAF Hurricane pilot who rams a Dornier bomber and sends it crashing into London's Victoria train station on September 15th [----] - Battle of Britain day #ww2headquarters #battleofbritain #ww2 #jamesholland #almurray #ww2history #aviation #wwiii #ww2secrets #hurricane" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XMgFkrPHASQ) 2025-10-23T16:48Z 104K followers, 18.5K engagements "Al Murray climbs inside a forgotten WW2 tank In our new film Al heads to the Tank Museum to explore two often overlooked U.S. WW2 tanks: the M3 Grant and the M5 Stuart Light Tank. Watch the full video on our channel 💥 #history #tanks #worldoftanks #warthunder" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YW1ceCnuHkc) 2025-12-19T19:38Z 104K followers, 12.5K engagements "How the RAF Defeated the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain An episode teaser for our final part of our epic WW2 Walking The Ground series on the Battle of Britain. If you want to know how the RAF finally smashed the Luftwaffe and won the battle - head over to @WW2Headquarters and enjoy the series" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_K4fTQWtmYg) 2025-10-27T17:00Z 104K followers, 13.5K engagements "Al Murray meets the tanks that won (and lost) WW2 Al Murray dives into the steel beasts of the Second World War from the Sherman Firefly to the Tiger I. Big armour bigger stories. New Heavy Metal series coming soon from WW2 Headquarters filmed at The Tank Museum Bovington. #WW2 #WW2Tanks #WW2History #WorldWarTwo #TankWarfare #MilitaryHistory #ArmouredWarfare #TankBattles #WW2Weapons" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_Pk7K2lKZwU) 2025-11-05T17:15Z 104K followers, 10.6K engagements "Which WW2 Submachine Gun Was the BEST Tommy Gun vs MP40 Two of the most iconic submachine guns of the Second World War go head-to-head: the American Thompson Tommy Gun and the German MP40 Schmeisser. Join James Holland as he takes a close look at these legendary weapons from the heavy robust Thompson first marketed to farmers and made infamous by gangsters in the 1920s to the compact beautifully engineered MP40 carried by German infantry across every front of WW2. Which was better in battle The solid trench broom initially designed to be fired from the hip or the lightweight well-balanced" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_Z7lE6xxLE4) 2025-07-25T16:11Z 94.1K followers, 232K engagements "James Holland WW2 Hoarder -- British Battledress German Jackets & Guns With Ben Willbond Hidden away in a Wiltshire tractor graveyard lies James Hollands legendary lock-up crammed with a treasure trove of World War Two artefacts. Jim is joined by BBC Ghosts actor Ben Willbond as they uncover battledress and German uniforms a Bren Gun an MG34 a U.S. Navy Chevrolet truck and even a vintage Bakelite radio setexploring the design context and stories behind each piece. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more WW2 history battlefield stories and expert artefact insights with James Holland and Al Murray:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ejn4XnlBOyg) 2025-08-29T13:01Z 88.8K followers, 85.7K engagements "2. Why Britain's WW2 Air Defence System Was So EFFECTIVE in The Battle of Britain PART [--] The Dowding System was Britains revolutionary secret weapon in [----]. James Holland and Al Murray look in detail at the worlds first integrated air defence network and it's crucial role in the Battle of Britain in Part [--] of our series filmed on location in south of England. 👉ALL EPISODES https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5XB7l6BFx2LXMAj01LFnZdU. 🔔SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1 🌐 MORE films podcasts & archives at https://www.ww2headquarters.com James" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=igvzXNQCAGM) 2025-09-21T17:12Z 91.8K followers, 117.5K engagements "WW2 German Pilot's CRAZY Escape You Won't Believe This Story Luftwaffe pilot Franz von Werra was shot down over England but his story didnt end there. The only German POW to successfully escape from British captivity and make it back to Germany von Werras daring journey took him across continents and through incredible odds. Watch James Holland and Al Murray uncover the true story behind one of WW2s most remarkable escapes. #WW2 #FranzVonWerra #Luftwaffe #WW2History #WW2Headquarters #AlMurray #JamesHolland #escape #me109 #nazis #WWII #secondworldwar #aviationhistory" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kH2DnThbBQI) 2025-10-21T09:41Z 104K followers, 57.7K engagements "Lonsdales inspirational speech to the British troops at Oosterbeek. #almurray #jamesholland #ww2" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mTIyn1zeIs8) 2025-02-09T18:57Z 100K followers, 15.6K engagements "RAF Tactics: Breaking Up German Bomber Formations How did Fighter Command defend London when their squadrons were scattered across the south of England By pairing up Spitfire and Hurricane squadrons like the Polish [---] and [---] to peck away at incoming bomber formations before they could strike the capital. #WW2 #BattleofBritain #Spitfire #Hurricane #RAF #WW2History #JamesHolland #AlMurray #WW2Headquarters" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oNwTXvbOcIY) 2025-10-24T15:55Z 104K followers, 20.4K engagements "How the Matilda II SHOCKED the Germans in [----] Al Murray explores this iconic WW2 tank with historian James Donaldson at the Tank Museum - full video on our channel 💥 #ww2 #history #tanks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oecjGBIy11Y) 2025-11-21T19:17Z 104K followers, 20.5K engagements "How the Observer Corps used an Azimuth Sighting to track Nazi raiders #battleofbritain Today is the [---] th anniversary of the Observer Corps So what better way to celebrate than a demonstration by Tim Willbond of the Azimuth used by the Royal Observer Corps in Britain during WW2 and crucially during the Battle of Britain #ww2headquarters #history #jamesholland #almurray #battleofbritain #ww2 #ww2history #aviation #raf #observercorps #wwii #wwiihistory" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oev9ysHImdw) 2025-10-29T11:44Z 104K followers, 20.4K engagements "James Holland & Al Murray Answer YOUR Questions on WW2 Generals Got a burning question for Jim & Al Send it our way 🔥 🏠 Visit ww2headquarters.com & sign up for FREE 📧 Subscribe to our newsletter on the sign up form 👋 Open the welcome email 💬 Hit 'Ask a Question' & send yours in Don't miss your chance to quiz the pros 🎖 #history #ww2 #ww2history" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=orlD0BsQjB8) 2025-11-24T19:24Z 104K followers, 22.7K engagements "Marvelling at the Giant Mulberry Harbour at Arromanches WW2 Walking The Ground Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1" Al Murray and James Holland head to Arromanches where following D-Day the British built the Mulberry B harbour -- a concrete megastructure constructed in pieces in the UK and then incredibly floated across the English Channel and anchored in Normandy to deliver [------] tons of allied supplies. The remnants of Mulbery Harbour are visible today. Al and James take in the sheer scale of this military engineering and logistics endeavour on a steep" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=p-_KqB9iKgw) 2024-08-09T14:00Z 95.3K followers, 61.3K engagements "Al Murray On The TANKS That Won (and Lost) WW2 NEW SERIES TRAILER 📣 NEW SERIES Subscribe now so you dont miss a moment of WW2 HEAVY METAL https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1 Join Al Murray behind the velvet rope at The Tank Museum to get hands on with most powerful tanks of World War Two including the ultra-rare Prototype King Tiger the fearsome Tiger Mk I the Churchill Comet Matilda [--] and much more. Across eight action-packed episodes Al meets the incredible people who keep these machines alive from expert mechanics and passionate collectors to the museums brilliant" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pRdDVqqgXCY) 2025-11-03T17:01Z 104K followers, 13.9K engagements "Why did Churchill call these tanks 'NO DAMN GOOD' Al Murray teams up with historian James Donaldson at the Tank Museum to reveal the Churchill's rocky beginnings - and how it was improved Watch the full video on our channel 💥 #history #ww2 #worldoftanks #warthunder #tanks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=spV4X8ge0yM) 2025-11-29T17:54Z 104K followers, 68.9K engagements "Al Murray meets the LEGENDARY Tiger [---] tank From its capture on the battlefield to its arrival in the UK discover the engineering marvels (and tactical failures) behind the tank that terrified Allied forces. Watch the full 15-minute film with Al Murray on our channel 💥 #history #tanks #worldoftanks #warthunder #ww2" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=t_68hFJ1gO8) 2026-01-14T16:30Z 104K followers, 47.8K engagements "Unpacking YOUR questions on WW2 with Al Murray & James Holland From wartime myths to major turning points Al & James break down your burning questions on some of the most famous campaigns of WW2. Explore even more history on our YouTube channel 💥 #ww2 #history #questions #worldwartwo" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ucK2o1nrOLw) 2025-12-08T20:02Z 104K followers, 34.5K engagements "⚠💀🚫 This Is Why You Should NEVER Try To Stop Rumi #kpopdemonhunters #kpop #rumi ⚠💀🚫 This Is Why You Should NEVER Try To Stop Rumi #kpopdemonhunters #kpop #rumi This video is an AI-generated fictional animation. No real animals or events were involved. Viewer discretion is advised. This is a dramatized fictional story intended to convey emotion or social commentary. #kpop #kpopdemonhunters #rumi #jinu" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vsapyqvGJo0) 2025-11-22T10:37Z 68.7K followers, 55K engagements "James Hollands WW2 Man Cave: Bullet-Holed Me109 & More A bullet-holed Me109 panel a Spitfire gunsight and a hands-on showdown between Allied and German artillery shells step inside James Hollands private WW2 man cave. In this special episode Ben Willbond joins James to explore a personal collection that brings the Second World War vividly to life. From an aluminium panel with a repaired bullet hole from an Me109E to a classic Spitfire gunsight and a side-by-side comparison of an Allied 75mm shell versus a German 88mm shell James and Ben reveal the stories behind these incredible artefacts." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wb8Y-2xFpvc) 2025-08-15T15:01Z 91.1K followers, 147.3K engagements "Al Murray & James Holland fly a Spitfire James Holland and Al Murray take to the skies in a real WW2 Spitfire the legendary fighter that defined the Battle of Britain. Feel the roar of the Merlin engine see the view from the cockpit and experience history in flight. #WW2 #Spitfire #WW2Headquarters #AlMurray #JamesHolland #BattleOfBritain #WW2Aviation #FlyingLegends" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yHTXqyk0nCc) 2025-11-05T18:10Z 104K followers, 16.7K engagements "Polish Pilot Gets A Bollocking For Shooting Down An Enemy Bomber In this clip James Holland and Al Murray share the incredible story of a Polish pilot in the Battle of Britain who ignored orders and shot down a Luftwaffe bomber anyway. His reward A proper telling-off A brilliant mix of bravery chaos and RAF discipline in wartime Britain. 🎥 Watch more Battle of Britain stories on our channel: @WW2Headquarters #WW2 #BattleOfBritain #PolishPilots #RAF #JamesHolland #AlMurray #WW2History #WW2Headquarters #HistoryShorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yaOBD5Aoos0) 2025-10-18T12:12Z 85.6K followers, 13.8K engagements "Spitfires' Merlin Engine Secrets - Coolant Generators & Carburettor Explained A masterclass in WW2 aviation engineering from aircraft restorer and pilot Richard Grace. Understand the engineering genius of the Spitfires Rolls-Royce Merlin engine from its clever coolant system to the generator setup and iconic carburettor design. A masterclass in WW2 aviation engineering from one of the few people who still flies and maintains these legendary aircraft. Explore more WW2 aircraft with James Holland and Al Murray here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5W9SHxGF4E-GyCkvO16RX9x #WW2" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ylYsGTNQLT8) 2025-11-07T12:31Z 104K followers, [----] engagements "A Tour of The Hartenstein British Airborne HQ During the Desperate Last Days of Market Garden WW2 historians James Holland and Al Murray visit the Hartenstein Hotel the historic Divisional HQ of the British Airborne during the Battle of Arnhem in September [----]. As command structures crumbled this building witnessed the failed objectives in-fighting and Urquhart's final retreat plan across the Rhine. Now the Airborne Museum in Oosterbeek the Hartenstein granted access to Walking The Ground showcasing their incredible exhibitsincluding an underground recreation of the battle. Before leaving" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0x_snEV-KiQ) 2025-02-21T15:53Z 72.1K followers, 48.9K engagements "Harrison Summers' Epic D-Day Action: A Fresh Perspective WW2 Walking The Ground World War II historians Al Murray and James Holland are in Les Msires near Utah Beach retracing the incredible D-Day action of Staff Sergeant Harrison Summers of the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment 101st Airborne. ✅ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@WW2WalkingTheGroundsub_confirmation=1" In a feat easily equal to those of the more famous 'Band of Brothers' Sgt Summers won an Distinguished Service Cross for eliminating a German gun garrison in an almost single-handed display of courage. James and Al walk" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=347hf6FnE78) 2024-09-13T14:00Z 24.1K followers, 23.1K engagements "82nd Airborne's Most Successful Market Garden Action Grave Bridge with James Holland & Al Murray ✅ SUBSCRIBE / @ww2walkingtheground " World War II history writers and podcasters James Holland and Al Murray explore how quick-thinking Lt John S. Thompson and [--] men from US 82nd Airborne division ensured the capture of the road bridge at Grave during Operation Market Garden. Walk the ground with James and Al and gain insights into why this was one of the most successful and vital actions of Market Garden. Popular episodes from the Operation Market Garden series: What went wrong in Nijmegen:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6dfA8T5yQoU) 2024-10-09T14:00Z 66.9K followers, 83.9K engagements "Incredible Sherman Tank Model - With Hidden Secrets #ww2headquarters #scalemodelling Full video at @WW2Headquarters James Holland is presented with a stunning diorama of the Sherwood Rangers Sherman tank Blue Light Express at The Tank Museum. Built by master modeller Lukasz Orczyc-Musialek the model honours the crew featured in Jamess book Brothers in Arms. #WW2 #ShermanTank #scalemodelling #Diorama #TankMuseum #JamesHolland #BrothersInArms #MilitaryHistory #WW2Tanks #ModelBuilders #Scalemodelling" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7G7BFunwBNg) 2025-10-03T15:14Z 79.6K followers, 10.7K engagements "Walk the Oosterbeek Perimeter with Al Murray & James Holland TRAILER Operation Market Garden TRAILER Join WWII historians and podcasters James Holland and Al Murray as they walk the Oosterbeek Perimeter a key location during the Battle of Arnhem and Operation Market Garden in September [----]. British airborne forces cut off and surrounded by German troops held a defensive perimeter around the village of Oosterbeek for several days. Despite their bravery they were overwhelmed by German forces and forced to evacuate or surrender. While the battle ended in a tactical defeat the courage and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7Mt23UsV9Ek) 2025-02-07T19:22Z 36.8K followers, [----] engagements "Dunkirk's Tragic Loss #jamesholland #battleofbritain #ww2headquarters James Holland shares a Battle of Britain pilots story of loss and how he faced the grief. Watch the full episode on @ww2headquarters #BattleOfBritain #RAF #TheFew" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=80DkOWhqjNo) 2025-10-02T15:26Z 79.6K followers, 12.7K engagements "How Goerings Opium Habit Helped the RAF Win the Battle of Britain Hermann Goering head of the Luftwaffe was addicted to opiates during the Battle of Britain a fatal weakness that crippled Germanys air campaign and helped the RAF seize victory. #WW2 #BattleOfBritain #Goering #RAF #Luftwaffe #WW2History #JamesHolland #AlMurray #WW2Headquarters #HistoryShorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ai5OXm7D4pQ) 2025-10-09T17:38Z 83K followers, 16.5K engagements "British WWII Paratroopers in BRUTAL Close-Quarters Combat at Arnhem Bridge Al Murray and James Holland are at the John Frost Bridge in Arnhem where paratroopers from the British Airborne Division fought a desperate bloody battle with the Germans forces as they waited in vain for XXX Corps to arrive during Operation Market Garden in September [----]. They tell the incredible story of one of Al's heroes of the second world war the resolute Captain Eric Mackay of 1st Parachute Squadron who led a brave last stand in the school house next to the bridge with a piece of shrapnel embedded in his foot" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EaaMbod-Wp0) 2025-01-24T16:00Z 35.5K followers, 26.5K engagements "The Man Who Won the Battle of Britain Keith Park the man who wielded the Dowding System to masterly effect and won the Battle of Britain #ww2headquarters #jamesholland #history #wwii #spitfire #almurray #battleofbritain #ww2history" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=F6-uPVedDOc) 2025-10-09T14:55Z 83K followers, 14.1K engagements "Me109 - Why Speed and Tactics Mattered in Battle James Holland describes why the Me109 was the ultimate fighter plane in [----] - climb faster dive faster packs a bigger punch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Kd_rPuTDJ_U) 2025-10-04T17:33Z 82.2K followers, 19.4K engagements "Inside A Sherman M4 Tank with WW2 Historian James Holland James Holland asks was the Sherman outgunned by the German Panther and Tiger. or was it actually the tank the Allies needed to help win the Second World War In this exclusive film WW2 historian and broadcaster James Holland climbs inside a fully restored M4 Sherman to show exactly how it worked. From the simple stick gear controls and override fire switch to the gun and transmission system James explores how the Sherman delivered reliable firepower and battlefield flexibilitywhile remaining easy to drive quick to repair in the field" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MZIEjYOCZts) 2025-06-26T15:00Z 60.5K followers, 20.5K engagements "The WWII Hero Behind That Two-fingered Gesture. #almurray #jamesholland #history #ww2 #arnhem Al Murray and James holiday discuss Lt Jack Reynolds photo where he gives a two finger gesture to a German cameraman as he is lead away as a prisoner of war. They then discuss how Reynolds felt about his new status as a prisoner" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NTiAuaJLH38) 2025-01-16T17:20Z 82K followers, 17.4K engagements "Oosterbeek: Walking the Perimeter and Remembering the Fallen Operation Market Garden The desperate last stand of British airborne forces inside the Oosterbeek Perimeter after the Arnhem Bridge mission collapsed during Operation Market Garden September [----]. In this instalment of Walking the Ground: Operation Market Garden series James Holland and Al Murray trace the final leg of the story focusing on the desperate last stand at Oosterbeek by the 1st Airborne troops. Follow the heroic Victoria Cross actions of Jack Baskeyfield and Major Robert Cain the besieged HQ at Hartenstein and the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OKlOqUhFPbA) 2025-09-19T17:02Z 75.4K followers, 12.8K engagements "Nijmegen: The Last Chance to End WWII by Christmas Operation Market Garden For the 81st Arnhem Anniversary we are releasing our Walking the Ground: Operation Market Garden series as three long-form videos. Part [--] focused on the actions of the US 82nd Airborne and British forces during Operation Market Garden exploring the crucial WWII battles south of Arnhem and in the town of Nijmegen. We follow their objectives to secure vital river crossings at Grave Heumen and Nijmegen before examining the battle for the town itself. What went wrong Should James Gavin Commander of the 82nd Airborne have" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OLHLyblOWZk) 2025-09-17T15:00Z 76.3K followers, 42.2K engagements "James Holland & Al Murray Present WW2 Headquarters NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY WW2 Walking the Ground is now WW2 Headquarters Your new base for boots-on-the-ground Second World War history with James Holland and Al Murray. From the forests of the Ardennes to the bocage of Normandy James and Al have been walking the ground of key WWII battlefields but thats just the start. Theyve also been diving into the archives climbing into tanks and getting airborne in Spitfires to uncover how the war was truly fought and lived. Now were bringing it all together films podcasts insights and more here at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ROxRe9Bib0I) 2025-05-28T12:28Z 64.4K followers, 22.8K engagements "Was This 82nd Airborne's FIERCEST Battle of WWII Walk the Ground with James Holland & Al Murray ✅ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1"n World War II historians and podcasters James Holland and Al Murray stop in St Maire Eglise before walking the ground of the fierce D-Day fighting at The Merderet. From the higher ground of the Iron Mike memorial and the La Fiere Bridge they examine the challenges faced by the 82nd Airborne on D-Day and their impressive commander General James Gavin." