Larry Ostola talks to Tim Cook about his book, The Good Allies: How Canada and the United States Fought Together to Defeat Fascism during the Second World War.
The Good Allies is a compelling narrative by Canada’s leading war historian, exploring the evolving relationship between Canada and the United States during World War II. Initially marked by rivalry and mutual suspicion, the two nations eventually forged a strong alliance, working together to defeat the fascist threat. The book examines how Canada, though smaller and overshadowed by the US as a global power, flourished alongside its powerful neighbor. It highlights the cooperation, sacrifice, and shared struggles that defined their partnership during the war and shaped their enduring alliance.

Tim Cook is Chief Historian and Director of Research at the Canadian War Museum. His bestselling books have won multiple awards, including four Ottawa Book Awards for Literary Non-Fiction and two C.P. Stacey Awards for the best book in Canadian military history. In 2008 he won the J.W. Dafoe Prize for At the Sharp End and again in 2018 for Vimy: The Battle and the Legend. Shock Troops won the 2009 Charles Taylor Prize for Literary Non-Fiction. Cook is a frequent commentator in the media, and a member of the Royal Society of Canada and the Order of Canada.

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The Good Allies: How Canada and the United States Fought Together to Defeat Fascism during the Second World War

Rememberence Day Special 
Our annual special observing of 'the 11th hour of the 11th month', honouring the armed forces who died in the line of duty, and ahead of the ceremony held at the Cenotaph in Central. Our show features Anne Shelton, Bob Crosby, The Central Band Of The Royal Airforce, and The Hong Kong Police Band, to name a few. Plus the voices of Churchill, Sir John Gielgud, and, of course, Vera Lynn.

Broadcast, Sunday, 10th, November, 2024

Ep 45 - S10 - Remembrance Day Special

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157 - Stolen Death (1938) / Lust, Caution (2007)

This week we’re forming resistance cells and sneaking around as we arm ourselves against Tsarist oppression with Nyrki Tapiovaara and plot an assassination with Ang Lee’s patriotic theatre troupe

#157 - Wartime Noir

Tarn grapples with the loss of her brother at Dunkirk as she faces the threat of Nazi invasion in the Cumbrian countryside in this gripping wartime tale from Tom Palmer. 

 July 1940 – as Tarn struggles to come to terms with the loss of her beloved brother in the chaos of the British retreat at Dunkirk, she and her friends scour the hills around their Lake District home, watching for any signs of the long-dreaded Nazi invasion.

But as the war drags on, with little good news from the front, the locals become aware of someone carrying out anonymous acts of kindness, such as saving a flock of sheep from a snowdrift and getting help for an injured farmer who might otherwise have died.

With no one claiming credit, they come to think of this unidentified stranger as a kind of guardian angel, but when his identity is finally revealed, can Tarn come to terms with the truth…?

Angel of Grasmere: From Dunkirk to the Fells, By Tom Palmer, Cover design by Tom Clohosy Cole, Read by Elaine Fellows

Bestselling historical fiction author Molly Green is back with her most engrossing, heartfelt World War Two saga yet, set in Churchill's war rooms!
Working for Winston Churchill, can she help achieve victory? 

 Churchill’s Cabinet War Rooms are full of secrets … 

June, 1941 Britain is in the throes of war, but Katharina Valentine feels sidelined.

Employed as a shorthand-typist in the War Office, she is transferred to the basement below – having had no idea that this dark, airless, underground maze, home of the top-secret Cabinet War Rooms, even existed, let alone what her work will entail.

Unexpected staff shortages present an opportunity to work directly for Winston Churchill himself, and Katie jumps at the chance. And as she grows closer to Wing Commander Baxter Edwards, things start to look up…

But when a jealous colleague threatens to expose information about her family that could put her in violation of the Official Secrets Act, Katie faces serious repercussions.

Will she lose both the job and the man she holds dear?

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Readers LOVE Molly Green!

‘The characters are multi-faceted, the settings are described with a depth that makes you feel you are there, and the storyline sweeps you along to the very end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Such an exciting book! I loved the attention to detail!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A journey for the reader…tantalizing…interesting…try this one!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Beautifully written, lovingly portrayed characters and an absorbing storyline make for a very satisfying read!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Outstandingly fabulous’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A lovely story’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘One of those can't-put-down books’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A cracking good read!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Moments of being held spellbound…Kept me on the edge of my seat. Couldn't put it down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A fantastic addition to what has been a fantastic series so far’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Great story. Great characters. Wonderfully written and oozing wartime spirit. Couldn’t ask for more!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Courage for the Cabinet Girl, By Molly Green, Read by Lucy Scott

The heartwarming brand-new instalment in the Cornish Girls saga series, perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest

The war is over and now the healing can begin… 

 Cornwall, 1946.

Spirited Sheila is still reeling from the loss of her husband. But she’s eager to run his Porthcurno shop, despite her daughter’s objections. The villagers are facing hard times, and she wants to help them rebuild.

