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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Our latest episode in our Less Expected Destinations series is out this Friday…We’re off to New Zealand 🇳🇿 There’s so much to cover, reckon we’ll be back for 2 more episodes! Small country, HUGE impact on the 2WW. linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar @andyaitch.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk

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Andy @andyaitch.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Join us for this weeks new episode on Portugal. Tricky wartime balancing act for Britains oldest ally. We look at how the use of the Azores became a concession by the neutral country. Listen here linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

... or, you could turn dig into the newspaper archives, and discover even more stories. Such as reports about and by this man, and his exploits with Ian Fleming, in Portgual. It's all in the News of the War! @andyaitch.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Gosh, that's a lot of reading. In particular, Grant McLachlan, Sparrow – A Chronicle of Defiance (2013) — specifically about "the Sparrows," - is excellent.

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

And we also promised books, written either about Sparrow Force itself or taking a closer look at Timor - and the reasons why Portugal was feeling uncomfortable about events on the other side of the world.

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Now, we promised some live action Sparrow Force coverage, to help explain why these men were getting major coverage in the News of the War this week. So let's see if this works ... t.co/nHldhJBhez

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

And then, of course, there's Sparrow Force. linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar @andyaitch.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

And for another thing - did you know it was one of the biggest providers of Wolfram, during WW2? Do you know what Wolfram is? And why it was making headlines in the News of the War?! Check out this week's episode ...linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

See, the thing is, Portugal isn't just Portugal. Oh no, there's far more to it than a safe-looking bit on the edge of Spain. linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

But above all this week, it's about Portugal's presence in the broadsheets - and this man gets more column inches than most.

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

As is the frankly unbelievable and yet really, awfully believable story concerning Leslie Howard. Superstar, intelligence sneaky-beaky, sadly meeting a demise before his time.

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

... and stories that travelled the world. Have you heard of Jane Forman? Do you know WHY this film was more than watchable? And what does it have to do with Portgual in WW2? It's all in the News of the War...

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It's amazing what you find in the newspapers, if you read between the lines. Stories that should be better known perhaps ... linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Bom Dia ... and welcome to this, the second in our 'Less Expected Destinations' series, exploring the News of the War. This time, we're off to Portugal 🇵🇹 @andyaitch.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

New episode, this Friday… Join @merrynwalters.uk and @andyaitch.bsky.social this Friday for our second instalment of our Less Expected Destinations series. This week we go to Britains oldest ally, Portugal. Find out how they navigate neutrality during the war linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar

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JMcN @jmcn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A darker follow up. Katja Hoyer and Chris Dillon recently covered the ‘Life Unworthy of Life’, Aktion T4 on their Reichs & Republics pod. open.spotify.com/episode/25MS...

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Episode 26: A Bureaucracy of Death: Nazi Germany's T4 Programme (Ad Free)

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Argentina is not all about Nazis you know * Our latest episode looks at the political landscape during the war. Listen here: linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar *there’s also a lot of stuff about Nazis

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Andy @andyaitch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

My takeaway from this episode is that British policy to Argentina in the SWW centred entirely on securing an uninterrupted supply of bully beef. * Find out all about Argentina in the war in this weeks episode *Fray Bentos: Uruguayan company - overwhelmingly Argentinian beef linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

And a little jazz hands to finsh as we rustle the newspapers and fold them over, with news of Ronnie Scott. Not that Ronnie Scott - THIS Ronnie Scott. An Argentine you might not know, who we discovered this week in the News of the War [Argentina-style]. linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Recognise these chaps? You should. A donation squadron - paid for by British residents stil in Argentina - 164 (Argentine) Squadron, RAF. @merrynwalters.uk @andyaitch.bsky.social

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It wouldn't be News of the War without a map, and what a map story we've got this week. Argentina. Less Expected Destination ... and lesser-known insights to the underhanded geopolitical shenanigins of WW2. linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Popping up occasionally in the News of the War - little bit of submarine humour, there - are snippets of news about U-977. @andyaitch.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk dig into the articles reporting this sub's decisions, during WW2.

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Of course, there's this chap. Who did make the headlines. And does get discusses 😵‍💫😵‍💫 in this week's News of the War. Argentina here, always in the headlines -- but less often than you expect. linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

But did you know these chaps were also in the news? Names we should know better, because trade with the South American nation was vital for our boys here, in Europe and elsewhere. Corned beef doesn't grow on trees.