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SA7Zk8boP4U) 2024-09-06T15:00Z 71.1K followers, 61.4K engagements "WW2 US Tank Destroyers M10 Wolverine to M18 Hellcat James Holland meets the team at WW2 Armor to get up close with two legendary American tank destroyersthe M10 Wolverine and the M18 Hellcat. These powerful vehicles were designed to take on German armourand in this exclusive visit we see how theyve been brought back to life. From restoration challenges to combat performance this episode dives into how they were built how they worked and what made them so important to the Allied armoured divisions in WWII. 🚩 Discover the story of their manufacture their battlefield role and how they performed" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Sf7jbWJmbf0) 2025-07-18T15:00Z 65.7K followers, 36.4K engagements "Spitfire Pilot's Morning Routine #ww2headquarters #battleofbritain #jamesholland The best hangover cure if you need to get to 3000ft quick and tangle with incoming Luftwaffe bombers and their fighter escorts Check out the full episode on @WW2Headquarters NOW Part 5: The Few" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=W7hZwt6-HBs) 2025-10-03T09:20Z 78.7K followers, 20.8K engagements "Last British Troops Struggle to HOLD THE LINE Before Evacuation Operation Market Garden James Holland and Al Murray retrace the final stretch of the British 1st Airborne Divisions defensive perimeter around the Hartenstein HQ in Oosterbeek during the Battle of Arnhem. They visit the White House where the King's Own Scottish Borderers held the northern edge against a fierce German advance and find evidence of where the Borderers dug in on the western side of the perimeter. They finish at the Oude Kerk where Lonsdale Force regrouped before evacuating across the Rhine and discuss how close the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YOcFdeJrisY) 2025-02-28T16:00Z 38.5K followers, 23.6K engagements "Why Arnhems WW2 Commemorations Are So Special Operation Market Garden Join James Holland and Al Murray at the 80th anniversary commemorations in Arnhem. Witnessing parachute drops on Ginkel Heath a Race to the Bridge in a WW2 jeep a special Vitesse Arnhem football match and an emotional service at Oosterbeeks Airborne Cemetery James and Al are deeply moved by the unique and heartfelt way the people of Arnhem remember the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought to liberate the town in September [----]. 🔔 Subscribe for more WW2 battlefield walks with James and Al 💬 Have you attended the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ziw_hJ4wtMM) 2025-03-21T16:00Z 39.4K followers, 20.4K engagements "Stunning WW2 Sherman Diorama l James Holland The Tank Musuem Alongside The Tank Museums real Sherman FireFly WW2 historian James Holland is presented with a meticulous scale model of the Sherwood Rangers Sherman tank Blue Light Express by award-winning modeller Lukasz Orczyc-Musialek 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@coldemonspl 🔔 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1 🌐 MORE FILMS podcasts and archives: https://www.ww2headquarters.com James and Lukasz discuss the inspiration behind the diorama the painstaking modelling process and the remarkable story of the crew" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_H__on7btwg) 2025-10-03T13:01Z 81K followers, 45.6K engagements "Why US Soldiers Loved These WW2 Guns M1 Garand & M3 Grease Gun The M1 Garand and the M3 Submachine Gun nicknamed the Grease Gun armed generations of US infantry during the Second World War. The M1 Garand famously called the greatest battle implement ever devised by General Patton gave American troops a reliable semi-automatic rifle with the firepower to dominate the battlefield. The compact .45 calibre M3 Grease Gun offered close-quarters punch at a fraction of the cost of the Thompson. But how did these weapons really perform in combat James Holland takes a close look at both firearms their" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_JBHV6-KN-c) 2025-08-08T16:01Z 71.1K followers, 57.1K engagements "82nd Airborne's WWII Battle For Nijmegen Delays Mistakes and the 10th SS Market Garden World War Two historians and podcasters James Holland and Al Murray are in Nijmegen to explore why 82nd Airborne's failure to take the road bridge on Day [--] and the entrenchment of the10th SS Panzer division were catastrophic for Operation Market Garden. Join Jim and Al in this extended episode for battlefield insights and reflections on this controversial and highly consequential event in the history of WWII. ✅ SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarters 00:00 82nd Airborne failure to take Nijmegen" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bgTvy0ry_Qk) 2024-11-02T15:01Z 70.5K followers, 81.1K engagements "In the Footsteps of D-Day Tank Commander and Poet Keith Douglas with James Holland & Al Murray This "lost episode" from our WW2 Walking the Ground Normandy series sees James Holland and Al Murray in Sherwood Rangers territory on the front line of the Allied advance immediately after D-Day around Audrieu Hill [---] and Tilly-sur-Seulles. It opens at Audrieu near where [--] Canadian and [--] British POWs were massacred in the grounds of Chateau D'Audrieu by the [--] SS Recce Battalion. From there James and Al retrace some of the fierce inland fighting that followed the D-Day beach landings on June 6th" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=c1TZGxcTfWk) 2025-06-05T15:01Z 54.5K followers, 30.2K engagements "James Holland Al Murray and Ben Willbond Share Best Moments from WW2 Walking the Ground [----] Ben Willbond (BBC's 'Ghosts') hosts a festive edition of WW2 Walking the Ground with James Holland and Al Murray. Join them as they share their favourite moments from the D-Day and Operation Market Garden series and what they have learned from the experience of walking the battlegrounds of Normandy and Arnhem. And find out what are their favourite war films to watch during the holidays. Remember to like comment (we love reading them) and subscribe. Thank you for watching Walking The Ground normal" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cQiUa1rz7HY) 2024-12-24T14:00Z 31.6K followers, 13.3K engagements "British Battalions TRAPPED in Market Garden's Deadliest Battle With Al Murray & James Holland World War II historians Al Murray and James Murray are in Arnhem walking in the footsteps of the British parachute battalions whose brave but badly coordinated attempt to reach John Frost at the Rhine bridge (the infamous Bridge too Far) ended in devastating failure in September [----] as part of the ill-fated Operation Market Garden. ✅SUBSCRIBE / @ww2walkingtheground "James and Al discuss how the Germans managed to reinforce their positions in Arnhem so rapidly and why a bottleneck of converging roads" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d-Iapunp2I0) 2024-12-20T17:00Z 31.2K followers, 21K engagements "How the Battle of Britain Began Convoys Under Fire Part [--] PART [--] Walking the Ground with James Holland and Al Murray IS BACK with a new 12-part series on the Battle of Britain --- a ground-up exploration of the people places and machines that decided the fate of Britain in [----] filmed entirely on location. 👉All episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5XB7l6BFx2LXMAj01LFnZdU. 🔔 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1 🌐 More to explore at https://www.ww2headquarters.com In this first episode James and Al investigate operation Kanalkampf the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dlRinb0s2Zg) 2025-09-21T17:11Z 78.1K followers, 53.8K engagements "The Bizarre Disappearance of a WWII General Operation Market Garden with Al Murray & James Holland It's September 19th [----] there is a command vacuum for the British Airborne forces fighting in Arnhem as Major General Roy Urquhart and General Lathbury are both missing Historian James Holland and writer Al Murray retrace the generals steps and discuss how a catastrophic miscalculation found them hiding out in a loft as things went from bad to worse for the battalions of the 1st Airborne Division fighting in the streets of Arnhem. #almurray #jamesholland #ww2walkingtheground #arnhem" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fbVL7sYh-5M) 2025-01-03T16:00Z 33.7K followers, 39.2K engagements "Stoke's Bravest Son Destroyed Two German 'Tiger Tanks' WWII Victoria Cross Battle of Arnhem World War Two history writers James Holland and Al Murray are in Oosterbeek near Arnhem at the site where Lance Sergeant John 'Jack' Baskeyfield single-handedly destroyed two advancing German Tiger tanks in an incredible act of bravery for which he was the posthumous recipient of one of five Victoria Crosses awarded to men who fought in the Battle of Arnhem in September [----]. ✅ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@WW2WalkingTheGroundsub_confirmation=1 Baskeyfield served as the Gun Commander of 2" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hHIwekS02X8) 2025-01-31T16:00Z 41.6K followers, 52.6K engagements "Eye-Opening Moment: Easy Company Base Proximity to German Guns at Brecourt Manor #history #shorts #walkingtheground World War [--] historian James Holland and writer/comedian Al Murray are on Band of Brothers ground at Brecourt Manor. They are helping us understand how Easy Company from the US 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment led by Major Dick Winters was able to take out a German gun battery against seemingly insurmountable odds on D-Day a scene later immortalised in the TV mini series Band of Brothers. Join James Holland and Al Murray from the hit podcast We Have Ways of Making You Talk as" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jJCpUduEOS8) 2024-08-31T19:00Z 24.2K followers, [----] engagements "Hackett's Men Face WIPEOUT in Woods West of Arnhem Market Garden with Al Murray & James Holland World War II history writers Al Murray and James Holland follow in the fatal footsteps of the British 4th Parachute Brigade who landed west of Arnhem on 18th September [----] as part of Operation Market Garden ✅SUBSCRIBE / @ww2walkingtheground " On Tuesday 19th September with the element of surprise gone the [---] and 10th battalions of 4th Brigade commanded by Brigadier John "Shan" Hackett were confronting a much more organised German resistance (including from the 9th Panzer division) preventing them" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nS0AD-4UWTA) 2024-12-15T16:00Z 30.7K followers, 20.3K engagements "Four WWII Battalions Destroyed in the Streets of Arnhem Al Murray & James Holland Black Tuesday. The day that the Battle for Arnhem was lost by the British Airborne and any hope for a successful Operation Market Garden crumbled. Second World War historians Al Murray and James Holland walk the higher road towards the Arnhem town where pressure from surrounding Germans stopped the British attack in it's tracks cost many lives and forced a retreat back towards Oosterbeek. ✅SUBSCRIBE / @ww2walkingtheground #almurray #ww2walkingtheground #jamesholland #arnhem #operationmarketgarden #battleofarnhem" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nS9ig6hxMKI) 2025-01-10T16:00Z 34.3K followers, 27.7K engagements "Stuka Pilot's Automatic Pullout - The Luftwaffe Plane's Innovative Safety System The Stuka dive bomber was packed with innovations but did they outweigh some of its greater flaws" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oDrIFQnSGWE) 2025-10-05T16:02Z 79.6K followers, 21.3K engagements "Fatal Flaws in British Airborne Tactics Operation Market Garden with James Holland & Al Murray World War Two historians James Holland and Al Murray are on Drop Zone X [--] miles west of Arnhem where the British 1st Airborne division landed on the first day of Operation Market Garden Sept. 17th [----]. They discuss the formidable challenge faced by divisional commander Major General Urqhuart to both defend the drop zones for later airlifts and make a rapid assault on Arnhem and capture the bridge over the Rhine before German's forces could react. ✅ SUBSCRIBE / @ww2walkingtheground " Other popular" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oG2I0FER4Ak) 2024-11-22T16:30Z 27.4K followers, 22.9K engagements "James Holland and Al Murray Lost in the Bocage WW2 Headquarters 🚨 NEW VIDEO UPDATE: James Holland & Al Murray in Normandy Behind-the-Scenes of New Walking the Ground 📽 Hello Walking the Ground fans 👋 James Holland and Al Murray a the WW2 Headquarters crew are on the ground in Normandy this week filming exciting new content about what the battles that followed D-Day and the initial assault on the Normandy beaches. Titanic struggles through tough terrain coming up against some of the most fearsome German Divisions. That's why were taking a break from our weekly episode schedule but dont" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ozETikTSGAk) 2025-07-05T13:01Z 63.3K followers, 23.8K engagements "Why Al Murray resisted another parachute jump: #operationmarketgarden Al Murray World War II writer podcaster and presenter of WW2 Walking The Ground is at Ginkel Heath near Arnhem to watch the spectacular recreation of the [----] paratrooper drops commemorating the 80th anniversary of Operation Market Garden and the Battle of Arnhem. Catch the first episode of Al Murray and James Holland's new series following them as they walk the battlegrounds of Operation Market Garden here: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=LSUX5R2B01s&t=164s #history #ww2 #arnhem #almurray #jamesholland #dropzones" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pRZwqOUy3XE) 2024-09-21T16:10Z 24.2K followers, [----] engagements "Legendary Band of Brothers D-Day Action At Brecourt Manor WW2 Walking The Ground If you've seen Steven Spielberg's acclaimed mini-series Band of Brothers then this stop on James Holland and Al Murray's walking tour of D-Day battlegrounds will be familiar. Brcourt Manor near Utah Beach is where the men of Easy Company 2nd Battalion of the 506th PIR under the extraordinary leadership of Major Richard Winters carried out a daunting mission to take out a German battery in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. With an on-the-ground perspective James and Al reveal the strategies involved --" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=q1FuW-0mwsY) 2024-08-30T15:30Z 24.2K followers, 66.6K engagements "Arnhem: The Battle For A Bridge Too Far Operation Market Garden A Bridge Too Far Historians James Holland and Al Murray start at the drop zones and follow the fierce fighting around Arnhem in September [----] during the doomed Operation Market Garden. They uncover an ambush on a recce squadron a daring escape through a secret tunnel a General hiding in an attic and a key stretch of road that Al believes was crucial to the British Airbornes advance and how it all began to unravel as told in his bestselling book Arnhem: Black Tuesday. For the first time all the Walking the Ground: Market Garden" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sxIjsz1WRAU) 2025-09-18T15:50Z 75.4K followers, 18K engagements "TODAY AT 4pm James and Al Are in Sherwood Rangers Territory Normandy D-Day Your first look at a "lost episode" from last years WW2 Walking the Ground Normandy/D-Day documentary series. Join James Holland and Al Murray walk the historic WWII battlefield where Captain Keith Douglas celebrated war poet and Sherwood Rangers tank commander was killed just days after D-Day. From the Canadian massacre at Audrieu to the fierce inland fighting near Hill [---] they uncover a powerful story of friendship and sacrifice and reflect on the tragedy of so many young lives cut short. 🕓 Watch the full film" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tRHQQgMWRLs) 2025-06-05T12:09Z 52.6K followers, [----] engagements "Why Drop Zones and Deep Dark Woods Spelled Danger for the Jumpin General Operation Market Garden ✅ SUBSCRIBE / @ww2walkingtheground " What dangers and dilemmas did General Jim Gavin commander of the US 82nd Airborne division face at the start of Operation Market Garden Join World War Two historians James Holland and Al Murray on the 82nd airborne drop zones just three miles from the German border and follow them into the Groesbeek woods to unearth Gavin's command post. Popular episodes from the Operation Market Garden series: John S. Thompson's quick action to take Grave Bridge:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tlQe19nRz2w) 2024-10-23T15:01Z 77.6K followers, 44.6K engagements "Bravery Tragedy and Watership Down in Oosterbeek Airborne Cemetery Operation Market Garden Second World War historians and podcasters James Holland and Al Murray visit the Oosterbeek Airborne Cemetery the final resting place or commemoration site of more than [----] Allied soldiers killed during the Battle of Arnhem in September [----]. Al and James explore why the stories of those who commanded and fought in the failed Operation Market Garden have captivated us down the generations. They also search for the real-life soldier who inspired a key character in Richard Adams' best-selling novel" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uzxNYm-9H34) 2025-03-07T16:01Z 75.4K followers, 41.2K engagements "The Vital Fight to Secure Heumen Bridge Operation Market Garden with James Holland & Al Murray ✅ SUBSCRIBE / @ww2walkingtheground " World War II historians and good pals James Holland and Al Murray retrace the vital action to capture the bridge over the Maas-Waal canal at Heumen (bridge number 7) by the 504th PIR of the US 82nd Airborne during Operation Market Garden. Join James and Al on this latest WW2 battlefield exploration to understand why this was such a challenging but vital Market Garden action for the allies in September [----]. In case you missed it John S. Thompson's quick action to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wCPVSojZfRE) 2024-10-18T14:01Z 78.1K followers, 43.2K engagements "NEW WW2 Headquarters with James Holland & Al Murray now live James Holland and Al Murray are back with a brand NEW website for all things World War Two. Enlist today and set up your FREE account today: https://ww2headquarters.com At WW2 Headquarters we walk the ground dig into the archives get stuck into the detail and peel back the layers of the giant onion that is the Second World War. Exclusive videos podcasts WWII archive documents battlefield maps and expert interviews with historian James Holland and comedian and history writer Al Murray all in one place. Calling all the afflicted This" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zc_qgs-PAzs) 2025-04-18T14:01Z 41.7K followers, 10.5K engagements "Up Close to the AVRO LANCASTER Legendary WW2 Aircraft Join Al Murray for an exclusive complete tour inside one of the most legendary aircraft of the Second World War: the Avro Lancaster. Filmed on location at IWM Duxford we take you where few get to goinside the fuselage of this heavy bomber. From the bomb bay and the rear gunner's lonely post to the navigator's station and the pilot's cockpit Al explores every inch of the "Lanc." and considers how it compares to the American B-17. 00:00 Introduction to the AVRO Lancaster Bomber 02:05 The Bombload 04:28 The Tail and Manoeuvrability 07:17 The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kLDm_eSQ1Ks) 2026-02-06T16:01Z 104K followers, 154.7K engagements "Legendary WW2 Aircraft at the RAF Museum James Holland & Al Murray Join James Holland and Al Murray for an exclusive 'behind the ropes' private tour of the RAF Museum Hendon. Go beyond the barriers as the guys climb inside inspect and analyze the engineering secrets of WW2's most legendary fighters and bombers. 