It is always good to have James Holland on WW2TV. I respectfully disagree with his assessment of the C-47 pilots. Wind and darkness made the glider operations extremely difficult.
Woody: Another brilliant presentation! The book is excellent (as are all of his books,) but I had no idea what an outstanding presenter James is! Absolutely infectious. Thank you for your consistently terrific content.
@WW2TV Woody, I just wanted to add that the work effort, and the amount of time put into your programs are without doubt outstanding, it shows! Already purchased his books Normandy 44 along with '43 Sicily.
I believe partway through your shows on Operation Husky that it is a resounding success so far, also I do enjoy WWI TV, very well done, interesting, and highly informative.
@@WW2TV I was interested in the topic when the promos first showed up, but I had no idea how interesting and fun the shows would be. Very well done by you and your guests.
Freat presentastion and Holland is one of my favorite authors. Unfortunetely I missed this one. Too bad. Mediterranean and Italian Campaigns are my favorite theaters. Very tired due to overwork in office and time difference.
I knew his was going to be great as I have read James's earlier history " The Allies Strike Back." His obvious passion comes through in his writing as much as it does when he speaks. I was so impressed that I wanted to say thank you with a modest donation. Please pass on to James that I shall order his new book as soon as possible. Brilliant, informative, and thought provoking are just some of the adjectives I feel are appropriate concerning his comments.
My father was a combat sapper with the 51 Highland Division. Last year I followed the Division’s battles from Normandy into Germany. This November I will spend a month following the Divisions battles from the landing to Messina
Howdy folks. Nobody better to talk about Sicily than Jimbo Holland. Great show even if Jimbo continues to disregard the flying ability of troop carriers. Otherwise outstanding despite the minor quibble.
Probably 20 years ago an article in The Journal of Military History pointed out that while the Germans had more men on the Eastern Front, the majority of their military industrial effort was directed toward the Western Front.
The Sicily campaign is usually described as a debacle. This verdict ignores the immense logistic challenge that was overcome there and in later undertakings, something no Axis--or Soviet for that matter--belligerent could accomplish. Thanks, James.
I cannot share links in your comments Woody, so here is the title of what I recall as a good lecture on The Sicilian Campaign< "Bitter Victory? The Allied Campaign for Sicily Revisited - Dr. Gregory Hospodor" And James looked so happy to be talking on Sicily and the extended invitation for more. That was nice to see.
This is an urban myth in the United States: supposedly the American Hero Sandwich came from the Invasion of Sicily when local Sicilians would greet GI's with sandwich's made of local processed meats. I kid you not!
Call it a Hero, A Hoagie, a Grinder or a Sub, that sandwich had it's origins in WWI, in the ship construction yards in the USA, where submarines were associated with the iconic submarine shaped sandwich
@@alexeichoquet7822 I said it was an urban myth. Also, both could be true since the United States is huge and communication about sandwiches in the 1920's was miniscule. The amount of US GIs in Sicily not from the Jersey shore and Long Island were the vast majority. I went to elementary school in south Jersey and then moved at 10 to Memphis, TN and the culinary habits were wildly different.
Right in the beginning the author, says Sicily has this, and that, but never did he say; What will the Italians do; how will they fight?? Really after-all Italy was the main enemy here, and was not the objective, knock Italy out of the war?
Thanks for the trivia fact. That was hilarious concerning how many GDs and Blasts that Ike uttered. Being a former soldier I am surprised the language wasn't even more colorful!
You mean me? The host of the shows? If I wasn't there, there would be no content. Plus, I'm never bored talking and listening to James. He's one of my best mates
Really special start to the week in Sicily with James.... brilliant!!
It is always good to have James Holland on WW2TV. I respectfully disagree with his assessment of the C-47 pilots. Wind and darkness made the glider operations extremely difficult.
great stuff. Love James Holland - his ww2 podcast with Al Murray is well worth listening too as well!
It's always an absolute pleasure having James Holland on the show. Brilliant presenter. Great job, Paul!
James was so good I missed half of what was going on the sidebar
Hello brother Phil. I too couldn't concentrate on the sidebar as I was so wanting not to miss what he had to say.
Any show with James is a good show.
Woody/James, Brilliant presentation as always! Bob
Woody: Another brilliant presentation! The book is excellent (as are all of his books,) but I had no idea what an outstanding presenter James is! Absolutely infectious. Thank you for your consistently terrific content.
Yep, he's a great communicator and luckily for me a good pal, so he can fit WW2TV into his busy schedule
@WW2TV Woody, I just wanted to add that the work effort, and the amount of time put into your programs are without doubt outstanding, it shows! Already purchased his books Normandy 44 along with '43 Sicily.
