Heist From The Sky: The Bruneval Raid (Part 1)

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

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History, Education, Society & Culture

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🗓️ 13 May 2026

⏱️ 34 minutes

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When did Operation Biting happen? Why was this so important for the British war effort? What did British paratroopers hope to achieve? Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 1 of this exciting new series on Operation Biting, known as the Bruneval Raid - the most unequivocally successful British Parachute Regiment operation of WW2. To watch the ad-free, video-supported, version of this episode, please head to our Patreon page directly. Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights. Get your ticket for We Have Ways Fest 6 here! Get your WHW Merch here! A Goalhanger Production Produced by James Regan Editor: James Clayden Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Social Producer: Harry Balden Email: wehaveways@goalhanger.com Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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