0:00 - Intro: Behind the ropes at RAF Hendon 0:19 - The Avro Lancaster: Inside the heavy bomber 8:48 - Bristol Beaufighter: The Twin engined bruiser 14:30 - The Wooden Wonder: De Havilland Mosquito 20:10 - The Rocket: Me [---] Komet 31:06 - Spitfire Vs Hurricane 33:40 - Hawker Hurricane:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=I6S4jXuGhDE) 2026-01-29T15:49Z 104K followers, 127.2K engagements "Were German tanks REALLY better than US tanks in WW2 🤔 Historian James Holland dives into the facts and fiction behind Fury starring Brad Pitt. Find out more in the full video on our channel 💥 #WW2 #WorldofTanks #MilitaryHistory #WarThunder #FuryMovie" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NY--4vHvMFM) 2026-01-20T18:30Z 104K followers, 133.7K engagements "Brad Pitt's 'Fury' tank up close 💥 Al Murray gets up close with the real Fury tank driven by Brad Pitt on screen 💥 Catch Als full walk-around of the iconic Sherman Easy Eight in the full film on our channel. #tank #fury #warthunder #worldoftanks #tankmuseum #ww2 #history" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KJ5DOPx3Dyg) 2026-01-17T18:30Z 104K followers, 343.2K engagements "Brad Pitt's Real FURY Sherman Tank Up Close - Is The Movie Accurate WW2 Historians React Is the FURY movie historically accurate WW2 historians Al Murray and James Holland examine Brad Pitt's actual M4A3E8 Sherman "Easy Eight" tank from the blockbuster film FURY and debate what it got right and wrong. Al Murray interviews Brad Pitt's real FURY tank and walks around the Sherman "Easy Eight" that made it one of WW2's most effective American tanks against German panzers while James Holland weighs in on whether FURY is realistic war cinema or Hollywood fiction. With special thanks to team at The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9RRg16AoTYU) 2026-01-15T16:27Z 104K followers, 73.4K engagements "Al Murray meets the LEGENDARY Tiger [---] tank From its capture on the battlefield to its arrival in the UK discover the engineering marvels (and tactical failures) behind the tank that terrified Allied forces. Watch the full 15-minute film with Al Murray on our channel 💥 #history #tanks #worldoftanks #warthunder #ww2" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=t_68hFJ1gO8) 2026-01-14T16:30Z 104K followers, 47.8K engagements "Al Murray explores the MOST FEARED tank of WW2 💥 Join Al Murray for a deep dive into the crown jewel of the Tank Museums collection: Tiger [---] the worlds only running Tiger [--] tank. Watch the full film with Al and tank historian Chris Copson on our channel now. #tanks #history #worldoftanks #ww2 #warthunder" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=G1hv67f9kbU) 2026-01-10T18:49Z 104K followers, 20.3K engagements "The Tiger Tank That TERRIFIED The Allies Al Murray at the Tank Museum Join Al Murray at The Tank Museum for an exclusive look at Tiger 131the world's only running Tiger I tank. Al explores the engineering and tactical realities behind the Second World War's most feared tankfrom mechanical truth versus propaganda to the dramatic capture by British Churchill tanks of the 48th Royal Tank Regiment in Tunisia [----]. And with help from tank historian Chris Copson Al finds out more about why the Tiger terrified Allied forces how it performed in combat and the incredible story of how this specific" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QEyB0_Ozof8) 2026-01-08T16:00Z 104K followers, 139K engagements "How many people fit inside this WW2 tank 😱 The M3 Grant may be overlooked but this U.S. tank played a vital role in the war. Join Al Murray at the Tank Museum as he explores its frontline story with William Bannister whose private collection forms a key part of the museums running fleet. Watch the full 10-minute film on our channel 💥 #WW2 #WorldWarTwo #TankMuseum #M3Grant #MilitaryHistory #WW2History #HistoricVehicles #WarThunder #WorldofTanks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SUSDP8f6rhE) 2026-01-07T19:28Z 104K followers, 36.9K engagements "The Cartography Behind History's Biggest Invasion D-Day Maps with James Holland WW2 historian James Holland examines the extraordinary maps created for Operation Overlord the D-Day invasion of Normandy [--] June [----] at the British Library's Secret Maps exhibition. From coastal intelligence to invasion planning maps used by Allied commanders James explores how cartography shaped the success of history's largest amphibious assault. These original maps reveal how the Allies analysed beaches defences terrain and inland routes transforming intelligence into a plan that put tens of thousands of men" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FoYnGzKRH_w) 2026-01-04T16:00Z 104K followers, 18.4K engagements "WW2 Escape Maps Hidden Inside Board Games and Hairbrushes James Holland at the British Library World War Two Historian James Holland is at the British Library's Secret Maps exhibition exploring the ingenious escape and evasion maps created for Allied servicemen and POWs during World War II. With expert curator Nik Dykes how these life-saving maps were hidden inside everyday objects from board games to hair brushes helping captured airmen and soldiers escape without alerting their Nazi captors. James examines the famous silk escape maps issued to Burma aircrew designed to be durable silent and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vcHZVVPHNtc) 2026-01-01T16:01Z 104K followers, 24.6K engagements "A Christmas Pint: Reflecting on [----] WW2 Headquarters Its Christmas were in the pub and it feels like the right moment to pause and take stock. James Holland and Al Murray meet up over a festive pint to look back on [----] a year packed with travel filming laughter and some genuinely unforgettable WW2 history. From behind-the-scenes moments at the RAF Museum to recording the Battle of Britain Walking the Ground series trips to the Tank Museum IWM Duxford Portsmouth Historic Quarter climbing into Midget Subs in Gosport and an extraordinary visit to Malta (with content coming your way in 2026)" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sAt11g2BRi0) 2025-12-24T12:01Z 104K followers, 33.1K engagements "Al Murray climbs inside a forgotten WW2 tank In our new film Al heads to the Tank Museum to explore two often overlooked U.S. WW2 tanks: the M3 Grant and the M5 Stuart Light Tank. Watch the full video on our channel 💥 #history #tanks #worldoftanks #warthunder" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YW1ceCnuHkc) 2025-12-19T19:38Z 104K followers, 12.5K engagements "Forgotten U.S. Tanks of WW2 M3 Grant & M5 Stuart Al Murray at The Tank Museum Al Murray explores two remarkable U.S. Second World War tanks the M3 Grant and the M5 Stuart Light Tank. William Bannister of the Bannister Collection explains how his private collection has become an integral part of The Tank Museums running fleet and why his personal mission is to see at least one example of every British tank type restored and running. As a volunteer and trustee William offers a rare insight into the dedication engineering effort and long-term vision required to keep these historic vehicles" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CRRHR4CcyvI) 2025-12-18T16:00Z 104K followers, 32.4K engagements "Discover one of WW2's STRANGEST vehicles 👀 Al Murray headed to the Tank Museum to find out more about an unusual piece of German engineering from World War Two - the Kettenkrad. Watch the full video with the Tank Workshop Team on our channel 🎥 #history #historytok #ww2history #ww2 #military" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XSJ3t6cSM9I) 2025-12-15T17:00Z 104K followers, 42.4K engagements "Step aboard the Spitfire of the Sea with Al Murray & James Holland History at full throttle ⚡ Al Murray and James Holland jump aboard MGB [--] at Portsmouth Historic Quarter to experience this deadly WW2 warship out on the Solent. 🎬 Watch the full film now on our YouTube channel. #ww2 #history #portsmouth" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8PsF6VyNPdo) 2025-12-13T19:36Z 104K followers, 19.3K engagements "All Aboard MGB [--] The Supreme WW2 Motor Gun Boat with Al Murray & James Holland MGB [--] was a British WW2 Motor Gun Boat of the Royal Navy often described as the Spitfire of the Seas fast lightly built and brutally effective. Designed for speed and striking power boats like MGB [--] were used to hunt enemy E-boats protect convoys and carry out aggressive coastal operations in some of the most dangerous waters of the war. In this film James Holland and Al Murray visit MGB [--] at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard before taking her out into the Solent for an unforgettable high-speed run. As the engines" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ydFfMIEGjdc) 2025-12-11T16:01Z 104K followers, 82.2K engagements "Unpacking YOUR questions on WW2 with Al Murray & James Holland From wartime myths to major turning points Al & James break down your burning questions on some of the most famous campaigns of WW2. Explore even more history on our YouTube channel 💥 #ww2 #history #questions #worldwartwo" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ucK2o1nrOLw) 2025-12-08T20:02Z 104K followers, 34.5K engagements "Why the Comet was Britain's BEST tank in WW2 🔥 Al Murray takes a deep dive into the most formidable British tank of the war. Watch the full 15-minute video on our YouTube channel #ww2 #tanks #comet #history #warthunder #worldoftanks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5zuMo6MEkZY) 2025-12-05T16:30Z 104K followers, 182.1K engagements "Al Murray & The COMET - Britain's Greatest Tank of WW2 Climb aboard the WW2 Comet tank with Al Murray and The Tank Museums historian James Donaldson as they sit astride the hull and dive into the story of one of Britains most formidable late-war machines. Discover the fascinating history of the Comet tank a machine that earned its place as Britain's most formidable tank of its time. With its impressive combination of firepower mobility and armor the Comet tank played a significant role in World War II leaving a lasting impact on the development of armored vehicles. In this video we'll delve" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=a4PpaGfM54U) 2025-12-04T16:00Z 104K followers, 76.4K engagements "Why did Churchill call these tanks 'NO DAMN GOOD' Al Murray teams up with historian James Donaldson at the Tank Museum to reveal the Churchill's rocky beginnings - and how it was improved Watch the full video on our channel 💥 #history #ww2 #worldoftanks #warthunder #tanks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=spV4X8ge0yM) 2025-11-29T17:54Z 104K followers, 68.9K engagements "Al Murray on the Churchill Tank -- WW2 Armoured Warfare LEGEND Join Al Murray at The Tank Museum Bovington as he delves into the fascinating history of the British Churchill Tank an iconic vehicle that played a significant role in World War [--]. With its impressive firepower and robust design the Churchill Tank was a game-changer on the WW2 battlefield providing British forces with a reliable and powerful tool to take on the enemy. Al Murray and historian James Donaldson reveal the power and impact of the Churchill Tank exploring its development combat history and the impact it had on the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kFnOLGpOi6Q) 2025-11-27T16:01Z 104K followers, 102.2K engagements "James Holland & Al Murray Answer YOUR Questions on WW2 Generals Got a burning question for Jim & Al Send it our way 🔥 🏠 Visit ww2headquarters.com & sign up for FREE 📧 Subscribe to our newsletter on the sign up form 👋 Open the welcome email 💬 Hit 'Ask a Question' & send yours in Don't miss your chance to quiz the pros 🎖 #history #ww2 #ww2history" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=orlD0BsQjB8) 2025-11-24T19:24Z 104K followers, 22.7K engagements "How the Matilda II SHOCKED the Germans in [----] Al Murray explores this iconic WW2 tank with historian James Donaldson at the Tank Museum - full video on our channel 💥 #ww2 #history #tanks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oecjGBIy11Y) 2025-11-21T19:17Z 104K followers, 20.5K engagements "Al Murray FALLS IN LOVE with Matilda II Britain's Most Underrated WW2 Tank Al Murray gets up close and personal with the Matilda II tank at The Tank Museum Bovington. With the museums historian James Donaldson Al discusses this underrated WW2 British tank's legendary armour powerful weaponry and combat history how it shaped World War II battles from France [----] to North Africa and why its engineering made the Matilda II strategically important in the war. 👉 MORE WW2 HEAVY METAL King Tiger V2 Ultra-Rare Prototype of G. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE: / @ww2headquarters Support The Tank Museum's King Tiger" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2VLQZo82YHg) 2025-11-20T16:00Z 104K followers, 106.8K engagements "Step inside the ultimate tank workshop 💥 Al Murray met the engineering team at the Tank Museum to find out more about their impressive fleet. Watch the full video on our channel 🫡 Which tank is your favourite 🤔 #history #tanks #ww2" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RUj2bz2zbt8) 2025-11-18T19:32Z 104K followers, 11.3K engagements "Keeping [--] WW2 Tanks READY TO ROLL at a Moment's Notice Al Murray goes backstage at The Tank Museum on Tiger Day to meet the engineers who maintain over fifty historic World War [--] tanks in running condition including Tiger [---] Churchill Sherman Cromwell and Comet tanks. 👉 PREVIOUS EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=idH0Q2_rYvw 🔔 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1 Discover what it takes to keep 80-year-old WW2 armoured vehicles fully operational and why the facilities at The Tank Museum Bovington are among the most advanced tank restoration workshops" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=efFc-yHmh2k) 2025-11-16T16:01Z 104K followers, 33.7K engagements "How long could WW2 submarine crews stay underwater 😱 Al Murray and James Holland dive into the history of Britain's X-Craft miniature submarines with expert Jason Webb. Watch the full video on our channel 💥 #history #ww2 #military #submarine" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Hld47-4OKho) 2025-11-16T13:24Z 104K followers, 17.3K engagements "Inside a WW2 X-Craft SUBMARINE With Al Murray & James Holland Murray and James Holland explore Britain's X-Craft "midget" submarines at the National Museum of the Royal Navy with expert Jason Webb. Inside X-24 the only surviving operational X-Craft submarine they uncover how these secret WW2 weapons attacked the German battleship Tirpitz in Norway daring underwater missions that won Victoria Crosses and changed naval warfare forever 🔔SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1 ✅SIGN-UP: https://www.ww2headquarters.com/newsletter 00:00 Introduction to the X-Craft" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JenyGGG98VY) 2025-11-13T16:00Z 104K followers, 65.7K engagements "Inside The WW2 Dakota That Hunted Hitlers U-Boats Al Murray & James Holland Al Murray and James Holland visit Duxford to explore R4D Ready For Duty a rare WW2 US Navy C-47 Dakota. that once hunted German U-boats and protected Allied convoys in the Battle of the Atlantic. With exclusive cockpit access Al and Jim uncover how a humble transport plane became a Nazi submarine hunter and hear the story of its incredible flight across the Atlantic by the Commemorative Air Force 👉MORE WW2 AIRCRAFT EPISODES: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5W9SHxGF4E-GyCkvO16RX9x 🔔SUBSCRIBE:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-LU5lFv3fhQ) 2025-11-09T16:00Z 104K followers, 42.5K engagements "Tiger II Germanys ultimate WW2 tank Al Murray gets up close to the King Tiger v [--]. Armed with an [--] mm KwK [--] gun the Tiger II could destroy enemy armour from over [----] metres away nearly two miles Its firepower was unmatched giving it the ability to hit targets long before they could strike back. But all that armour and engineering came at a cost. Slow to build hard to maintain and fuel-hungry the Tiger II proved that even the most powerful gun couldnt win a war on its own. 🔔Subscribe for more WW2 HEAVY METAL with Al Murray" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_1Sf7qRJ2DQ) 2025-11-08T11:30Z 104K followers, 59.2K engagements "Al Murray on GIGANTIC WW2 German Tanks Al Murray reveals why bigger wasnt always better for Germanys WW2 tanks. With thicker armour bigger guns and cutting-edge engineering the Tiger I and Tiger II were meant to dominate the WWII battlefield. But complex engineering endless breakdowns and massive fuel demands crippled their effectiveness. 🔔Subscribe for more WW2 HEAVY METAL https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5WZILes0tere6txUPFXywbS #WW2 #WW2History #TigerTank #GermanTanks #WW2Headquarters #AlMurray #TheTankMuseum #TigerII #WW2Tanks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3d8_sWV0s7o) 2025-11-07T14:39Z 104K followers, 58.2K engagements "Spitfires' Merlin Engine Secrets - Coolant Generators & Carburettor Explained A masterclass in WW2 aviation engineering from aircraft restorer and pilot Richard Grace. Understand the engineering genius of the Spitfires Rolls-Royce Merlin engine from its clever coolant system to the generator setup and iconic carburettor design. A masterclass in WW2 aviation engineering from one of the few people who still flies and maintains these legendary aircraft. Explore more WW2 aircraft with James Holland and Al Murray here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5W9SHxGF4E-GyCkvO16RX9x #WW2" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ylYsGTNQLT8) 2025-11-07T12:31Z 104K followers, [----] engagements "King Tiger V2 Ultra-Rare Prototype of Germany's Monster Tank NEW SERIES with Al Murray NEW SERIES Al Murray is at The Tank Museum to explore the King Tiger V2 the ultra-rare prototype of Germany's Tiger II heavy tank from the second world war . Learn about this monster of a tank's secret wartime testing at Henschel's Haustenbeck facility how it helped fix design flaws before combat and how this unique machine with pre-production turret armour and experimental fittings is now being restored to running condition. ⚙MORE WW2 HEAVY METAL:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=idH0Q2_rYvw) 2025-11-06T16:01Z 104K followers, 86.3K engagements "Why the Rolls Royce Merlin engine was the easiest to maintain #spitfire Pilot Richard Grace reveals why the iconic Rolls-Royce Merlin engine the heart of the WW2 Spitfire was considered one of the easiest aircraft engines to maintain. Discover the genius of its design the precision engineering behind its reliability and the sound that defined an era of British air power. #WW2 #Spitfire #RollsRoyceMerlin #WW2Aviation #RichardGrace #WW2Headquarters #BattleOfBritain #AviationHistory" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ETddzyKIdxc) 2025-11-06T12:30Z 104K followers, 19.8K engagements "Al Murray & James Holland fly a Spitfire James Holland and Al Murray take to the skies in a real WW2 Spitfire the legendary fighter that defined the Battle of Britain. Feel the roar of the Merlin engine see the view from the cockpit and experience history in flight. #WW2 #Spitfire #WW2Headquarters #AlMurray #JamesHolland #BattleOfBritain #WW2Aviation #FlyingLegends" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yHTXqyk0nCc) 2025-11-05T18:10Z 104K followers, 16.7K engagements "Al Murray meets the tanks that won (and lost) WW2 Al Murray dives into the steel beasts of the Second World War from the Sherman Firefly to the Tiger I. Big armour bigger stories. New Heavy Metal series coming soon from WW2 Headquarters filmed at The Tank Museum Bovington. #WW2 #WW2Tanks #WW2History #WorldWarTwo #TankWarfare #MilitaryHistory #ArmouredWarfare #TankBattles #WW2Weapons" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_Pk7K2lKZwU) 2025-11-05T17:15Z 104K followers, 10.6K engagements "Al Murray On The TANKS That Won (and Lost) WW2 NEW SERIES TRAILER 📣 NEW SERIES Subscribe now so you dont miss a moment of WW2 HEAVY METAL https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1 Join Al Murray behind the velvet rope at The Tank Museum to get hands on with most powerful tanks of World War Two including the ultra-rare Prototype King Tiger the fearsome Tiger Mk I the Churchill Comet Matilda [--] and much more. Across eight action-packed episodes Al meets the incredible people who keep these machines alive from expert mechanics and passionate collectors to the museums brilliant" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pRdDVqqgXCY) 2025-11-03T17:01Z 104K followers, 13.9K engagements "Flying A Living Piece Of WWII History In A Real Spitfire Join James Holland and Al Murray as they embark on the ultimate military history adventure a flight in a real second world war Spitfire. This extraordinary experience offers a rare glimpse into the life of the combat pilots who once flew these legendary aircraft during the Second World War. With its rich aviation heritage the Supermarine Spitfire remains an enduring symbol of British determination innovation and engineering brilliance. In this thrilling flight James and Al step into the cockpit to experience first-hand the power" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=prwTZrGrjng) 2025-11-02T13:43Z 104K followers, 56.5K engagements "How the Observer Corps used an Azimuth Sighting to track Nazi raiders #battleofbritain Today is the [---] th anniversary of the Observer Corps So what better way to celebrate than a demonstration by Tim Willbond of the Azimuth used by the Royal Observer Corps in Britain during WW2 and crucially during the Battle of Britain #ww2headquarters #history #jamesholland #almurray #battleofbritain #ww2 #ww2history #aviation #raf #observercorps #wwii #wwiihistory" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oev9ysHImdw) 2025-10-29T11:44Z 104K followers, 20.4K engagements "How the RAF Defeated the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain An episode teaser for our final part of our epic WW2 Walking The Ground series on the Battle of Britain. If you want to know how the RAF finally smashed the Luftwaffe and won the battle - head over to @WW2Headquarters and enjoy the series" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_K4fTQWtmYg) 2025-10-27T17:00Z 104K followers, 13.5K engagements "Battle of Britain - Why Germany NEEDED to Win James Holland and Al Murray on why the Battle of Britain was so vital for both sides and how loosing it ultimately cost the Germans in [----] and beyond. #ww2headquarters #history #battleofbritain #jamesholland #almurray #raf #aviation #ww2history #luftwaffe #1940" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SsoWcC9EEA4) 2025-10-27T12:00Z 104K followers, 17.3K engagements "12. How The RAF Finally Broke The Luftwaffe in The Battle of Britain PART [--] Al Murray and James Holland trace the dramatic final weeks of the Battle of Britain. They reveal how German morale crumbled and how Dowding's revolutionary air defence system changed warfare forever -- only for him to be dismissed weeks later. They examine a captured Heinkel at Duxford and uncover the secret bugging that revealed what German pilots really thought. 