Thanks Gerard, it doesn't feel like work, but yes it takes a lot of time
Another great watch!
Excellent as always!
Great presentation by James as usual. Many thanks
James Holland - one of my favorites
I believe partway through your shows on Operation Husky that it is a resounding success so far, also I do enjoy WWI TV, very well done, interesting, and highly informative.
Thanks very much Morgan. I'm enjoying the series too
@@WW2TV I was interested in the topic when the promos first showed up, but I had no idea how interesting and fun the shows would be. Very well done by you and your guests.
Very impressive presentation. Thank you both Woody and James.
Freat presentastion and Holland is one of my favorite authors. Unfortunetely I missed this one. Too bad. Mediterranean and Italian Campaigns are my favorite theaters. Very tired due to overwork in office and time difference.
Excellent discussion. Thank you gentlemen.
What a great presentation!
Excellent talk. I bought the book to reward James for his time.
Excellent as always. Many thanks Gents!
Thoroughly enjoyed this show and all the education; nice anchor as I begin to listen to the current/recent series re: Italy/Sicily/Husky shows.
Thanks!
You are entirely welcome Woody. I only wish I could do more. Have a meal or a pint or two on me.
@@davidlavigne207 Well done sir
Paul. This channel is amazing. Thanks you .
You are very welcome
I knew his was going to be great as I have read James's earlier history " The Allies Strike Back." His obvious passion comes through in his writing as much as it does when he speaks. I was so impressed that I wanted to say thank you with a modest donation. Please pass on to James that I shall order his new book as soon as possible. Brilliant, informative, and thought provoking are just some of the adjectives I feel are appropriate concerning his comments.
Excellent. Thank you.
This was extremely informative as usual.
Glad to hear it!
My father was a combat sapper with the 51 Highland Division. Last year I followed the Division’s battles from Normandy into Germany. This November I will spend a month following the Divisions battles from the landing to Messina
My uncle was in operation Husky and fought in Sicily and other places.
Do you know what unit he was with?
@@WW2TV I will find out.
Howdy folks. Nobody better to talk about Sicily than Jimbo Holland. Great show even if Jimbo continues to disregard the flying ability of troop carriers. Otherwise outstanding despite the minor quibble.
Probably 20 years ago an article in The Journal of Military History pointed out that while the Germans had more men on the Eastern Front, the majority of their military industrial effort was directed toward the Western Front.
Yes indeed
The Sicily campaign is usually described as a debacle. This verdict ignores the immense logistic challenge that was overcome there and in later undertakings, something no Axis--or Soviet for that matter--belligerent could accomplish. Thanks, James.
I cannot share links in your comments Woody, so here is the title of what I recall as a good lecture on The Sicilian Campaign< "Bitter Victory? The Allied Campaign for Sicily Revisited - Dr. Gregory Hospodor"
And James looked so happy to be talking on Sicily and the extended invitation for more. That was nice to see.
WW2TV and We Have Ways making history accessible and entertaining for all!
My father was an M P in Naples. He said the mafia was terrible, worse than combat in N Africa.
Was this during the war itself? Or in the aftermath?
1944 right after occupation. He had been in an artillery battalion in NA but got very sick. Ended up an MP.
This is an urban myth in the United States: supposedly the American Hero Sandwich came from the Invasion of Sicily when local Sicilians would greet GI's with sandwich's made of local processed meats. I kid you not!
Call it a Hero, A Hoagie, a Grinder or a Sub, that sandwich had it's origins in WWI, in the ship construction yards in the USA, where submarines were associated with the iconic submarine shaped sandwich
@@alexeichoquet7822 I said it was an urban myth. Also, both could be true since the United States is huge and communication about sandwiches in the 1920's was miniscule. The amount of US GIs in Sicily not from the Jersey shore and Long Island were the vast majority. I went to elementary school in south Jersey and then moved at 10 to Memphis, TN and the culinary habits were wildly different.
Brilliant again but I wouldn't have wanted to be a poratrooper shit it sounded bad
Absolutely insane! Where did ever find such men to agree to do it?
Right in the beginning the author, says Sicily has this, and that, but never did he say; What will the Italians do; how will they fight?? Really after-all Italy was the main enemy here, and was not the objective, knock Italy out of the war?
It was a secondary objective
Harry Butcher was IKE's aide.
Thanks for the trivia fact. That was hilarious concerning how many GDs and Blasts that Ike uttered. Being a former soldier I am surprised the language wasn't even more colorful!
The bloke in the hat looks so bored. Why do we have to see him?
You mean me? The host of the shows? If I wasn't there, there would be no content. Plus, I'm never bored talking and listening to James. He's one of my best mates