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WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

The Battle Of Taranto Begins: Stringbags (Part 2)

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

Goalhanger Podcasts

History, Education, Society & Culture

4.85.3K Ratings

🗓️ 11 December 2025

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

What happened in the Battle Of Taranto? Did the raid on Taranto catch the Italian defenders by surprise? How many Swordfish attacked the Italian fleet stationed at Taranto? Join James Holland and Al Murray for the second part of this mini-series exploring the Fairey Swordfish biplane torpedo bomber, and the brave crews of the Fleet Air Arm who achieved incredible victories in an 'obsolete' airframe. Make someone a We Have Ways Club Member this Christmas – unlock the full WHW experience with exclusive live-streams, ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, a newsletter with book deals, model discounts and extra behind the scenes information. Just go to wehavewayspod.co.uk And of course, you can still join for yourself any time at https://www.patreon.com/wehaveways A Goalhanger Production Produced by James Regan Editors: Charlie Rodwell & Bruno Di Castri Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Email: wehaveways@goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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