👉 Previous Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=47gouOOVoMc 🔔 / @ww2headquarters 🌐 https://www.ww2headquarters.com 📱 Follow Us: Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5Kph8cdZmKU) 2025-10-26T15:00Z 104K followers, 68.4K engagements "RAF Tactics: Breaking Up German Bomber Formations How did Fighter Command defend London when their squadrons were scattered across the south of England By pairing up Spitfire and Hurricane squadrons like the Polish [---] and [---] to peck away at incoming bomber formations before they could strike the capital. #WW2 #BattleofBritain #Spitfire #Hurricane #RAF #WW2History #JamesHolland #AlMurray #WW2Headquarters" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oNwTXvbOcIY) 2025-10-24T15:55Z 104K followers, 20.4K engagements "There Are None. Churchills Shock at RAF Uxbridge Battle of Britain Day James Holland takes Al Murray to RAF Uxbridge the underground nerve centre of Fighter Command to relive the moment Winston Churchill watched the Battle of Britain unfold. As waves of German bombers crossed the Channel Churchill asked Air Vice-Marshal Keith Park how many fighter reserves remained. The answer: none. Watch as James and Al reveal how this tense exchange captured the very heart of [--] September [----] the day Britains fate hung in the balance. #WW2 #BattleOfBritain #JamesHolland #AlMurray #WW2History #Churchill" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OdKKvOKOxT0) 2025-10-24T11:00Z 104K followers, 15.5K engagements "WW2 RAF Pilot Rams Dornier's above Victoria Station James recounts the incredible story of the RAF Hurricane pilot who rams a Dornier bomber and sends it crashing into London's Victoria train station on September 15th [----] - Battle of Britain day #ww2headquarters #battleofbritain #ww2 #jamesholland #almurray #ww2history #aviation #wwiii #ww2secrets #hurricane" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XMgFkrPHASQ) 2025-10-23T16:48Z 104K followers, 18.5K engagements "11. Why Is Battle of Britain Day On September 15th PART [--] Al Murray and James Holland walk the ground at Bentley Priory RAF Northolt and Biggin Hill to unpack how Dowding Park and Fighter Command turned 15th September [----] -- Battle of Britain Day -- into a resounding RAF victory. From radar plots and squadron tactics to Ray Holmes famous ram we track the two major raids over London at crux of the battle 👉 ALL EPISODES: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5XB7l6BFx2LXMAj01LFnZdU 🔔 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1 🌐 MORE films podcasts and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=47gouOOVoMc) 2025-10-23T15:00Z 104K followers, 79.4K engagements "German Stuka Dive Bomber The Blitzkrieg's Deadly Secret The German Ju [--] Stuka the infamous dive bomber that terrorised Europe in [----]. James Holland and Al Murray explore how its terrifying siren pinpoint accuracy and early success couldnt save it once the RAF fought back. #WW2 #Stuka #Ju87 #BattleOfBritain #Luftwaffe #JamesHolland #AlMurray #WW2Headquarters #WalkingTheGround #WW2History #AviationHistory #FighterCommand #RAF #GermanAirForce" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=a8xL5QSKNNg) 2025-10-23T07:00Z 104K followers, [----] engagements "WWII Luftwaffe Fighters Tactical Errors and Operational Failures James Holland and Al Murray discuss how Hermann Grings flawed orders crippled the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain forcing German pilots into tactical and operational mistakes they couldnt recover from. #BattleOfBritain #WW2 #JamesHolland #AlMurray #Luftwaffe #HermannGring #RAF #FighterCommand #WW2History #WalkingTheGround #WW2Headquarters #me109" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1CPHo-FZUfQ) 2025-10-22T17:25Z 104K followers, 61.5K engagements "WW2 German Pilot's CRAZY Escape You Won't Believe This Story Luftwaffe pilot Franz von Werra was shot down over England but his story didnt end there. The only German POW to successfully escape from British captivity and make it back to Germany von Werras daring journey took him across continents and through incredible odds. Watch James Holland and Al Murray uncover the true story behind one of WW2s most remarkable escapes. #WW2 #FranzVonWerra #Luftwaffe #WW2History #WW2Headquarters #AlMurray #JamesHolland #escape #me109 #nazis #WWII #secondworldwar #aviationhistory" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kH2DnThbBQI) 2025-10-21T09:41Z 104K followers, 57.7K engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"11. Why Is Battle of Britain Day On September 15th PART [--] Al Murray and James Holland walk the ground at Bentley Priory RAF Northolt and Biggin Hill to unpack how Dowding Park and Fighter Command turned 15th September [----] -- Battle of Britain Day -- into a resounding RAF victory. From radar plots and squadron tactics to Ray Holmes famous ram we track the two major raids over London at crux of the battle 👉 ALL EPISODES: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5XB7l6BFx2LXMAj01LFnZdU 🔔 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1 🌐 MORE films podcasts and"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T15:00Z 104K followers, 79.4K engagements
"Top [--] Reasons the Sherman Was the Best All-Round Tank of WW2 James Holland Was the Sherman really the underdog or was it the smartest tank of the Second World War In this punchy 5-minute film WW2 historian James Holland gives his Top [--] reasons why the M4 Sherman was the best all-round tank of the war. From reliability and ease of repair to smart battlefield tactics and sheer numbers the Sherman may not have been the heaviest but it was built to win. 👉 Want more Watch James climb inside a Sherman M4 in our full deep-dive film: 📍Filmed on location at Volusian Valor Days Florida:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-29T14:00Z 104K followers, 297.7K engagements
"6. Inside A Heinkel He [---] Cockpit RARE Access to German Bombers Battle of Britain PART [--] James Holland and Al Murray get unprecedented access to the Luftwaffe's bomber force at RAF Museum Hendonclimbing into the cockpit of a Heinkel He [---] and getting up close to the legendary Stuka dive bomber. They reveal why Germany's fearsome WW2 aircraftso effective in Poland and Francewere outmatched by Britain's integrated air defence system Spitfires and Hurricanes in the Battle of Britain in [----]. 👉 ALL EPISODES: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5XB7l6BFx2LXMAj01LFnZdU 🔔 SUBSCRIBE:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-05T15:03Z 104K followers, 292.5K engagements
"Up Close to the AVRO LANCASTER Legendary WW2 Aircraft Join Al Murray for an exclusive complete tour inside one of the most legendary aircraft of the Second World War: the Avro Lancaster. Filmed on location at IWM Duxford we take you where few get to goinside the fuselage of this heavy bomber. From the bomb bay and the rear gunner's lonely post to the navigator's station and the pilot's cockpit Al explores every inch of the "Lanc." and considers how it compares to the American B-17. 00:00 Introduction to the AVRO Lancaster Bomber 02:05 The Bombload 04:28 The Tail and Manoeuvrability 07:17 The"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T16:01Z 104K followers, 154.7K engagements
"Inside The WW2 Dakota That Hunted Hitlers U-Boats Al Murray & James Holland Al Murray and James Holland visit Duxford to explore R4D Ready For Duty a rare WW2 US Navy C-47 Dakota. that once hunted German U-boats and protected Allied convoys in the Battle of the Atlantic. With exclusive cockpit access Al and Jim uncover how a humble transport plane became a Nazi submarine hunter and hear the story of its incredible flight across the Atlantic by the Commemorative Air Force 👉MORE WW2 AIRCRAFT EPISODES: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5W9SHxGF4E-GyCkvO16RX9x 🔔SUBSCRIBE:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-09T16:00Z 104K followers, 42.5K engagements
"12. How The RAF Finally Broke The Luftwaffe in The Battle of Britain PART [--] Al Murray and James Holland trace the dramatic final weeks of the Battle of Britain. They reveal how German morale crumbled and how Dowding's revolutionary air defence system changed warfare forever -- only for him to be dismissed weeks later. They examine a captured Heinkel at Duxford and uncover the secret bugging that revealed what German pilots really thought. 👉 Previous Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=47gouOOVoMc 🔔 / @ww2headquarters 🌐 https://www.ww2headquarters.com 📱 Follow Us: Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-26T15:00Z 104K followers, 68.4K engagements
"Forgotten U.S. Tanks of WW2 M3 Grant & M5 Stuart Al Murray at The Tank Museum Al Murray explores two remarkable U.S. Second World War tanks the M3 Grant and the M5 Stuart Light Tank. William Bannister of the Bannister Collection explains how his private collection has become an integral part of The Tank Museums running fleet and why his personal mission is to see at least one example of every British tank type restored and running. As a volunteer and trustee William offers a rare insight into the dedication engineering effort and long-term vision required to keep these historic vehicles"
YouTube Link 2025-12-18T16:00Z 104K followers, 32.4K engagements
"Legendary WW2 Aircraft at the RAF Museum James Holland & Al Murray Join James Holland and Al Murray for an exclusive 'behind the ropes' private tour of the RAF Museum Hendon. Go beyond the barriers as the guys climb inside inspect and analyze the engineering secrets of WW2's most legendary fighters and bombers. 0:00 - Intro: Behind the ropes at RAF Hendon 0:19 - The Avro Lancaster: Inside the heavy bomber 8:48 - Bristol Beaufighter: The Twin engined bruiser 14:30 - The Wooden Wonder: De Havilland Mosquito 20:10 - The Rocket: Me [---] Komet 31:06 - Spitfire Vs Hurricane 33:40 - Hawker Hurricane:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T15:49Z 104K followers, 127.2K engagements
"The Tiger Tank That TERRIFIED The Allies Al Murray at the Tank Museum Join Al Murray at The Tank Museum for an exclusive look at Tiger 131the world's only running Tiger I tank. Al explores the engineering and tactical realities behind the Second World War's most feared tankfrom mechanical truth versus propaganda to the dramatic capture by British Churchill tanks of the 48th Royal Tank Regiment in Tunisia [----]. And with help from tank historian Chris Copson Al finds out more about why the Tiger terrified Allied forces how it performed in combat and the incredible story of how this specific"
YouTube Link 2026-01-08T16:00Z 104K followers, 139K engagements
"Al Murray & The COMET - Britain's Greatest Tank of WW2 Climb aboard the WW2 Comet tank with Al Murray and The Tank Museums historian James Donaldson as they sit astride the hull and dive into the story of one of Britains most formidable late-war machines. Discover the fascinating history of the Comet tank a machine that earned its place as Britain's most formidable tank of its time. With its impressive combination of firepower mobility and armor the Comet tank played a significant role in World War II leaving a lasting impact on the development of armored vehicles. In this video we'll delve"
YouTube Link 2025-12-04T16:00Z 104K followers, 76.4K engagements
"3. Did the Messerschmitt Me109 Have the Edge over the Spitfire in The Battle of Britain PART [--] James Holland and Al Murray put the Luftwaffes Battle of Britain fightersthe Messerschmitt Me109 and twin-engine Me110under the microscope in Part [--] of our ground-up exploration of the people places and machines that decided the fate of Britain in [----]. 👉ALL EPISODES https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5XB7l6BFx2LXMAj01LFnZdU. 🔔SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1 🌐 MORE films podcasts and archives at https://www.ww2headquarters.com Design. Firepower."
YouTube Link 2025-09-25T17:33Z 104K followers, 306.4K engagements
"Al Murray's Unbelievable Experience Flying a WWII Lancaster Bomber In A Barn Ever wondered what it was like to fly a Lancaster bomber on a World War Two mission in the dead of night In this immersive film Al Murray and James Holland experience the famous Dambusters raid over the Mhne Dam inside the worlds first WWII Avro Lancaster flight simulator using genuine wartime controls under an original [----] canopy housed in a barn in Dorset. The simulator is a meticulously built replica cockpit packed with original WWII gauges instruments and kit all constructed to exact wartime specifications. With"
YouTube Link 2025-05-29T15:01Z 104K followers, 269.2K engagements
"In the Footsteps of the US Forces Who Stormed Omaha Beach on D-Day With James Holland & Al Murray ✅ Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1". History writers James Holland and Al Murray are walking the ground at Omaha the most iconic of all the D-Day landing beaches on the Normandy coast. By following in the footsteps of the US forces they seek to understand the challenges they faced as they landed and stormed the beach on June 6th [----]. After exploring WN60 and the strength of the German defences they walk the Fox Green and Easy Red sectors where the US 1st"
YouTube Link 2024-08-23T15:00Z 104K followers, 88.5K engagements
"King Tiger V2 Ultra-Rare Prototype of Germany's Monster Tank NEW SERIES with Al Murray NEW SERIES Al Murray is at The Tank Museum to explore the King Tiger V2 the ultra-rare prototype of Germany's Tiger II heavy tank from the second world war . Learn about this monster of a tank's secret wartime testing at Henschel's Haustenbeck facility how it helped fix design flaws before combat and how this unique machine with pre-production turret armour and experimental fittings is now being restored to running condition. ⚙MORE WW2 HEAVY METAL:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T16:01Z 104K followers, 86.3K engagements
"Al Murray on the Churchill Tank -- WW2 Armoured Warfare LEGEND Join Al Murray at The Tank Museum Bovington as he delves into the fascinating history of the British Churchill Tank an iconic vehicle that played a significant role in World War [--]. With its impressive firepower and robust design the Churchill Tank was a game-changer on the WW2 battlefield providing British forces with a reliable and powerful tool to take on the enemy. Al Murray and historian James Donaldson reveal the power and impact of the Churchill Tank exploring its development combat history and the impact it had on the"
YouTube Link 2025-11-27T16:01Z 104K followers, 102.2K engagements
"Spitfire Mk1 vs Me109E FACE-OFF Legendary Battle of Britain Aircraft The ultimate Battle of Britain showdown 🛩 James Holland and Al Murray go head-to-head as they compare the iconic Spitfire Mk1 and the formidable German Me109Etwo fighter planes that defined the skies over Britain in [----]. From speed and manoeuvrability to armament and design we break down what made these aircraft legendary in dogfights and why they captured the imaginations of pilots and historians alike. Which plane would you have wanted in the cockpit 📍 Filmed on location at RAF Museum London with expert insights from"
YouTube Link 2025-09-05T13:01Z 104K followers, 109.4K engagements
"6th Airborne's First Contact at Pegasus Bridge Vital for D-Day Success WW2 Walking The Ground Join WWII historian James Holland and writer and comedian Al Murray on their battlefield tour of Normandy for their on-the-ground perspective on the vital seizure of Pegasus Bridge by British Airborne forces on D-Day 6th June [----]. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1". 🔔 Popular episodes in the Normandy/D-Day Series: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=q1FuW-0mwsY&t=21s https://www.youtube.com/watchv=3rwAJtY4Q9k https://www.youtube.com/watchv=p-_KqB9iKgw 🗒 Episode Notes"
YouTube Link 2024-07-19T13:00Z 102K followers, 132K engagements
"4. How The Spitfire and Hurricane Won The Battle of Britain PART [--] James Holland and Al Murray take a close look at the Supermarine Spitfire Mk I and Hawker Hurricane two of the RAFs most iconic WWII fighters. Part of our Battle of Britain series which explores the people places and machines that shaped Britains fate in [----] 👉ALL EPISODES https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5XB7l6BFx2LXMAj01LFnZdU. 🔔SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1 🌐 EXPLORE MORE films & podcasts at https://www.ww2headquarters.com Filmed on location at Biggin Hills Heritage"
YouTube Link 2025-09-28T17:00Z 101K followers, 149.2K engagements
"Why the Comet was Britain's BEST tank in WW2 🔥 Al Murray takes a deep dive into the most formidable British tank of the war. Watch the full 15-minute video on our YouTube channel #ww2 #tanks #comet #history #warthunder #worldoftanks"
YouTube Link 2025-12-05T16:30Z 104K followers, 182.1K engagements
"D-Day Hero Stanley Hollis VC's Remarkable Act of Gallantry WW2 Walking the Ground James and Al are tracing the legendary path of Stanley Hollis Company Sergeant Major D Company who stormed Gold Beach as part of the D-Day landings with the 6th Battalion Green Howards. Hollis accomplished two incredible acts of bravery earning him the only D-Day Victoria Cross the highest British honour for courage. In this second episode centred on Hollis James and Al venture to the village of Crepon just a few miles from the Normandy invasion beaches. Riding in James' classic Citroen they arrive at the hidden"
YouTube Link 2024-08-02T14:00Z 102K followers, 56.6K engagements
"German Stuka Dive Bomber The Blitzkrieg's Deadly Secret The German Ju [--] Stuka the infamous dive bomber that terrorised Europe in [----]. James Holland and Al Murray explore how its terrifying siren pinpoint accuracy and early success couldnt save it once the RAF fought back. #WW2 #Stuka #Ju87 #BattleOfBritain #Luftwaffe #JamesHolland #AlMurray #WW2Headquarters #WalkingTheGround #WW2History #AviationHistory #FighterCommand #RAF #GermanAirForce"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T07:00Z 104K followers, [----] engagements
"Inside A Sherman M4 Tank with WW2 Historian James Holland James Holland asks was the Sherman outgunned by the German Panther and Tiger. or was it actually the tank the Allies needed to help win the Second World War In this exclusive film WW2 historian and broadcaster James Holland climbs inside a fully restored M4 Sherman to show exactly how it worked. From the simple stick gear controls and override fire switch to the gun and transmission system James explores how the Sherman delivered reliable firepower and battlefield flexibilitywhile remaining easy to drive quick to repair in the field"
YouTube Link 2025-06-29T12:33Z 102K followers, 33.6K engagements
"Al Murray on GIGANTIC WW2 German Tanks Al Murray reveals why bigger wasnt always better for Germanys WW2 tanks. With thicker armour bigger guns and cutting-edge engineering the Tiger I and Tiger II were meant to dominate the WWII battlefield. But complex engineering endless breakdowns and massive fuel demands crippled their effectiveness. 🔔Subscribe for more WW2 HEAVY METAL https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5WZILes0tere6txUPFXywbS #WW2 #WW2History #TigerTank #GermanTanks #WW2Headquarters #AlMurray #TheTankMuseum #TigerII #WW2Tanks"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T14:39Z 104K followers, 58.2K engagements
"The Cartography Behind History's Biggest Invasion D-Day Maps with James Holland WW2 historian James Holland examines the extraordinary maps created for Operation Overlord the D-Day invasion of Normandy [--] June [----] at the British Library's Secret Maps exhibition. From coastal intelligence to invasion planning maps used by Allied commanders James explores how cartography shaped the success of history's largest amphibious assault. These original maps reveal how the Allies analysed beaches defences terrain and inland routes transforming intelligence into a plan that put tens of thousands of men"
YouTube Link 2026-01-04T16:00Z 104K followers, 18.4K engagements
"How many people fit inside this WW2 tank 😱 The M3 Grant may be overlooked but this U.S. tank played a vital role in the war. Join Al Murray at the Tank Museum as he explores its frontline story with William Bannister whose private collection forms a key part of the museums running fleet. Watch the full 10-minute film on our channel 💥 #WW2 #WorldWarTwo #TankMuseum #M3Grant #MilitaryHistory #WW2History #HistoricVehicles #WarThunder #WorldofTanks"
YouTube Link 2026-01-07T19:28Z 104K followers, 36.9K engagements
"Discover one of WW2's STRANGEST vehicles 👀 Al Murray headed to the Tank Museum to find out more about an unusual piece of German engineering from World War Two - the Kettenkrad. Watch the full video with the Tank Workshop Team on our channel 🎥 #history #historytok #ww2history #ww2 #military"
YouTube Link 2025-12-15T17:00Z 104K followers, 42.4K engagements
"Tiger II Germanys ultimate WW2 tank Al Murray gets up close to the King Tiger v [--]. Armed with an [--] mm KwK [--] gun the Tiger II could destroy enemy armour from over [----] metres away nearly two miles Its firepower was unmatched giving it the ability to hit targets long before they could strike back. But all that armour and engineering came at a cost. Slow to build hard to maintain and fuel-hungry the Tiger II proved that even the most powerful gun couldnt win a war on its own. 🔔Subscribe for more WW2 HEAVY METAL with Al Murray"
YouTube Link 2025-11-08T11:30Z 104K followers, 59.2K engagements
