The Forgotten War Podcast: Burma Campaign WW2
Robert Lyman and Jack BowsherThe definitive podcast about the Burma Campaign of World War Two. Join historians and authors Dr Robert Lyman MBE & Jack Bowsher as they take you through dripping monsoon and jungles, across parched plains, and over rivers and mountains sharing the incredible and often brutal story of the war against Japan in Southeast Asia.
In Series One (Spring 2025) Rob and Jack did a general broad brush narra... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 39 | Founded | a year ago |
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This week Jack and Rob sit down with Levison Wood and Alex Bescoby about their brilliant new documentary: The Last Burma Star. Catch it on release day Sun 9 November at 9pm on Sky History, or on catch up afterwards.
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This week Jack and Rob answer your questions that have built up over the last 20 weeks! At the end Jack and Rob also give a quick run down of the future of the pod.
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This week Rob and Jack welcome the fascinating David Tanner - author of Burma 1942: Memories of a Retreat, the Diary of Ralph Tanner, KOYLI. David co-wrote the book with his father who was with 2 KOYLI in the retreat in 1942, but also worked in Japan... more
Rob hit gold when he was recently gifted an unpublished memoir/diary by Eric Lambert, who, among other things, played a fascinating role in helping get the Chinese 5 Army out of the Hukawng Valley - the Valley of Death. This week Rob and Jack discuss... more
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Chaps , Marvellous finale , can’t wait to join the members club
Apple Podcasts4Slim’s boys
United Kingdoma month ago - NickB
Absolutely terrific - can’t recommend highly enough. After the excellent overview in the first series the new episodes give a real deep dive into the conflict and related matters. Jack and Rob’s easy manner belies the depth of their knowledge and insightfulness of their comments. A must for anyone interested in the Burma war.
Apple Podcasts5NJB2729United Kingdom3 months ago - Great introduction to the Forgotten War.
I’ve just worked my way through the first series and am well into the second. I’ve really enjoyed the first ‘overview’ series that sets the scene and I’ve loved discussion on why key players made the choices they did plus the little nuggets of human experience. colour about various events that are peppered through out. The second series goes into a lot more detail and I’m enjoying it this far.
I do like the call outs to various reference books during the episode and looking forward to reading ... more
Apple Podcasts5SimonCXUnited Kingdom4 months ago Brilliant podcast. Very glad it's back for season 2 for more stories of this often neglected theatre. Well done chaps!
Podcast Addict55 months agoSean Clark- Splendid
One of the better pods on the second war. There’s no hangup about Empire or silly revisionist ideas. Accurate, honest and insightful. Really do appreciate this show above almost all others.
Apple Podcasts5skipmal75United Kingdom7 months ago
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Focusing on the often-overlooked Burma Campaign during World War II, this podcast presents a comprehensive exploration of the conflict through engaging discussions between two historians, Rob Lyman and Jack Bowsher. By detailing significant events, tactical decisions, and personal narratives from the battlefield, they aim to inform and educate listeners about the campaign's historical significance. With a unique combination of rigorous research and captivating storytelling, episodes frequently include reflections on military leadership and strategy, providing insights into the challenges faced by British and Allied forces in Southeast Asia.
Listeners can expect a blend of broad narratives and intricate details, with later episodes incorpor... more
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