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Who do you think of when you think of Argentina? Answers on a postcardwith several stamps, please. It's likely to be these fellows: linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🇦🇷Buenos dias🇦🇷 Welcome to this, the first in our next six-part series. It's not all hide n' seek, y'know. This is all about 'Less Expected Destinations of WW2' - places we don't find as fast in the footnotes. The #NewsoftheWar - it's revolutionary. @merrynwalters.uk @andyaitch.bsky.social

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I’m afraid we won’t know until the random generator tells us

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

No episode last Friday, we were recovering from festival shenanigans. So our new series: Less Expected Destinations starts this Friday, 25th. We kick off with our first place Argentina. Oh Lordy 👀 linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar @merrynwalters.uk @andyaitch.bsky.social

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Andy @andyaitch.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Fancy a little sideways look at the most talked about British battle of all time? We did an Arnhem Ep a few weeks ago on @newsofthewar.bsky.social linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar

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Lucy @lucyt.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Great weekend at #whwf6 after missing last yr. So many great talks incl Alex Ritchie, @waitmanwbeorn.com , John McManus, Jon Parshall, @silenceinpolish.bsky.social , @rednavy70.bsky.social , Katya Hoyer, David Stahel, @lmbd1418.bsky.social , @newsofthewar.bsky.social & @jonathanfennell.bsky.social

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JMcN @jmcn.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Top @newsofthewar.bsky.social day. Another great pod and a LIVE performance! Great to chat briefly with @merrynwalters.uk and @andyaitch.bsky.social.

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Great teams, and well known names - off to war, as we’re off to We Have Ways 6 … a wee warpod to get you there, you say?! Don’t mind if we do! linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

You’re all off to WeHaveWaysPod Fest - so are we! And here’s this week’s football special… linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar @andyaitch.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🔥 Going to WeHaveWaysPod Fest? 🎙️ Want a podcast while you're queueing to get in? ⚽️ BACK OF THE NET - it's our football special. ⏰ 0600 Friday 11th. #NewsoftheWar. @andyaitch.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk [AND WE'LL SEE YOU SATURDAY TOO!] linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar

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Andy @andyaitch.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Still very struck by this photo of Stanley Maxted and Guy Byam. Taken the day after they’d escaped over the Rhine from Oosterbeek at broadcasting house. But especially Maxted. He looks exhausted, mentally and physically. Still wearing his mud covered uniform.

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JMcN @jmcn.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Some pics from a few years ago.

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Andy @andyaitch.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Arnhem. We decided the world needed another podcast about Arnhem. So here it is. Not a blow by blow account though, it’s a look at how it was reported in the papers. And I enjoyed it immensely. Give it a try here linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

And also commemorated through the ages and reported on, over the breakfast tables in Britain ~ it's all in the News of the War this week.

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Remembered after the battle, not only on film but also in the newspapers ... it's Arnhem, alright. linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🙄 and maps, obviously. Not the best maps, either.

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I mean, c'mon - WNTL? Arnhem. Sappers. News of the War.

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The man himself, reported missing in the newspapers - and there's some great detail appearing in the news, from his family.

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Awesome. Just awesome - The Illustrated London News and The Sphere get it spot on this time, documenting the events at Arnhem in a way that captures the futility of the situation. We were struck by the inclusion of nekkid men, obviously.

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

No surprises here, theirs was the glory across many column inches during mid September 1944 and on, afterwards, too. But in this week's News of the War, we meet some of the men who made that news reporting possible, too. linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🚨 We can avoid it no longer ! In this, the sixth in our Battle series, we're off to Arnhem. Not for a blow by blow account, but for a deep-dive into the newspapers ... to see how Theirs Was The Glory. @andyaitch.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The man himself, reported missing in the newspapers - and there's some great detail appearing in the news, from his family.

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Our final instalment of our battles series….. and it’s a biggie… We delve into what the papers said about the Battle of Arnhem. Optimism, false home, introspection and myth making, it’s all there. Join @andyaitch.bsky.social and @merrynwalters.uk this Friday linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Stuck for something to do on the 12th of September 2026? You could always pop along to watch us at @WeHaveWaysPod fest. @merrynwalters.uk and @andyaitch.bsky.social will be diving into the headlines behind the frontlines, live. 1845hrs, The Arsenal. See you there.

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News Of The War Pod @newsofthewar.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Ha! Didn’t know that. Thank you 🫡

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