"Keeping [--] WW2 Tanks READY TO ROLL at a Moment's Notice Al Murray goes backstage at The Tank Museum on Tiger Day to meet the engineers who maintain over fifty historic World War [--] tanks in running condition including Tiger [---] Churchill Sherman Cromwell and Comet tanks. 👉 PREVIOUS EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=idH0Q2_rYvw 🔔 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1 Discover what it takes to keep 80-year-old WW2 armoured vehicles fully operational and why the facilities at The Tank Museum Bovington are among the most advanced tank restoration workshops"
YouTube Link 2025-11-16T16:01Z 104K followers, 33.7K engagements
"Flying A Living Piece Of WWII History In A Real Spitfire Join James Holland and Al Murray as they embark on the ultimate military history adventure a flight in a real second world war Spitfire. This extraordinary experience offers a rare glimpse into the life of the combat pilots who once flew these legendary aircraft during the Second World War. With its rich aviation heritage the Supermarine Spitfire remains an enduring symbol of British determination innovation and engineering brilliance. In this thrilling flight James and Al step into the cockpit to experience first-hand the power"
YouTube Link 2025-11-02T13:43Z 104K followers, 56.5K engagements
"A Christmas Pint: Reflecting on [----] WW2 Headquarters Its Christmas were in the pub and it feels like the right moment to pause and take stock. James Holland and Al Murray meet up over a festive pint to look back on [----] a year packed with travel filming laughter and some genuinely unforgettable WW2 history. From behind-the-scenes moments at the RAF Museum to recording the Battle of Britain Walking the Ground series trips to the Tank Museum IWM Duxford Portsmouth Historic Quarter climbing into Midget Subs in Gosport and an extraordinary visit to Malta (with content coming your way in 2026)"
YouTube Link 2025-12-24T12:01Z 104K followers, 33.1K engagements
"How Gold Beach Hero Stanley Hollis Won The Only D-Day Victoria Cross WW2 Walking The Ground Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1". World War Two historian James Holland and writer/comedian Al Murray are on Gold Beach walking in the footsteps of Stanley Hollis VC Company Sergeant Major D Company 6th Battalion Green Howards. Hollis performed two acts of incredible heroism that were to win him the only D-Day Victoria Cross the highest British award for gallantry. Their first stop is on the eastern end of Gold Beach where Hollis and the rest of the 6th Green"
YouTube Link 2024-07-31T15:59Z 103K followers, 66K engagements
"Al Murray FALLS IN LOVE with Matilda II Britain's Most Underrated WW2 Tank Al Murray gets up close and personal with the Matilda II tank at The Tank Museum Bovington. With the museums historian James Donaldson Al discusses this underrated WW2 British tank's legendary armour powerful weaponry and combat history how it shaped World War II battles from France [----] to North Africa and why its engineering made the Matilda II strategically important in the war. 👉 MORE WW2 HEAVY METAL King Tiger V2 Ultra-Rare Prototype of G. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE: / @ww2headquarters Support The Tank Museum's King Tiger"
YouTube Link 2025-11-20T16:00Z 104K followers, 106.8K engagements
"Inside a WW2 X-Craft SUBMARINE With Al Murray & James Holland Murray and James Holland explore Britain's X-Craft "midget" submarines at the National Museum of the Royal Navy with expert Jason Webb. Inside X-24 the only surviving operational X-Craft submarine they uncover how these secret WW2 weapons attacked the German battleship Tirpitz in Norway daring underwater missions that won Victoria Crosses and changed naval warfare forever 🔔SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1 ✅SIGN-UP: https://www.ww2headquarters.com/newsletter 00:00 Introduction to the X-Craft"
YouTube Link 2025-11-13T16:00Z 104K followers, 65.7K engagements
"WW2 Hoarder Guns Gas Masks & Brodie Helmets with James Holland & Ben Willbond Step inside James Hollands private WW2 man cave again (or his dining room) as he and Ben Willbond explore more incredible artefacts from the Second World War. In this episode they examine two iconic submachine guns the German MP40 and the British Sten comparing design handling and battlefield impact. They also take a hands-on look at German and British gas mask kits focusing on how these potentially lifesaving tools were packaged carried and used in the field. Finally they explore the British Brodie helmets MkII and"
YouTube Link 2025-08-22T15:01Z 104K followers, 52.7K engagements
"WW2 Escape Maps Hidden Inside Board Games and Hairbrushes James Holland at the British Library World War Two Historian James Holland is at the British Library's Secret Maps exhibition exploring the ingenious escape and evasion maps created for Allied servicemen and POWs during World War II. With expert curator Nik Dykes how these life-saving maps were hidden inside everyday objects from board games to hair brushes helping captured airmen and soldiers escape without alerting their Nazi captors. James examines the famous silk escape maps issued to Burma aircrew designed to be durable silent and"
YouTube Link 2026-01-01T16:01Z 104K followers, 24.6K engagements
"9. Forgotten Heroes Polish & Czech Pilots in The Battle of Britain PART [--] James Holland and Al Murray explore the vital contribution made by Polish and Czech airmen in the Battle of Britain in [----]. After escaping occupied Poland and Czechoslovakia these brave pilots formed legendary squadrons like [---] and [---] becoming crucial to RAF Fighter Command's success. Discover how they overcame language barriers mastered the Hawker Hurricane and became the highest-scoring squadron in the battle but at a terrible cost. 👉 Previous Episode: 🔔 / @ww2headquarters 🌐 https://www.ww2headquarters.com 📱"
YouTube Link 2025-10-16T15:00Z 104K followers, 215.9K engagements
"Spitfire or Hurricane Which Battle of Britain Fighter Reigns Supreme The Supermarine Spitfire and the Hawker Hurricane were the backbone of the RAF fighter command in [----]. The Spitfire sleek and agile was built for dogfights while the tougher Hurricane took on the bombers and bore the brunt of the fighting during the Battle of Britain. In this special episode James Holland and Al Murray put these legendary fighters head-to-head comparing design performance and combat roles to reveal why both were vital to victory in the Battle of Britain. Released to mark the 85th anniversary of the Battle"
YouTube Link 2025-09-15T14:00Z 104K followers, 100.7K engagements
"Brad Pitt's Real FURY Sherman Tank Up Close - Is The Movie Accurate WW2 Historians React Is the FURY movie historically accurate WW2 historians Al Murray and James Holland examine Brad Pitt's actual M4A3E8 Sherman "Easy Eight" tank from the blockbuster film FURY and debate what it got right and wrong. Al Murray interviews Brad Pitt's real FURY tank and walks around the Sherman "Easy Eight" that made it one of WW2's most effective American tanks against German panzers while James Holland weighs in on whether FURY is realistic war cinema or Hollywood fiction. With special thanks to team at The"
YouTube Link 2026-01-15T16:27Z 104K followers, 73.4K engagements
"Was the M4 Sherman The TOP WW2 Tank James Holland and Al Murray Weigh In World War II historians James Holland and Al Murray get up to close to the M4 Sherman the most versatile tank used by the United States and Western Allies in the second world war. ✅ SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1" Equipped with a 75mm gun as well as an optional single hatch-mounted .50 caliber machine gun (plus two lighter .30 cals positioned in the turret and forward hull) the Sherman was easily maintained on the battlefields of Europe and while it lacked the range and firepower of"
YouTube Link 2024-11-15T15:00Z 104K followers, 112.5K engagements
"The Most Underrated Allied Tank Churchill AVRE WW2 Walking The Ground SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1. World War Two historians James Holland and Al Murray stop off explore a remarkable battle relic from Normandy [----] . Meet the AVRE - 'Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers' - a British innovation born from the classic Churchill tank but with a twist: it boasts a powerful 230mm petard mortar expertly designed for D-Day to take out German concrete bunkers and defences at close range. Dubbed 'flying dustbins' by the troops these extraordinary armoured fighting"
YouTube Link 2024-08-07T14:08Z 104K followers, 69.6K engagements
"Walk the D-Day Battlefields of Normandy with James Holland & Al Murray Filmed entirely on location in Normandy this 4-hour compilation brings together all episodes of the WW2 Walking The Ground: D-Day series into one immersive experience. Join historian James Holland and author/comedian Al Murray as they explore the full story of 6th June [----] from airborne drops to securing vital high ground from brutal beach assaults to the bocage fighting inland all told exactly where the history happened. Whether you missed it first time round an episode or just want to revisit a favourite chapter nows"
YouTube Link 2025-06-01T09:00Z 104K followers, 176.7K engagements
"Beaufighter or Mosquito Two Iconic WW2 Heavy Hitters Go Head-to-Head James Holland and Al Murray compare the Bristol Beaufighter and the de Havilland Mosquito at the RAF Museum London. Ones a beast the others a beauty but which WW2 twin-engined aircraft had the edge James and Al are at the RAF Museum in London to get up close with two of the most fearsome British aircraft of the Second World War: the Bristol Beaufighter and the de Havilland Mosquito. Ones a heavyweight slugger tough powerful and built to soak up punishment. The others a sleek wooden speedster elegant fast and capable of just"
YouTube Link 2025-06-19T15:00Z 104K followers, 389.2K engagements
"WW2 German Tank Destroyers in Action Flak [--] & StuG III with James Holland Flak [--] & StuG III in Action with James Holland at WW2 Armor. Join James Holland at WW2 Armors Valousia Valor Days in Florida as he explores two of the most iconic German tank destroyers of the Second World War. First up: the feared Flak [--] a deadly anti-aircraft gun turned tank killer. Then the StuG III Germanys reliable assault gun deployed across every major front from Normandy to the Eastern Front. Whether you're a WWII history enthusiast or just want to see these legendary machines up close this is a deep dive"
YouTube Link 2025-07-11T14:00Z 104K followers, 156.7K engagements
"How Strong were German Defences at Omaha Beach James Holland & Al Murray WWII historians James Holland and Al Murray walk Omaha Beach to explore one of the most pivotal stretches of the Normandy coastline and one of the most intense landing zones of D-Day. Their journey begins at WN60 the westernmost German strongpoint where bunkers and trenches still stand today. From the bluffs above Fox Green and Easy Red they retrace the path of the US 1st Infantry Division and examine the brutal strength of the German defences imagining the chaos courage and fear experienced by both sides on the morning"
YouTube Link 2024-08-23T15:00Z 104K followers, 223.7K engagements
"Nazi Wunder Weapon Or the Worst Aircraft of WW2 James Holland and Al Murray get up close with the Messerschmitt Me [---] Komet one of the most extreme aircraft of the Second World War. Developed as part of the Nazi Wunderwaffe program the Komet was a rocket-powered interceptor capable of extraordinary speed and plagued by fatal design flaws. Filmed on location at the RAF Museum in London this episode reveals the terrifying reality of flying the Me [---]. Was it a glimpse of future airpower or just a lethal experiment from a regime on the edge of collapse 👉 Visit the RAF Museum London:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-12T15:01Z 104K followers, 255.6K engagements
"8. How Douglas Bader's Big Wing Divided Fighter Command in The Battle of Britain PART [--] James Holland and Al Murray are at Duxford to investigate the controversial "Big Wing" tactic championed by Douglas Bader and Air Vice-Marshal Leigh-Mallory during the Battle of Britain. RAF fighters were regularly outnumbered by the Luftwaffe and The Big Wing up to five squadrons in one formation promised strength in numbers. But timing and fuel proved fatal flaws and criticism from Dowding and Park led to their downfall.👉 https://www.youtube.com/watchv=igvzXNQCAGM"
YouTube Link 2025-10-12T15:03Z 104K followers, 116.6K engagements
"All Aboard MGB [--] The Supreme WW2 Motor Gun Boat with Al Murray & James Holland MGB [--] was a British WW2 Motor Gun Boat of the Royal Navy often described as the Spitfire of the Seas fast lightly built and brutally effective. Designed for speed and striking power boats like MGB [--] were used to hunt enemy E-boats protect convoys and carry out aggressive coastal operations in some of the most dangerous waters of the war. In this film James Holland and Al Murray visit MGB [--] at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard before taking her out into the Solent for an unforgettable high-speed run. As the engines"
YouTube Link 2025-12-11T16:01Z 104K followers, 82.2K engagements
"WWII Luftwaffe Fighters Tactical Errors and Operational Failures James Holland and Al Murray discuss how Hermann Grings flawed orders crippled the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain forcing German pilots into tactical and operational mistakes they couldnt recover from. #BattleOfBritain #WW2 #JamesHolland #AlMurray #Luftwaffe #HermannGring #RAF #FighterCommand #WW2History #WalkingTheGround #WW2Headquarters #me109"
YouTube Link 2025-10-22T17:25Z 104K followers, 61.5K engagements
"How Deadly Were These German Guns Above Gold Beach on D-Day WW2 Walking The Ground ✅ Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1" World War II historians Al Murray and James Holland are at Longues-sur-Mer above Gold Beach where four imposing WW2 concrete casements housed German navy "Kriegsmarine" guns. They look at the steps the Allies took to neutralise this position and find themselves marvelling at German engineering but questioning how deadly these guns were on D-Day. CORRECTION: The photograph at 13:35 is not HMS Ajax but is photo taken from the HMS Ajax. Check"
YouTube Link 2024-08-16T16:00Z 87.9K followers, 281.2K engagements
"MG42: The Deadliest Machine Gun of the Second World War The MG42 nicknamed Hitlers Buzzsaw became one of the most feared weapons of the Second World War. With a blistering rate of fire of [----] rounds per minute it was designed to be the centrepiece of the German infantry squad laying down devastating firepower while being surprisingly quick to manufacture compared to its predecessor the MG34. But was it really as unstoppable as its reputation suggests James Holland takes a close look at this iconic air-cooled machine gun its simple barrel-change system and the tactical doctrine that made it"
YouTube Link 2025-08-01T16:00Z 95.8K followers, 132.6K engagements
"Step aboard the Spitfire of the Sea with Al Murray & James Holland History at full throttle ⚡ Al Murray and James Holland jump aboard MGB [--] at Portsmouth Historic Quarter to experience this deadly WW2 warship out on the Solent. 🎬 Watch the full film now on our YouTube channel. #ww2 #history #portsmouth"
YouTube Link 2025-12-13T19:36Z 104K followers, 19.3K engagements
"How was the Churchill AVRE tank used during the Normandy invasion Learn about the AVRE tank and its role during the Allied invasion in Normandy in June [----]. Discover its unique features including its gun and tracks and how it was used in battle. #history #ww2 #dday #walking #warzone #battle #tank #learning #learn #almurray #jamesholland #travel"
YouTube Link 2024-08-08T14:52Z 98K followers, 10.6K engagements
"Why the Rolls Royce Merlin engine was the easiest to maintain #spitfire Pilot Richard Grace reveals why the iconic Rolls-Royce Merlin engine the heart of the WW2 Spitfire was considered one of the easiest aircraft engines to maintain. Discover the genius of its design the precision engineering behind its reliability and the sound that defined an era of British air power. #WW2 #Spitfire #RollsRoyceMerlin #WW2Aviation #RichardGrace #WW2Headquarters #BattleOfBritain #AviationHistory"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T12:30Z 104K followers, 19.8K engagements
"Al Murray explores the MOST FEARED tank of WW2 💥 Join Al Murray for a deep dive into the crown jewel of the Tank Museums collection: Tiger [---] the worlds only running Tiger [--] tank. Watch the full film with Al and tank historian Chris Copson on our channel now. #tanks #history #worldoftanks #ww2 #warthunder"
YouTube Link 2026-01-10T18:49Z 104K followers, 20.3K engagements
"How long could WW2 submarine crews stay underwater 😱 Al Murray and James Holland dive into the history of Britain's X-Craft miniature submarines with expert Jason Webb. Watch the full video on our channel 💥 #history #ww2 #military #submarine"
YouTube Link 2025-11-16T13:24Z 104K followers, 17.3K engagements
"How the RAF Outsmarted the Luftwaffe Battle of Britain Part [--] PART [--] James Holland and Al Murray break down the air combat tactics that shaped the Battle of Britain in [----] from the Luftwaffes finger-four formation to the RAFs evolving defensive strategy radar advantage and the leadership of Keith Park and Air Chief Marshal Dowding. Learn how Britains integrated air defence system innovative command structure and decisive leadership turned the tide against Goerings Luftwaffe. 👉 ALL EPISODES: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5XB7l6BFx2LXMAj01LFnZdU 🔔 SUBSCRIBE:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-09T14:00Z 86.1K followers, 78K engagements
"Brad Pitt's 'Fury' tank up close 💥 Al Murray gets up close with the real Fury tank driven by Brad Pitt on screen 💥 Catch Als full walk-around of the iconic Sherman Easy Eight in the full film on our channel. #tank #fury #warthunder #worldoftanks #tankmuseum #ww2 #history"
YouTube Link 2026-01-17T18:30Z 104K followers, 343.2K engagements
"What Was Life REALLY like for RAF Fighter Pilots in the Battle of Britain Part [--] PART [--] Step into the world of the brave Spitfire and Hurricane pilots of [----]. James Holland and Al Murray try on original RAF kit explore Britains vital home advantage and uncover why RAF pilots were encouraged to head to the pub after a day of combat. Join them on location as they reveal the people places and machines that decided Britains fate in Part [--] of Walking the Ground: Battle of Britain. 👉 ALL EPISODES: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5XB7l6BFx2LXMAj01LFnZdU 🔔 SUBSCRIBE:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-02T15:00Z 84.9K followers, 72.7K engagements
"Remembering Col John Waddy by his statue at The Hartenstein #almurray #jamesholland #history"
YouTube Link 2025-02-22T19:53Z 38K followers, [----] engagements
"Last Orders British 1st Airborne RETREAT to The Oosterbeek Perimeter Operation Market Garden Join WW2 historians James Holland and Al Murray on a walking tour of the Oosterbeek Perimeter a pivotal battleground in the Battle of Arnhem during Operation Market Garden. This horseshoe-shaped defensive line centered around the Hartenstein Hotelserving as the divisional HQwas the last bastion for British and Polish airborne troops fighting valiantly against German SS forces for nine grueling days. James and Al navigate the Oosterbeek perimeter route uncovering sites of fierce conflict heroic deeds"
YouTube Link 2025-02-14T16:00Z 37.4K followers, 18.3K engagements
"Were German tanks REALLY better than US tanks in WW2 🤔 Historian James Holland dives into the facts and fiction behind Fury starring Brad Pitt. Find out more in the full video on our channel 💥 #WW2 #WorldofTanks #MilitaryHistory #WarThunder #FuryMovie"
YouTube Link 2026-01-20T18:30Z 104K followers, 133.7K engagements
"There Are None. Churchills Shock at RAF Uxbridge Battle of Britain Day James Holland takes Al Murray to RAF Uxbridge the underground nerve centre of Fighter Command to relive the moment Winston Churchill watched the Battle of Britain unfold. As waves of German bombers crossed the Channel Churchill asked Air Vice-Marshal Keith Park how many fighter reserves remained. The answer: none. Watch as James and Al reveal how this tense exchange captured the very heart of [--] September [----] the day Britains fate hung in the balance. #WW2 #BattleOfBritain #JamesHolland #AlMurray #WW2History #Churchill"
YouTube Link 2025-10-24T11:00Z 104K followers, 15.5K engagements
"Who Were The Fiercest Fighters in the Battle of Britain When Britain stood alone in [----] hundreds of Polish pilots took to the skies to defend it. Flying with unmatched skill and ferocity they shot down more enemy aircraft per pilot than any other RAF group. This short tribute from WW2 Headquarters with James Holland and Al Murray tells the story of their courage and sacrifice the heroes who helped turn the tide in the Battle of Britain. 🎥 Watch more Battle of Britain films on our channel: @WW2Headquarters #WW2 #BattleOfBritain #PolishPilots #JamesHolland #AlMurray #WW2History #RAF"
YouTube Link 2025-10-17T15:20Z 85.6K followers, 13.7K engagements
"10. What Really Happened to Pilots Shot Down in The Battle of Britain PART [--] Uncover the fates of WW2 airmen who were captured ditched in the Channel or shotdown during the Battle of Britain with James Holland and Al Murray. From Franz von Werra's extraordinary escape to Germany to the terror of "Kanalkrank" and the tragic human cost remembered at Tangmere. Discover the reality of capture T.E. Lawrence's high-speed rescue boats and why survival rates in the Channel were so desperately low. 👉 ALL EPISODES: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5XB7l6BFx2LXMAj01LFnZdU 🔔 SUBSCRIBE:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-19T15:00Z 87.2K followers, 65.2K engagements
"Step inside the ultimate tank workshop 💥 Al Murray met the engineering team at the Tank Museum to find out more about their impressive fleet. Watch the full video on our channel 🫡 Which tank is your favourite 🤔 #history #tanks #ww2"
YouTube Link 2025-11-18T19:32Z 104K followers, 11.3K engagements
"The Legless Battle of Britain Ace Who Refused to Quit Legendary RAF flying ace Douglas Bader was a forceful character and his controversial Big Wing tactics divided Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain in [----]. Watch the full 30-minute episode shot on location at Duxford at WW2 Headquarters. #ww2headquarters #DouglasBader #BattleOfBritain #RAF #BigWing #jamesholland"
YouTube Link 2025-10-12T15:09Z 96.8K followers, 29.6K engagements
"Battle of Britain - Why Germany NEEDED to Win James Holland and Al Murray on why the Battle of Britain was so vital for both sides and how loosing it ultimately cost the Germans in [----] and beyond. #ww2headquarters #history #battleofbritain #jamesholland #almurray #raf #aviation #ww2history #luftwaffe #1940"
YouTube Link 2025-10-27T12:00Z 104K followers, 17.3K engagements
"WW2 RAF Pilot Rams Dornier's above Victoria Station James recounts the incredible story of the RAF Hurricane pilot who rams a Dornier bomber and sends it crashing into London's Victoria train station on September 15th [----] - Battle of Britain day #ww2headquarters #battleofbritain #ww2 #jamesholland #almurray #ww2history #aviation #wwiii #ww2secrets #hurricane"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T16:48Z 104K followers, 18.5K engagements
"Al Murray climbs inside a forgotten WW2 tank In our new film Al heads to the Tank Museum to explore two often overlooked U.S. WW2 tanks: the M3 Grant and the M5 Stuart Light Tank. Watch the full video on our channel 💥 #history #tanks #worldoftanks #warthunder"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T19:38Z 104K followers, 12.5K engagements
"How the RAF Defeated the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain An episode teaser for our final part of our epic WW2 Walking The Ground series on the Battle of Britain. If you want to know how the RAF finally smashed the Luftwaffe and won the battle - head over to @WW2Headquarters and enjoy the series"
YouTube Link 2025-10-27T17:00Z 104K followers, 13.5K engagements
"Al Murray meets the tanks that won (and lost) WW2 Al Murray dives into the steel beasts of the Second World War from the Sherman Firefly to the Tiger I. Big armour bigger stories. New Heavy Metal series coming soon from WW2 Headquarters filmed at The Tank Museum Bovington. #WW2 #WW2Tanks #WW2History #WorldWarTwo #TankWarfare #MilitaryHistory #ArmouredWarfare #TankBattles #WW2Weapons"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T17:15Z 104K followers, 10.6K engagements
"Which WW2 Submachine Gun Was the BEST Tommy Gun vs MP40 Two of the most iconic submachine guns of the Second World War go head-to-head: the American Thompson Tommy Gun and the German MP40 Schmeisser. Join James Holland as he takes a close look at these legendary weapons from the heavy robust Thompson first marketed to farmers and made infamous by gangsters in the 1920s to the compact beautifully engineered MP40 carried by German infantry across every front of WW2. Which was better in battle The solid trench broom initially designed to be fired from the hip or the lightweight well-balanced"
YouTube Link 2025-07-25T16:11Z 94.1K followers, 232K engagements
"James Holland WW2 Hoarder -- British Battledress German Jackets & Guns With Ben Willbond Hidden away in a Wiltshire tractor graveyard lies James Hollands legendary lock-up crammed with a treasure trove of World War Two artefacts. Jim is joined by BBC Ghosts actor Ben Willbond as they uncover battledress and German uniforms a Bren Gun an MG34 a U.S. Navy Chevrolet truck and even a vintage Bakelite radio setexploring the design context and stories behind each piece. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more WW2 history battlefield stories and expert artefact insights with James Holland and Al Murray:"
YouTube Link 2025-08-29T13:01Z 88.8K followers, 85.7K engagements
"2. Why Britain's WW2 Air Defence System Was So EFFECTIVE in The Battle of Britain PART [--] The Dowding System was Britains revolutionary secret weapon in [----]. James Holland and Al Murray look in detail at the worlds first integrated air defence network and it's crucial role in the Battle of Britain in Part [--] of our series filmed on location in south of England. 👉ALL EPISODES https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5XB7l6BFx2LXMAj01LFnZdU. 🔔SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1 🌐 MORE films podcasts & archives at https://www.ww2headquarters.com James"
YouTube Link 2025-09-21T17:12Z 91.8K followers, 117.5K engagements
"WW2 German Pilot's CRAZY Escape You Won't Believe This Story Luftwaffe pilot Franz von Werra was shot down over England but his story didnt end there. The only German POW to successfully escape from British captivity and make it back to Germany von Werras daring journey took him across continents and through incredible odds. Watch James Holland and Al Murray uncover the true story behind one of WW2s most remarkable escapes. #WW2 #FranzVonWerra #Luftwaffe #WW2History #WW2Headquarters #AlMurray #JamesHolland #escape #me109 #nazis #WWII #secondworldwar #aviationhistory"
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T09:41Z 104K followers, 57.7K engagements
"Lonsdales inspirational speech to the British troops at Oosterbeek. #almurray #jamesholland #ww2"
YouTube Link 2025-02-09T18:57Z 100K followers, 15.6K engagements
"RAF Tactics: Breaking Up German Bomber Formations How did Fighter Command defend London when their squadrons were scattered across the south of England By pairing up Spitfire and Hurricane squadrons like the Polish [---] and [---] to peck away at incoming bomber formations before they could strike the capital. #WW2 #BattleofBritain #Spitfire #Hurricane #RAF #WW2History #JamesHolland #AlMurray #WW2Headquarters"
YouTube Link 2025-10-24T15:55Z 104K followers, 20.4K engagements
"How the Matilda II SHOCKED the Germans in [----] Al Murray explores this iconic WW2 tank with historian James Donaldson at the Tank Museum - full video on our channel 💥 #ww2 #history #tanks"
YouTube Link 2025-11-21T19:17Z 104K followers, 20.5K engagements
"How the Observer Corps used an Azimuth Sighting to track Nazi raiders #battleofbritain Today is the [---] th anniversary of the Observer Corps So what better way to celebrate than a demonstration by Tim Willbond of the Azimuth used by the Royal Observer Corps in Britain during WW2 and crucially during the Battle of Britain #ww2headquarters #history #jamesholland #almurray #battleofbritain #ww2 #ww2history #aviation #raf #observercorps #wwii #wwiihistory"
YouTube Link 2025-10-29T11:44Z 104K followers, 20.4K engagements
"James Holland & Al Murray Answer YOUR Questions on WW2 Generals Got a burning question for Jim & Al Send it our way 🔥 🏠 Visit ww2headquarters.com & sign up for FREE 📧 Subscribe to our newsletter on the sign up form 👋 Open the welcome email 💬 Hit 'Ask a Question' & send yours in Don't miss your chance to quiz the pros 🎖 #history #ww2 #ww2history"
YouTube Link 2025-11-24T19:24Z 104K followers, 22.7K engagements
"Marvelling at the Giant Mulberry Harbour at Arromanches WW2 Walking The Ground Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1" Al Murray and James Holland head to Arromanches where following D-Day the British built the Mulberry B harbour -- a concrete megastructure constructed in pieces in the UK and then incredibly floated across the English Channel and anchored in Normandy to deliver [------] tons of allied supplies. The remnants of Mulbery Harbour are visible today. Al and James take in the sheer scale of this military engineering and logistics endeavour on a steep"
YouTube Link 2024-08-09T14:00Z 95.3K followers, 61.3K engagements
"Al Murray On The TANKS That Won (and Lost) WW2 NEW SERIES TRAILER 📣 NEW SERIES Subscribe now so you dont miss a moment of WW2 HEAVY METAL https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1 Join Al Murray behind the velvet rope at The Tank Museum to get hands on with most powerful tanks of World War Two including the ultra-rare Prototype King Tiger the fearsome Tiger Mk I the Churchill Comet Matilda [--] and much more. Across eight action-packed episodes Al meets the incredible people who keep these machines alive from expert mechanics and passionate collectors to the museums brilliant"
YouTube Link 2025-11-03T17:01Z 104K followers, 13.9K engagements
"Why did Churchill call these tanks 'NO DAMN GOOD' Al Murray teams up with historian James Donaldson at the Tank Museum to reveal the Churchill's rocky beginnings - and how it was improved Watch the full video on our channel 💥 #history #ww2 #worldoftanks #warthunder #tanks"
YouTube Link 2025-11-29T17:54Z 104K followers, 68.9K engagements
"Al Murray meets the LEGENDARY Tiger [---] tank From its capture on the battlefield to its arrival in the UK discover the engineering marvels (and tactical failures) behind the tank that terrified Allied forces. Watch the full 15-minute film with Al Murray on our channel 💥 #history #tanks #worldoftanks #warthunder #ww2"
YouTube Link 2026-01-14T16:30Z 104K followers, 47.8K engagements
"Unpacking YOUR questions on WW2 with Al Murray & James Holland From wartime myths to major turning points Al & James break down your burning questions on some of the most famous campaigns of WW2. Explore even more history on our YouTube channel 💥 #ww2 #history #questions #worldwartwo"
YouTube Link 2025-12-08T20:02Z 104K followers, 34.5K engagements
"⚠💀🚫 This Is Why You Should NEVER Try To Stop Rumi #kpopdemonhunters #kpop #rumi ⚠💀🚫 This Is Why You Should NEVER Try To Stop Rumi #kpopdemonhunters #kpop #rumi This video is an AI-generated fictional animation. No real animals or events were involved. Viewer discretion is advised. This is a dramatized fictional story intended to convey emotion or social commentary. #kpop #kpopdemonhunters #rumi #jinu"
YouTube Link 2025-11-22T10:37Z 68.7K followers, 55K engagements
"James Hollands WW2 Man Cave: Bullet-Holed Me109 & More A bullet-holed Me109 panel a Spitfire gunsight and a hands-on showdown between Allied and German artillery shells step inside James Hollands private WW2 man cave. In this special episode Ben Willbond joins James to explore a personal collection that brings the Second World War vividly to life. From an aluminium panel with a repaired bullet hole from an Me109E to a classic Spitfire gunsight and a side-by-side comparison of an Allied 75mm shell versus a German 88mm shell James and Ben reveal the stories behind these incredible artefacts."
YouTube Link 2025-08-15T15:01Z 91.1K followers, 147.3K engagements
"Al Murray & James Holland fly a Spitfire James Holland and Al Murray take to the skies in a real WW2 Spitfire the legendary fighter that defined the Battle of Britain. Feel the roar of the Merlin engine see the view from the cockpit and experience history in flight. #WW2 #Spitfire #WW2Headquarters #AlMurray #JamesHolland #BattleOfBritain #WW2Aviation #FlyingLegends"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T18:10Z 104K followers, 16.7K engagements
"Polish Pilot Gets A Bollocking For Shooting Down An Enemy Bomber In this clip James Holland and Al Murray share the incredible story of a Polish pilot in the Battle of Britain who ignored orders and shot down a Luftwaffe bomber anyway. His reward A proper telling-off A brilliant mix of bravery chaos and RAF discipline in wartime Britain. 🎥 Watch more Battle of Britain stories on our channel: @WW2Headquarters #WW2 #BattleOfBritain #PolishPilots #RAF #JamesHolland #AlMurray #WW2History #WW2Headquarters #HistoryShorts"
YouTube Link 2025-10-18T12:12Z 85.6K followers, 13.8K engagements
"Spitfires' Merlin Engine Secrets - Coolant Generators & Carburettor Explained A masterclass in WW2 aviation engineering from aircraft restorer and pilot Richard Grace. Understand the engineering genius of the Spitfires Rolls-Royce Merlin engine from its clever coolant system to the generator setup and iconic carburettor design. A masterclass in WW2 aviation engineering from one of the few people who still flies and maintains these legendary aircraft. Explore more WW2 aircraft with James Holland and Al Murray here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5W9SHxGF4E-GyCkvO16RX9x #WW2"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T12:31Z 104K followers, [----] engagements
"A Tour of The Hartenstein British Airborne HQ During the Desperate Last Days of Market Garden WW2 historians James Holland and Al Murray visit the Hartenstein Hotel the historic Divisional HQ of the British Airborne during the Battle of Arnhem in September [----]. As command structures crumbled this building witnessed the failed objectives in-fighting and Urquhart's final retreat plan across the Rhine. Now the Airborne Museum in Oosterbeek the Hartenstein granted access to Walking The Ground showcasing their incredible exhibitsincluding an underground recreation of the battle. Before leaving"
YouTube Link 2025-02-21T15:53Z 72.1K followers, 48.9K engagements
"Harrison Summers' Epic D-Day Action: A Fresh Perspective WW2 Walking The Ground World War II historians Al Murray and James Holland are in Les Msires near Utah Beach retracing the incredible D-Day action of Staff Sergeant Harrison Summers of the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment 101st Airborne. ✅ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@WW2WalkingTheGroundsub_confirmation=1" In a feat easily equal to those of the more famous 'Band of Brothers' Sgt Summers won an Distinguished Service Cross for eliminating a German gun garrison in an almost single-handed display of courage. James and Al walk"
YouTube Link 2024-09-13T14:00Z 24.1K followers, 23.1K engagements
"82nd Airborne's Most Successful Market Garden Action Grave Bridge with James Holland & Al Murray ✅ SUBSCRIBE / @ww2walkingtheground " World War II history writers and podcasters James Holland and Al Murray explore how quick-thinking Lt John S. Thompson and [--] men from US 82nd Airborne division ensured the capture of the road bridge at Grave during Operation Market Garden. Walk the ground with James and Al and gain insights into why this was one of the most successful and vital actions of Market Garden. Popular episodes from the Operation Market Garden series: What went wrong in Nijmegen:"
YouTube Link 2024-10-09T14:00Z 66.9K followers, 83.9K engagements
"Incredible Sherman Tank Model - With Hidden Secrets #ww2headquarters #scalemodelling Full video at @WW2Headquarters James Holland is presented with a stunning diorama of the Sherwood Rangers Sherman tank Blue Light Express at The Tank Museum. Built by master modeller Lukasz Orczyc-Musialek the model honours the crew featured in Jamess book Brothers in Arms. #WW2 #ShermanTank #scalemodelling #Diorama #TankMuseum #JamesHolland #BrothersInArms #MilitaryHistory #WW2Tanks #ModelBuilders #Scalemodelling"
YouTube Link 2025-10-03T15:14Z 79.6K followers, 10.7K engagements
"Walk the Oosterbeek Perimeter with Al Murray & James Holland TRAILER Operation Market Garden TRAILER Join WWII historians and podcasters James Holland and Al Murray as they walk the Oosterbeek Perimeter a key location during the Battle of Arnhem and Operation Market Garden in September [----]. British airborne forces cut off and surrounded by German troops held a defensive perimeter around the village of Oosterbeek for several days. Despite their bravery they were overwhelmed by German forces and forced to evacuate or surrender. While the battle ended in a tactical defeat the courage and"
YouTube Link 2025-02-07T19:22Z 36.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Dunkirk's Tragic Loss #jamesholland #battleofbritain #ww2headquarters James Holland shares a Battle of Britain pilots story of loss and how he faced the grief. Watch the full episode on @ww2headquarters #BattleOfBritain #RAF #TheFew"
YouTube Link 2025-10-02T15:26Z 79.6K followers, 12.7K engagements
"How Goerings Opium Habit Helped the RAF Win the Battle of Britain Hermann Goering head of the Luftwaffe was addicted to opiates during the Battle of Britain a fatal weakness that crippled Germanys air campaign and helped the RAF seize victory. #WW2 #BattleOfBritain #Goering #RAF #Luftwaffe #WW2History #JamesHolland #AlMurray #WW2Headquarters #HistoryShorts"
YouTube Link 2025-10-09T17:38Z 83K followers, 16.5K engagements
"British WWII Paratroopers in BRUTAL Close-Quarters Combat at Arnhem Bridge Al Murray and James Holland are at the John Frost Bridge in Arnhem where paratroopers from the British Airborne Division fought a desperate bloody battle with the Germans forces as they waited in vain for XXX Corps to arrive during Operation Market Garden in September [----]. They tell the incredible story of one of Al's heroes of the second world war the resolute Captain Eric Mackay of 1st Parachute Squadron who led a brave last stand in the school house next to the bridge with a piece of shrapnel embedded in his foot"
YouTube Link 2025-01-24T16:00Z 35.5K followers, 26.5K engagements
"The Man Who Won the Battle of Britain Keith Park the man who wielded the Dowding System to masterly effect and won the Battle of Britain #ww2headquarters #jamesholland #history #wwii #spitfire #almurray #battleofbritain #ww2history"
YouTube Link 2025-10-09T14:55Z 83K followers, 14.1K engagements
"Me109 - Why Speed and Tactics Mattered in Battle James Holland describes why the Me109 was the ultimate fighter plane in [----] - climb faster dive faster packs a bigger punch"
YouTube Link 2025-10-04T17:33Z 82.2K followers, 19.4K engagements
"Inside A Sherman M4 Tank with WW2 Historian James Holland James Holland asks was the Sherman outgunned by the German Panther and Tiger. or was it actually the tank the Allies needed to help win the Second World War In this exclusive film WW2 historian and broadcaster James Holland climbs inside a fully restored M4 Sherman to show exactly how it worked. From the simple stick gear controls and override fire switch to the gun and transmission system James explores how the Sherman delivered reliable firepower and battlefield flexibilitywhile remaining easy to drive quick to repair in the field"
YouTube Link 2025-06-26T15:00Z 60.5K followers, 20.5K engagements
"The WWII Hero Behind That Two-fingered Gesture. #almurray #jamesholland #history #ww2 #arnhem Al Murray and James holiday discuss Lt Jack Reynolds photo where he gives a two finger gesture to a German cameraman as he is lead away as a prisoner of war. They then discuss how Reynolds felt about his new status as a prisoner"
YouTube Link 2025-01-16T17:20Z 82K followers, 17.4K engagements
"Oosterbeek: Walking the Perimeter and Remembering the Fallen Operation Market Garden The desperate last stand of British airborne forces inside the Oosterbeek Perimeter after the Arnhem Bridge mission collapsed during Operation Market Garden September [----]. In this instalment of Walking the Ground: Operation Market Garden series James Holland and Al Murray trace the final leg of the story focusing on the desperate last stand at Oosterbeek by the 1st Airborne troops. Follow the heroic Victoria Cross actions of Jack Baskeyfield and Major Robert Cain the besieged HQ at Hartenstein and the"
YouTube Link 2025-09-19T17:02Z 75.4K followers, 12.8K engagements
"Nijmegen: The Last Chance to End WWII by Christmas Operation Market Garden For the 81st Arnhem Anniversary we are releasing our Walking the Ground: Operation Market Garden series as three long-form videos. Part [--] focused on the actions of the US 82nd Airborne and British forces during Operation Market Garden exploring the crucial WWII battles south of Arnhem and in the town of Nijmegen. We follow their objectives to secure vital river crossings at Grave Heumen and Nijmegen before examining the battle for the town itself. What went wrong Should James Gavin Commander of the 82nd Airborne have"
YouTube Link 2025-09-17T15:00Z 76.3K followers, 42.2K engagements
"James Holland & Al Murray Present WW2 Headquarters NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY WW2 Walking the Ground is now WW2 Headquarters Your new base for boots-on-the-ground Second World War history with James Holland and Al Murray. From the forests of the Ardennes to the bocage of Normandy James and Al have been walking the ground of key WWII battlefields but thats just the start. Theyve also been diving into the archives climbing into tanks and getting airborne in Spitfires to uncover how the war was truly fought and lived. Now were bringing it all together films podcasts insights and more here at"
YouTube Link 2025-05-28T12:28Z 64.4K followers, 22.8K engagements
"Was This 82nd Airborne's FIERCEST Battle of WWII Walk the Ground with James Holland & Al Murray ✅ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1"n World War II historians and podcasters James Holland and Al Murray stop in St Maire Eglise before walking the ground of the fierce D-Day fighting at The Merderet. From the higher ground of the Iron Mike memorial and the La Fiere Bridge they examine the challenges faced by the 82nd Airborne on D-Day and their impressive commander General James Gavin."
YouTube Link 2024-09-06T15:00Z 71.1K followers, 61.4K engagements
"WW2 US Tank Destroyers M10 Wolverine to M18 Hellcat James Holland meets the team at WW2 Armor to get up close with two legendary American tank destroyersthe M10 Wolverine and the M18 Hellcat. These powerful vehicles were designed to take on German armourand in this exclusive visit we see how theyve been brought back to life. From restoration challenges to combat performance this episode dives into how they were built how they worked and what made them so important to the Allied armoured divisions in WWII. 🚩 Discover the story of their manufacture their battlefield role and how they performed"
YouTube Link 2025-07-18T15:00Z 65.7K followers, 36.4K engagements
"Spitfire Pilot's Morning Routine #ww2headquarters #battleofbritain #jamesholland The best hangover cure if you need to get to 3000ft quick and tangle with incoming Luftwaffe bombers and their fighter escorts Check out the full episode on @WW2Headquarters NOW Part 5: The Few"
YouTube Link 2025-10-03T09:20Z 78.7K followers, 20.8K engagements
"Last British Troops Struggle to HOLD THE LINE Before Evacuation Operation Market Garden James Holland and Al Murray retrace the final stretch of the British 1st Airborne Divisions defensive perimeter around the Hartenstein HQ in Oosterbeek during the Battle of Arnhem. They visit the White House where the King's Own Scottish Borderers held the northern edge against a fierce German advance and find evidence of where the Borderers dug in on the western side of the perimeter. They finish at the Oude Kerk where Lonsdale Force regrouped before evacuating across the Rhine and discuss how close the"
YouTube Link 2025-02-28T16:00Z 38.5K followers, 23.6K engagements
"Why Arnhems WW2 Commemorations Are So Special Operation Market Garden Join James Holland and Al Murray at the 80th anniversary commemorations in Arnhem. Witnessing parachute drops on Ginkel Heath a Race to the Bridge in a WW2 jeep a special Vitesse Arnhem football match and an emotional service at Oosterbeeks Airborne Cemetery James and Al are deeply moved by the unique and heartfelt way the people of Arnhem remember the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought to liberate the town in September [----]. 🔔 Subscribe for more WW2 battlefield walks with James and Al 💬 Have you attended the"
YouTube Link 2025-03-21T16:00Z 39.4K followers, 20.4K engagements
"Stunning WW2 Sherman Diorama l James Holland The Tank Musuem Alongside The Tank Museums real Sherman FireFly WW2 historian James Holland is presented with a meticulous scale model of the Sherwood Rangers Sherman tank Blue Light Express by award-winning modeller Lukasz Orczyc-Musialek 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@coldemonspl 🔔 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1 🌐 MORE FILMS podcasts and archives: https://www.ww2headquarters.com James and Lukasz discuss the inspiration behind the diorama the painstaking modelling process and the remarkable story of the crew"
YouTube Link 2025-10-03T13:01Z 81K followers, 45.6K engagements
"Why US Soldiers Loved These WW2 Guns M1 Garand & M3 Grease Gun The M1 Garand and the M3 Submachine Gun nicknamed the Grease Gun armed generations of US infantry during the Second World War. The M1 Garand famously called the greatest battle implement ever devised by General Patton gave American troops a reliable semi-automatic rifle with the firepower to dominate the battlefield. The compact .45 calibre M3 Grease Gun offered close-quarters punch at a fraction of the cost of the Thompson. But how did these weapons really perform in combat James Holland takes a close look at both firearms their"
YouTube Link 2025-08-08T16:01Z 71.1K followers, 57.1K engagements
"82nd Airborne's WWII Battle For Nijmegen Delays Mistakes and the 10th SS Market Garden World War Two historians and podcasters James Holland and Al Murray are in Nijmegen to explore why 82nd Airborne's failure to take the road bridge on Day [--] and the entrenchment of the10th SS Panzer division were catastrophic for Operation Market Garden. Join Jim and Al in this extended episode for battlefield insights and reflections on this controversial and highly consequential event in the history of WWII. ✅ SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarters 00:00 82nd Airborne failure to take Nijmegen"
YouTube Link 2024-11-02T15:01Z 70.5K followers, 81.1K engagements
"In the Footsteps of D-Day Tank Commander and Poet Keith Douglas with James Holland & Al Murray This "lost episode" from our WW2 Walking the Ground Normandy series sees James Holland and Al Murray in Sherwood Rangers territory on the front line of the Allied advance immediately after D-Day around Audrieu Hill [---] and Tilly-sur-Seulles. It opens at Audrieu near where [--] Canadian and [--] British POWs were massacred in the grounds of Chateau D'Audrieu by the [--] SS Recce Battalion. From there James and Al retrace some of the fierce inland fighting that followed the D-Day beach landings on June 6th"
YouTube Link 2025-06-05T15:01Z 54.5K followers, 30.2K engagements
"James Holland Al Murray and Ben Willbond Share Best Moments from WW2 Walking the Ground [----] Ben Willbond (BBC's 'Ghosts') hosts a festive edition of WW2 Walking the Ground with James Holland and Al Murray. Join them as they share their favourite moments from the D-Day and Operation Market Garden series and what they have learned from the experience of walking the battlegrounds of Normandy and Arnhem. And find out what are their favourite war films to watch during the holidays. Remember to like comment (we love reading them) and subscribe. Thank you for watching Walking The Ground normal"
YouTube Link 2024-12-24T14:00Z 31.6K followers, 13.3K engagements
"British Battalions TRAPPED in Market Garden's Deadliest Battle With Al Murray & James Holland World War II historians Al Murray and James Murray are in Arnhem walking in the footsteps of the British parachute battalions whose brave but badly coordinated attempt to reach John Frost at the Rhine bridge (the infamous Bridge too Far) ended in devastating failure in September [----] as part of the ill-fated Operation Market Garden. ✅SUBSCRIBE / @ww2walkingtheground "James and Al discuss how the Germans managed to reinforce their positions in Arnhem so rapidly and why a bottleneck of converging roads"
YouTube Link 2024-12-20T17:00Z 31.2K followers, 21K engagements
"How the Battle of Britain Began Convoys Under Fire Part [--] PART [--] Walking the Ground with James Holland and Al Murray IS BACK with a new 12-part series on the Battle of Britain --- a ground-up exploration of the people places and machines that decided the fate of Britain in [----] filmed entirely on location. 👉All episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5XB7l6BFx2LXMAj01LFnZdU. 🔔 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1 🌐 More to explore at https://www.ww2headquarters.com In this first episode James and Al investigate operation Kanalkampf the"
YouTube Link 2025-09-21T17:11Z 78.1K followers, 53.8K engagements
"The Bizarre Disappearance of a WWII General Operation Market Garden with Al Murray & James Holland It's September 19th [----] there is a command vacuum for the British Airborne forces fighting in Arnhem as Major General Roy Urquhart and General Lathbury are both missing Historian James Holland and writer Al Murray retrace the generals steps and discuss how a catastrophic miscalculation found them hiding out in a loft as things went from bad to worse for the battalions of the 1st Airborne Division fighting in the streets of Arnhem. #almurray #jamesholland #ww2walkingtheground #arnhem"
YouTube Link 2025-01-03T16:00Z 33.7K followers, 39.2K engagements
"Stoke's Bravest Son Destroyed Two German 'Tiger Tanks' WWII Victoria Cross Battle of Arnhem World War Two history writers James Holland and Al Murray are in Oosterbeek near Arnhem at the site where Lance Sergeant John 'Jack' Baskeyfield single-handedly destroyed two advancing German Tiger tanks in an incredible act of bravery for which he was the posthumous recipient of one of five Victoria Crosses awarded to men who fought in the Battle of Arnhem in September [----]. ✅ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@WW2WalkingTheGroundsub_confirmation=1 Baskeyfield served as the Gun Commander of 2"
YouTube Link 2025-01-31T16:00Z 41.6K followers, 52.6K engagements
"Eye-Opening Moment: Easy Company Base Proximity to German Guns at Brecourt Manor #history #shorts #walkingtheground World War [--] historian James Holland and writer/comedian Al Murray are on Band of Brothers ground at Brecourt Manor. They are helping us understand how Easy Company from the US 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment led by Major Dick Winters was able to take out a German gun battery against seemingly insurmountable odds on D-Day a scene later immortalised in the TV mini series Band of Brothers. Join James Holland and Al Murray from the hit podcast We Have Ways of Making You Talk as"
YouTube Link 2024-08-31T19:00Z 24.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Hackett's Men Face WIPEOUT in Woods West of Arnhem Market Garden with Al Murray & James Holland World War II history writers Al Murray and James Holland follow in the fatal footsteps of the British 4th Parachute Brigade who landed west of Arnhem on 18th September [----] as part of Operation Market Garden ✅SUBSCRIBE / @ww2walkingtheground " On Tuesday 19th September with the element of surprise gone the [---] and 10th battalions of 4th Brigade commanded by Brigadier John "Shan" Hackett were confronting a much more organised German resistance (including from the 9th Panzer division) preventing them"
YouTube Link 2024-12-15T16:00Z 30.7K followers, 20.3K engagements
"Four WWII Battalions Destroyed in the Streets of Arnhem Al Murray & James Holland Black Tuesday. The day that the Battle for Arnhem was lost by the British Airborne and any hope for a successful Operation Market Garden crumbled. Second World War historians Al Murray and James Holland walk the higher road towards the Arnhem town where pressure from surrounding Germans stopped the British attack in it's tracks cost many lives and forced a retreat back towards Oosterbeek. ✅SUBSCRIBE / @ww2walkingtheground #almurray #ww2walkingtheground #jamesholland #arnhem #operationmarketgarden #battleofarnhem"
YouTube Link 2025-01-10T16:00Z 34.3K followers, 27.7K engagements
"Stuka Pilot's Automatic Pullout - The Luftwaffe Plane's Innovative Safety System The Stuka dive bomber was packed with innovations but did they outweigh some of its greater flaws"
YouTube Link 2025-10-05T16:02Z 79.6K followers, 21.3K engagements
"Fatal Flaws in British Airborne Tactics Operation Market Garden with James Holland & Al Murray World War Two historians James Holland and Al Murray are on Drop Zone X [--] miles west of Arnhem where the British 1st Airborne division landed on the first day of Operation Market Garden Sept. 17th [----]. They discuss the formidable challenge faced by divisional commander Major General Urqhuart to both defend the drop zones for later airlifts and make a rapid assault on Arnhem and capture the bridge over the Rhine before German's forces could react. ✅ SUBSCRIBE / @ww2walkingtheground " Other popular"
YouTube Link 2024-11-22T16:30Z 27.4K followers, 22.9K engagements
"James Holland and Al Murray Lost in the Bocage WW2 Headquarters 🚨 NEW VIDEO UPDATE: James Holland & Al Murray in Normandy Behind-the-Scenes of New Walking the Ground 📽 Hello Walking the Ground fans 👋 James Holland and Al Murray a the WW2 Headquarters crew are on the ground in Normandy this week filming exciting new content about what the battles that followed D-Day and the initial assault on the Normandy beaches. Titanic struggles through tough terrain coming up against some of the most fearsome German Divisions. That's why were taking a break from our weekly episode schedule but dont"
YouTube Link 2025-07-05T13:01Z 63.3K followers, 23.8K engagements
"Why Al Murray resisted another parachute jump: #operationmarketgarden Al Murray World War II writer podcaster and presenter of WW2 Walking The Ground is at Ginkel Heath near Arnhem to watch the spectacular recreation of the [----] paratrooper drops commemorating the 80th anniversary of Operation Market Garden and the Battle of Arnhem. Catch the first episode of Al Murray and James Holland's new series following them as they walk the battlegrounds of Operation Market Garden here: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=LSUX5R2B01s&t=164s #history #ww2 #arnhem #almurray #jamesholland #dropzones"
YouTube Link 2024-09-21T16:10Z 24.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Legendary Band of Brothers D-Day Action At Brecourt Manor WW2 Walking The Ground If you've seen Steven Spielberg's acclaimed mini-series Band of Brothers then this stop on James Holland and Al Murray's walking tour of D-Day battlegrounds will be familiar. Brcourt Manor near Utah Beach is where the men of Easy Company 2nd Battalion of the 506th PIR under the extraordinary leadership of Major Richard Winters carried out a daunting mission to take out a German battery in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. With an on-the-ground perspective James and Al reveal the strategies involved --"
YouTube Link 2024-08-30T15:30Z 24.2K followers, 66.6K engagements
"Arnhem: The Battle For A Bridge Too Far Operation Market Garden A Bridge Too Far Historians James Holland and Al Murray start at the drop zones and follow the fierce fighting around Arnhem in September [----] during the doomed Operation Market Garden. They uncover an ambush on a recce squadron a daring escape through a secret tunnel a General hiding in an attic and a key stretch of road that Al believes was crucial to the British Airbornes advance and how it all began to unravel as told in his bestselling book Arnhem: Black Tuesday. For the first time all the Walking the Ground: Market Garden"
YouTube Link 2025-09-18T15:50Z 75.4K followers, 18K engagements
"TODAY AT 4pm James and Al Are in Sherwood Rangers Territory Normandy D-Day Your first look at a "lost episode" from last years WW2 Walking the Ground Normandy/D-Day documentary series. Join James Holland and Al Murray walk the historic WWII battlefield where Captain Keith Douglas celebrated war poet and Sherwood Rangers tank commander was killed just days after D-Day. From the Canadian massacre at Audrieu to the fierce inland fighting near Hill [---] they uncover a powerful story of friendship and sacrifice and reflect on the tragedy of so many young lives cut short. 🕓 Watch the full film"
YouTube Link 2025-06-05T12:09Z 52.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Why Drop Zones and Deep Dark Woods Spelled Danger for the Jumpin General Operation Market Garden ✅ SUBSCRIBE / @ww2walkingtheground " What dangers and dilemmas did General Jim Gavin commander of the US 82nd Airborne division face at the start of Operation Market Garden Join World War Two historians James Holland and Al Murray on the 82nd airborne drop zones just three miles from the German border and follow them into the Groesbeek woods to unearth Gavin's command post. Popular episodes from the Operation Market Garden series: John S. Thompson's quick action to take Grave Bridge:"
YouTube Link 2024-10-23T15:01Z 77.6K followers, 44.6K engagements
"Bravery Tragedy and Watership Down in Oosterbeek Airborne Cemetery Operation Market Garden Second World War historians and podcasters James Holland and Al Murray visit the Oosterbeek Airborne Cemetery the final resting place or commemoration site of more than [----] Allied soldiers killed during the Battle of Arnhem in September [----]. Al and James explore why the stories of those who commanded and fought in the failed Operation Market Garden have captivated us down the generations. They also search for the real-life soldier who inspired a key character in Richard Adams' best-selling novel"
YouTube Link 2025-03-07T16:01Z 75.4K followers, 41.2K engagements
"The Vital Fight to Secure Heumen Bridge Operation Market Garden with James Holland & Al Murray ✅ SUBSCRIBE / @ww2walkingtheground " World War II historians and good pals James Holland and Al Murray retrace the vital action to capture the bridge over the Maas-Waal canal at Heumen (bridge number 7) by the 504th PIR of the US 82nd Airborne during Operation Market Garden. Join James and Al on this latest WW2 battlefield exploration to understand why this was such a challenging but vital Market Garden action for the allies in September [----]. In case you missed it John S. Thompson's quick action to"
YouTube Link 2024-10-18T14:01Z 78.1K followers, 43.2K engagements
"NEW WW2 Headquarters with James Holland & Al Murray now live James Holland and Al Murray are back with a brand NEW website for all things World War Two. Enlist today and set up your FREE account today: https://ww2headquarters.com At WW2 Headquarters we walk the ground dig into the archives get stuck into the detail and peel back the layers of the giant onion that is the Second World War. Exclusive videos podcasts WWII archive documents battlefield maps and expert interviews with historian James Holland and comedian and history writer Al Murray all in one place. Calling all the afflicted This"
YouTube Link 2025-04-18T14:01Z 41.7K followers, 10.5K engagements
"Up Close to the AVRO LANCASTER Legendary WW2 Aircraft Join Al Murray for an exclusive complete tour inside one of the most legendary aircraft of the Second World War: the Avro Lancaster. Filmed on location at IWM Duxford we take you where few get to goinside the fuselage of this heavy bomber. From the bomb bay and the rear gunner's lonely post to the navigator's station and the pilot's cockpit Al explores every inch of the "Lanc." and considers how it compares to the American B-17. 00:00 Introduction to the AVRO Lancaster Bomber 02:05 The Bombload 04:28 The Tail and Manoeuvrability 07:17 The"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T16:01Z 104K followers, 154.7K engagements
"Legendary WW2 Aircraft at the RAF Museum James Holland & Al Murray Join James Holland and Al Murray for an exclusive 'behind the ropes' private tour of the RAF Museum Hendon. Go beyond the barriers as the guys climb inside inspect and analyze the engineering secrets of WW2's most legendary fighters and bombers. 0:00 - Intro: Behind the ropes at RAF Hendon 0:19 - The Avro Lancaster: Inside the heavy bomber 8:48 - Bristol Beaufighter: The Twin engined bruiser 14:30 - The Wooden Wonder: De Havilland Mosquito 20:10 - The Rocket: Me [---] Komet 31:06 - Spitfire Vs Hurricane 33:40 - Hawker Hurricane:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T15:49Z 104K followers, 127.2K engagements
"Were German tanks REALLY better than US tanks in WW2 🤔 Historian James Holland dives into the facts and fiction behind Fury starring Brad Pitt. Find out more in the full video on our channel 💥 #WW2 #WorldofTanks #MilitaryHistory #WarThunder #FuryMovie"
YouTube Link 2026-01-20T18:30Z 104K followers, 133.7K engagements
"Brad Pitt's 'Fury' tank up close 💥 Al Murray gets up close with the real Fury tank driven by Brad Pitt on screen 💥 Catch Als full walk-around of the iconic Sherman Easy Eight in the full film on our channel. #tank #fury #warthunder #worldoftanks #tankmuseum #ww2 #history"
YouTube Link 2026-01-17T18:30Z 104K followers, 343.2K engagements
"Brad Pitt's Real FURY Sherman Tank Up Close - Is The Movie Accurate WW2 Historians React Is the FURY movie historically accurate WW2 historians Al Murray and James Holland examine Brad Pitt's actual M4A3E8 Sherman "Easy Eight" tank from the blockbuster film FURY and debate what it got right and wrong. Al Murray interviews Brad Pitt's real FURY tank and walks around the Sherman "Easy Eight" that made it one of WW2's most effective American tanks against German panzers while James Holland weighs in on whether FURY is realistic war cinema or Hollywood fiction. With special thanks to team at The"
YouTube Link 2026-01-15T16:27Z 104K followers, 73.4K engagements
"Al Murray meets the LEGENDARY Tiger [---] tank From its capture on the battlefield to its arrival in the UK discover the engineering marvels (and tactical failures) behind the tank that terrified Allied forces. Watch the full 15-minute film with Al Murray on our channel 💥 #history #tanks #worldoftanks #warthunder #ww2"
YouTube Link 2026-01-14T16:30Z 104K followers, 47.8K engagements
"Al Murray explores the MOST FEARED tank of WW2 💥 Join Al Murray for a deep dive into the crown jewel of the Tank Museums collection: Tiger [---] the worlds only running Tiger [--] tank. Watch the full film with Al and tank historian Chris Copson on our channel now. #tanks #history #worldoftanks #ww2 #warthunder"
YouTube Link 2026-01-10T18:49Z 104K followers, 20.3K engagements
"The Tiger Tank That TERRIFIED The Allies Al Murray at the Tank Museum Join Al Murray at The Tank Museum for an exclusive look at Tiger 131the world's only running Tiger I tank. Al explores the engineering and tactical realities behind the Second World War's most feared tankfrom mechanical truth versus propaganda to the dramatic capture by British Churchill tanks of the 48th Royal Tank Regiment in Tunisia [----]. And with help from tank historian Chris Copson Al finds out more about why the Tiger terrified Allied forces how it performed in combat and the incredible story of how this specific"
YouTube Link 2026-01-08T16:00Z 104K followers, 139K engagements
"How many people fit inside this WW2 tank 😱 The M3 Grant may be overlooked but this U.S. tank played a vital role in the war. Join Al Murray at the Tank Museum as he explores its frontline story with William Bannister whose private collection forms a key part of the museums running fleet. Watch the full 10-minute film on our channel 💥 #WW2 #WorldWarTwo #TankMuseum #M3Grant #MilitaryHistory #WW2History #HistoricVehicles #WarThunder #WorldofTanks"
YouTube Link 2026-01-07T19:28Z 104K followers, 36.9K engagements
"The Cartography Behind History's Biggest Invasion D-Day Maps with James Holland WW2 historian James Holland examines the extraordinary maps created for Operation Overlord the D-Day invasion of Normandy [--] June [----] at the British Library's Secret Maps exhibition. From coastal intelligence to invasion planning maps used by Allied commanders James explores how cartography shaped the success of history's largest amphibious assault. These original maps reveal how the Allies analysed beaches defences terrain and inland routes transforming intelligence into a plan that put tens of thousands of men"
YouTube Link 2026-01-04T16:00Z 104K followers, 18.4K engagements
"WW2 Escape Maps Hidden Inside Board Games and Hairbrushes James Holland at the British Library World War Two Historian James Holland is at the British Library's Secret Maps exhibition exploring the ingenious escape and evasion maps created for Allied servicemen and POWs during World War II. With expert curator Nik Dykes how these life-saving maps were hidden inside everyday objects from board games to hair brushes helping captured airmen and soldiers escape without alerting their Nazi captors. James examines the famous silk escape maps issued to Burma aircrew designed to be durable silent and"
YouTube Link 2026-01-01T16:01Z 104K followers, 24.6K engagements
"A Christmas Pint: Reflecting on [----] WW2 Headquarters Its Christmas were in the pub and it feels like the right moment to pause and take stock. James Holland and Al Murray meet up over a festive pint to look back on [----] a year packed with travel filming laughter and some genuinely unforgettable WW2 history. From behind-the-scenes moments at the RAF Museum to recording the Battle of Britain Walking the Ground series trips to the Tank Museum IWM Duxford Portsmouth Historic Quarter climbing into Midget Subs in Gosport and an extraordinary visit to Malta (with content coming your way in 2026)"
YouTube Link 2025-12-24T12:01Z 104K followers, 33.1K engagements
"Al Murray climbs inside a forgotten WW2 tank In our new film Al heads to the Tank Museum to explore two often overlooked U.S. WW2 tanks: the M3 Grant and the M5 Stuart Light Tank. Watch the full video on our channel 💥 #history #tanks #worldoftanks #warthunder"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T19:38Z 104K followers, 12.5K engagements
"Forgotten U.S. Tanks of WW2 M3 Grant & M5 Stuart Al Murray at The Tank Museum Al Murray explores two remarkable U.S. Second World War tanks the M3 Grant and the M5 Stuart Light Tank. William Bannister of the Bannister Collection explains how his private collection has become an integral part of The Tank Museums running fleet and why his personal mission is to see at least one example of every British tank type restored and running. As a volunteer and trustee William offers a rare insight into the dedication engineering effort and long-term vision required to keep these historic vehicles"
YouTube Link 2025-12-18T16:00Z 104K followers, 32.4K engagements
"Discover one of WW2's STRANGEST vehicles 👀 Al Murray headed to the Tank Museum to find out more about an unusual piece of German engineering from World War Two - the Kettenkrad. Watch the full video with the Tank Workshop Team on our channel 🎥 #history #historytok #ww2history #ww2 #military"
YouTube Link 2025-12-15T17:00Z 104K followers, 42.4K engagements
"Step aboard the Spitfire of the Sea with Al Murray & James Holland History at full throttle ⚡ Al Murray and James Holland jump aboard MGB [--] at Portsmouth Historic Quarter to experience this deadly WW2 warship out on the Solent. 🎬 Watch the full film now on our YouTube channel. #ww2 #history #portsmouth"
YouTube Link 2025-12-13T19:36Z 104K followers, 19.3K engagements
"All Aboard MGB [--] The Supreme WW2 Motor Gun Boat with Al Murray & James Holland MGB [--] was a British WW2 Motor Gun Boat of the Royal Navy often described as the Spitfire of the Seas fast lightly built and brutally effective. Designed for speed and striking power boats like MGB [--] were used to hunt enemy E-boats protect convoys and carry out aggressive coastal operations in some of the most dangerous waters of the war. In this film James Holland and Al Murray visit MGB [--] at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard before taking her out into the Solent for an unforgettable high-speed run. As the engines"
YouTube Link 2025-12-11T16:01Z 104K followers, 82.2K engagements
"Unpacking YOUR questions on WW2 with Al Murray & James Holland From wartime myths to major turning points Al & James break down your burning questions on some of the most famous campaigns of WW2. Explore even more history on our YouTube channel 💥 #ww2 #history #questions #worldwartwo"
YouTube Link 2025-12-08T20:02Z 104K followers, 34.5K engagements
"Why the Comet was Britain's BEST tank in WW2 🔥 Al Murray takes a deep dive into the most formidable British tank of the war. Watch the full 15-minute video on our YouTube channel #ww2 #tanks #comet #history #warthunder #worldoftanks"
YouTube Link 2025-12-05T16:30Z 104K followers, 182.1K engagements
"Al Murray & The COMET - Britain's Greatest Tank of WW2 Climb aboard the WW2 Comet tank with Al Murray and The Tank Museums historian James Donaldson as they sit astride the hull and dive into the story of one of Britains most formidable late-war machines. Discover the fascinating history of the Comet tank a machine that earned its place as Britain's most formidable tank of its time. With its impressive combination of firepower mobility and armor the Comet tank played a significant role in World War II leaving a lasting impact on the development of armored vehicles. In this video we'll delve"
YouTube Link 2025-12-04T16:00Z 104K followers, 76.4K engagements
"Why did Churchill call these tanks 'NO DAMN GOOD' Al Murray teams up with historian James Donaldson at the Tank Museum to reveal the Churchill's rocky beginnings - and how it was improved Watch the full video on our channel 💥 #history #ww2 #worldoftanks #warthunder #tanks"
YouTube Link 2025-11-29T17:54Z 104K followers, 68.9K engagements
"Al Murray on the Churchill Tank -- WW2 Armoured Warfare LEGEND Join Al Murray at The Tank Museum Bovington as he delves into the fascinating history of the British Churchill Tank an iconic vehicle that played a significant role in World War [--]. With its impressive firepower and robust design the Churchill Tank was a game-changer on the WW2 battlefield providing British forces with a reliable and powerful tool to take on the enemy. Al Murray and historian James Donaldson reveal the power and impact of the Churchill Tank exploring its development combat history and the impact it had on the"
YouTube Link 2025-11-27T16:01Z 104K followers, 102.2K engagements
"James Holland & Al Murray Answer YOUR Questions on WW2 Generals Got a burning question for Jim & Al Send it our way 🔥 🏠 Visit ww2headquarters.com & sign up for FREE 📧 Subscribe to our newsletter on the sign up form 👋 Open the welcome email 💬 Hit 'Ask a Question' & send yours in Don't miss your chance to quiz the pros 🎖 #history #ww2 #ww2history"
YouTube Link 2025-11-24T19:24Z 104K followers, 22.7K engagements
"How the Matilda II SHOCKED the Germans in [----] Al Murray explores this iconic WW2 tank with historian James Donaldson at the Tank Museum - full video on our channel 💥 #ww2 #history #tanks"
YouTube Link 2025-11-21T19:17Z 104K followers, 20.5K engagements
"Al Murray FALLS IN LOVE with Matilda II Britain's Most Underrated WW2 Tank Al Murray gets up close and personal with the Matilda II tank at The Tank Museum Bovington. With the museums historian James Donaldson Al discusses this underrated WW2 British tank's legendary armour powerful weaponry and combat history how it shaped World War II battles from France [----] to North Africa and why its engineering made the Matilda II strategically important in the war. 👉 MORE WW2 HEAVY METAL King Tiger V2 Ultra-Rare Prototype of G. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE: / @ww2headquarters Support The Tank Museum's King Tiger"
YouTube Link 2025-11-20T16:00Z 104K followers, 106.8K engagements
"Step inside the ultimate tank workshop 💥 Al Murray met the engineering team at the Tank Museum to find out more about their impressive fleet. Watch the full video on our channel 🫡 Which tank is your favourite 🤔 #history #tanks #ww2"
YouTube Link 2025-11-18T19:32Z 104K followers, 11.3K engagements
"Keeping [--] WW2 Tanks READY TO ROLL at a Moment's Notice Al Murray goes backstage at The Tank Museum on Tiger Day to meet the engineers who maintain over fifty historic World War [--] tanks in running condition including Tiger [---] Churchill Sherman Cromwell and Comet tanks. 👉 PREVIOUS EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=idH0Q2_rYvw 🔔 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1 Discover what it takes to keep 80-year-old WW2 armoured vehicles fully operational and why the facilities at The Tank Museum Bovington are among the most advanced tank restoration workshops"
YouTube Link 2025-11-16T16:01Z 104K followers, 33.7K engagements
"How long could WW2 submarine crews stay underwater 😱 Al Murray and James Holland dive into the history of Britain's X-Craft miniature submarines with expert Jason Webb. Watch the full video on our channel 💥 #history #ww2 #military #submarine"
YouTube Link 2025-11-16T13:24Z 104K followers, 17.3K engagements
"Inside a WW2 X-Craft SUBMARINE With Al Murray & James Holland Murray and James Holland explore Britain's X-Craft "midget" submarines at the National Museum of the Royal Navy with expert Jason Webb. Inside X-24 the only surviving operational X-Craft submarine they uncover how these secret WW2 weapons attacked the German battleship Tirpitz in Norway daring underwater missions that won Victoria Crosses and changed naval warfare forever 🔔SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1 ✅SIGN-UP: https://www.ww2headquarters.com/newsletter 00:00 Introduction to the X-Craft"
YouTube Link 2025-11-13T16:00Z 104K followers, 65.7K engagements
"Inside The WW2 Dakota That Hunted Hitlers U-Boats Al Murray & James Holland Al Murray and James Holland visit Duxford to explore R4D Ready For Duty a rare WW2 US Navy C-47 Dakota. that once hunted German U-boats and protected Allied convoys in the Battle of the Atlantic. With exclusive cockpit access Al and Jim uncover how a humble transport plane became a Nazi submarine hunter and hear the story of its incredible flight across the Atlantic by the Commemorative Air Force 👉MORE WW2 AIRCRAFT EPISODES: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5W9SHxGF4E-GyCkvO16RX9x 🔔SUBSCRIBE:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-09T16:00Z 104K followers, 42.5K engagements
"Tiger II Germanys ultimate WW2 tank Al Murray gets up close to the King Tiger v [--]. Armed with an [--] mm KwK [--] gun the Tiger II could destroy enemy armour from over [----] metres away nearly two miles Its firepower was unmatched giving it the ability to hit targets long before they could strike back. But all that armour and engineering came at a cost. Slow to build hard to maintain and fuel-hungry the Tiger II proved that even the most powerful gun couldnt win a war on its own. 🔔Subscribe for more WW2 HEAVY METAL with Al Murray"
YouTube Link 2025-11-08T11:30Z 104K followers, 59.2K engagements
"Al Murray on GIGANTIC WW2 German Tanks Al Murray reveals why bigger wasnt always better for Germanys WW2 tanks. With thicker armour bigger guns and cutting-edge engineering the Tiger I and Tiger II were meant to dominate the WWII battlefield. But complex engineering endless breakdowns and massive fuel demands crippled their effectiveness. 🔔Subscribe for more WW2 HEAVY METAL https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5WZILes0tere6txUPFXywbS #WW2 #WW2History #TigerTank #GermanTanks #WW2Headquarters #AlMurray #TheTankMuseum #TigerII #WW2Tanks"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T14:39Z 104K followers, 58.2K engagements
"Spitfires' Merlin Engine Secrets - Coolant Generators & Carburettor Explained A masterclass in WW2 aviation engineering from aircraft restorer and pilot Richard Grace. Understand the engineering genius of the Spitfires Rolls-Royce Merlin engine from its clever coolant system to the generator setup and iconic carburettor design. A masterclass in WW2 aviation engineering from one of the few people who still flies and maintains these legendary aircraft. Explore more WW2 aircraft with James Holland and Al Murray here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5W9SHxGF4E-GyCkvO16RX9x #WW2"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T12:31Z 104K followers, [----] engagements
"King Tiger V2 Ultra-Rare Prototype of Germany's Monster Tank NEW SERIES with Al Murray NEW SERIES Al Murray is at The Tank Museum to explore the King Tiger V2 the ultra-rare prototype of Germany's Tiger II heavy tank from the second world war . Learn about this monster of a tank's secret wartime testing at Henschel's Haustenbeck facility how it helped fix design flaws before combat and how this unique machine with pre-production turret armour and experimental fittings is now being restored to running condition. ⚙MORE WW2 HEAVY METAL:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T16:01Z 104K followers, 86.3K engagements
"Why the Rolls Royce Merlin engine was the easiest to maintain #spitfire Pilot Richard Grace reveals why the iconic Rolls-Royce Merlin engine the heart of the WW2 Spitfire was considered one of the easiest aircraft engines to maintain. Discover the genius of its design the precision engineering behind its reliability and the sound that defined an era of British air power. #WW2 #Spitfire #RollsRoyceMerlin #WW2Aviation #RichardGrace #WW2Headquarters #BattleOfBritain #AviationHistory"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T12:30Z 104K followers, 19.8K engagements
"Al Murray & James Holland fly a Spitfire James Holland and Al Murray take to the skies in a real WW2 Spitfire the legendary fighter that defined the Battle of Britain. Feel the roar of the Merlin engine see the view from the cockpit and experience history in flight. #WW2 #Spitfire #WW2Headquarters #AlMurray #JamesHolland #BattleOfBritain #WW2Aviation #FlyingLegends"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T18:10Z 104K followers, 16.7K engagements
"Al Murray meets the tanks that won (and lost) WW2 Al Murray dives into the steel beasts of the Second World War from the Sherman Firefly to the Tiger I. Big armour bigger stories. New Heavy Metal series coming soon from WW2 Headquarters filmed at The Tank Museum Bovington. #WW2 #WW2Tanks #WW2History #WorldWarTwo #TankWarfare #MilitaryHistory #ArmouredWarfare #TankBattles #WW2Weapons"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T17:15Z 104K followers, 10.6K engagements
"Al Murray On The TANKS That Won (and Lost) WW2 NEW SERIES TRAILER 📣 NEW SERIES Subscribe now so you dont miss a moment of WW2 HEAVY METAL https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1 Join Al Murray behind the velvet rope at The Tank Museum to get hands on with most powerful tanks of World War Two including the ultra-rare Prototype King Tiger the fearsome Tiger Mk I the Churchill Comet Matilda [--] and much more. Across eight action-packed episodes Al meets the incredible people who keep these machines alive from expert mechanics and passionate collectors to the museums brilliant"
YouTube Link 2025-11-03T17:01Z 104K followers, 13.9K engagements
"Flying A Living Piece Of WWII History In A Real Spitfire Join James Holland and Al Murray as they embark on the ultimate military history adventure a flight in a real second world war Spitfire. This extraordinary experience offers a rare glimpse into the life of the combat pilots who once flew these legendary aircraft during the Second World War. With its rich aviation heritage the Supermarine Spitfire remains an enduring symbol of British determination innovation and engineering brilliance. In this thrilling flight James and Al step into the cockpit to experience first-hand the power"
YouTube Link 2025-11-02T13:43Z 104K followers, 56.5K engagements
"How the Observer Corps used an Azimuth Sighting to track Nazi raiders #battleofbritain Today is the [---] th anniversary of the Observer Corps So what better way to celebrate than a demonstration by Tim Willbond of the Azimuth used by the Royal Observer Corps in Britain during WW2 and crucially during the Battle of Britain #ww2headquarters #history #jamesholland #almurray #battleofbritain #ww2 #ww2history #aviation #raf #observercorps #wwii #wwiihistory"
YouTube Link 2025-10-29T11:44Z 104K followers, 20.4K engagements
"How the RAF Defeated the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain An episode teaser for our final part of our epic WW2 Walking The Ground series on the Battle of Britain. If you want to know how the RAF finally smashed the Luftwaffe and won the battle - head over to @WW2Headquarters and enjoy the series"
YouTube Link 2025-10-27T17:00Z 104K followers, 13.5K engagements
"Battle of Britain - Why Germany NEEDED to Win James Holland and Al Murray on why the Battle of Britain was so vital for both sides and how loosing it ultimately cost the Germans in [----] and beyond. #ww2headquarters #history #battleofbritain #jamesholland #almurray #raf #aviation #ww2history #luftwaffe #1940"
YouTube Link 2025-10-27T12:00Z 104K followers, 17.3K engagements
"12. How The RAF Finally Broke The Luftwaffe in The Battle of Britain PART [--] Al Murray and James Holland trace the dramatic final weeks of the Battle of Britain. They reveal how German morale crumbled and how Dowding's revolutionary air defence system changed warfare forever -- only for him to be dismissed weeks later. They examine a captured Heinkel at Duxford and uncover the secret bugging that revealed what German pilots really thought. 👉 Previous Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=47gouOOVoMc 🔔 / @ww2headquarters 🌐 https://www.ww2headquarters.com 📱 Follow Us: Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-26T15:00Z 104K followers, 68.4K engagements
"RAF Tactics: Breaking Up German Bomber Formations How did Fighter Command defend London when their squadrons were scattered across the south of England By pairing up Spitfire and Hurricane squadrons like the Polish [---] and [---] to peck away at incoming bomber formations before they could strike the capital. #WW2 #BattleofBritain #Spitfire #Hurricane #RAF #WW2History #JamesHolland #AlMurray #WW2Headquarters"
YouTube Link 2025-10-24T15:55Z 104K followers, 20.4K engagements
"There Are None. Churchills Shock at RAF Uxbridge Battle of Britain Day James Holland takes Al Murray to RAF Uxbridge the underground nerve centre of Fighter Command to relive the moment Winston Churchill watched the Battle of Britain unfold. As waves of German bombers crossed the Channel Churchill asked Air Vice-Marshal Keith Park how many fighter reserves remained. The answer: none. Watch as James and Al reveal how this tense exchange captured the very heart of [--] September [----] the day Britains fate hung in the balance. #WW2 #BattleOfBritain #JamesHolland #AlMurray #WW2History #Churchill"
YouTube Link 2025-10-24T11:00Z 104K followers, 15.5K engagements
"WW2 RAF Pilot Rams Dornier's above Victoria Station James recounts the incredible story of the RAF Hurricane pilot who rams a Dornier bomber and sends it crashing into London's Victoria train station on September 15th [----] - Battle of Britain day #ww2headquarters #battleofbritain #ww2 #jamesholland #almurray #ww2history #aviation #wwiii #ww2secrets #hurricane"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T16:48Z 104K followers, 18.5K engagements
"11. Why Is Battle of Britain Day On September 15th PART [--] Al Murray and James Holland walk the ground at Bentley Priory RAF Northolt and Biggin Hill to unpack how Dowding Park and Fighter Command turned 15th September [----] -- Battle of Britain Day -- into a resounding RAF victory. From radar plots and squadron tactics to Ray Holmes famous ram we track the two major raids over London at crux of the battle 👉 ALL EPISODES: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL6c7sY9zou5XB7l6BFx2LXMAj01LFnZdU 🔔 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Headquarterssub_confirmation=1 🌐 MORE films podcasts and"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T15:00Z 104K followers, 79.4K engagements
"German Stuka Dive Bomber The Blitzkrieg's Deadly Secret The German Ju [--] Stuka the infamous dive bomber that terrorised Europe in [----]. James Holland and Al Murray explore how its terrifying siren pinpoint accuracy and early success couldnt save it once the RAF fought back. #WW2 #Stuka #Ju87 #BattleOfBritain #Luftwaffe #JamesHolland #AlMurray #WW2Headquarters #WalkingTheGround #WW2History #AviationHistory #FighterCommand #RAF #GermanAirForce"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T07:00Z 104K followers, [----] engagements
"WWII Luftwaffe Fighters Tactical Errors and Operational Failures James Holland and Al Murray discuss how Hermann Grings flawed orders crippled the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain forcing German pilots into tactical and operational mistakes they couldnt recover from. #BattleOfBritain #WW2 #JamesHolland #AlMurray #Luftwaffe #HermannGring #RAF #FighterCommand #WW2History #WalkingTheGround #WW2Headquarters #me109"
YouTube Link 2025-10-22T17:25Z 104K followers, 61.5K engagements
"WW2 German Pilot's CRAZY Escape You Won't Believe This Story Luftwaffe pilot Franz von Werra was shot down over England but his story didnt end there. The only German POW to successfully escape from British captivity and make it back to Germany von Werras daring journey took him across continents and through incredible odds. Watch James Holland and Al Murray uncover the true story behind one of WW2s most remarkable escapes. #WW2 #FranzVonWerra #Luftwaffe #WW2History #WW2Headquarters #AlMurray #JamesHolland #escape #me109 #nazis #WWII #secondworldwar #aviationhistory"
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T09:41Z 104K followers, 57.7K engagements
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