Joan is happy to swap the munitions factory for the fields as a Land Girl. It’s her way of giving back. She’s always preferred books over boys. But when she meets Arthur, a war-torn soul recently returned from France, she can’t ignore her feelings.

Meanwhile, Selina is heartbroken when her soldier beau breaks off their engagement to marry another. But with heartbreak comes hope, as it reunites her with her estranged sister, Bella, and her young family. And when Bella faces her own hardships, Selina throws herself into supporting her.

The fighting has stopped, but are the Cornish Girls ready to let go of the past and embrace a hopeful new future?

Readers love the Cornish Girls:

‘It all makes for such beautiful, heartfelt and inspiring reading. It’s another great one in a reliably awesome wartime series!’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Betty Walker writes brilliantly.’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Loved it, it’s like catching up with old friends.’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This is lovely historical fiction which tugs hard at the heart.’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Five stars from me.’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Returning to the Cornish Girls is like visiting old friends, guaranteed to brighten up your day!’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘So pleased to be back with the Cornish girls again. I love these books, such a pleasure to read about the land girls still working hard even though the war is over.’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A New Hope for the Cornish Girls, By Betty Walker, Read by Annette Holland

With their city under fire, can they find hope in each other?
'Rich, evocative and spellbinding' KATE THOMPSON

'A heartwarming tale of courage, friendship and hope' MILLY JOHNSON 

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 In December 1940, the Blitz has reached Sheffield, but Steel Girl Hattie is more concerned about the war brewing at home between her parents. Desperate to help her mother in any way she can, will Hattie get through with the help of her factory sisters?

Betty is overjoyed to learn that her fiancé will be coming home to complete his RAF training. But when the Blitz begins, he may be in greater danger than ever.

Young Patty has never been prouder of her sweetheart, Archie, than in his role as an Air Raid Warden. But having seen the true cost of war, is he struggling more than Patty could ever imagine?

And as the bombs begin to fall, with heartbreak on the horizon, will the Steel Girls find shelter in each other?

A heartwarming and dramatic World War II saga, perfect for fans of Vicki Beeby, Kate Thompson and Pam Howes.

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Readers love Steel Girls in the Blitz!
'I could not read this book fast enough … I've grown to love this group of strong women!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A tremendously good read … a story of love and friendship at the most difficult times' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Amazing … once you start it's hard to put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Gives a great sense of the resilience and camaraderie of communities' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I love this series … another excellent addition' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Steel Girls in the Blitz, By Michelle Rawlins, Read by Laura Brydon

International bestselling author Mandy Robotham returns with a brand new tale set in 1950s London. 

 ‘A gripping story of revenge, guilt and redemption, sweetened by love.’ Daisy Wood, author of The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris

‘A truly brilliant read—I couldn’t put it down!’ Suzanne Kelman, author of The Bookseller of Paris

London, 1952. Seven years after the chaotic aftermath of World War II, London has is coming alive again, with jazz clubs and flickering cinema awnings lighting up the night sky.

But for widowed Helen ‘Dexie’ Dexter, she’s still a woman in a man’s world. She longs to prove herself as an officer in the London Metropolitan Police, yet she’s stuck intervening in domestics and making tea for her male colleagues.

Then Harri Schroder arrives, seconded from Hamburg to the Met. Haunted by the loss of his wife and child, Harri is unlike any man Dexie has ever known. Compassionate and sharp-witted, he sees her not as a threat, but as an intelligent, canny officer full of potential.

And when Harri is tasked with hunting down a Nazi war criminal-turned-respected-businessman, with connections to the upper echelons of British society, it’s Dexie he turns to for help.

But as their bond deepens, a deadly fog engulfs London. Dexie and Harri must expose the fugitive before he vanishes, risking everything for justice – and each other…

The new gripping and heart-wrenching historical fiction novel from international bestseller Mandy Robotham. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Kristin Hannah.

READERS LOVE A DANGEROUS GAME:

‘This is a book with characters so well-drawn you feel you know them. Add thrills and a dash of romance, and you have a book you can't put down. Loved it!’ Deborah Swift, author of The Shadow Network

‘Unique and spellbinding. I couldn't put it down.’ Melanie Hudson, author of The Paris Affair

‘Well written, atmospheric, suspenseful, with fully developed characters, this was a five star read for me….another one I couldn’t put down.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This story kept me up late at night. I wanted to read just one more chapter until I couldn’t.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Mandy Robotham takes the reader down this chilling path with twists and turns that keep you guessing and holding your breath.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A cleverly crafted mystery thriller set in the great smog of London in the 1950s.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Really enjoyed it from start to finish and captured the era brilliantly. Recommended.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Don't miss this one! I'd give it 10 stars if I could!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘If you like historical fiction mixed with thriller espionage this book will be for you!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A Dangerous Game, By Mandy Robotham, Read by Kristin Atherton

slaq - wartime (prod. kilvrs) [DREAMTHUGEXCLUSIVE]

A soldier's love song. Lyrics by Dan Bradley. Music and vocals by Suno.

I'LL WAIT FOR YOU

When you walk in a gentle, summer rain
As we loved to do together
Deep in thought, you’ll not notice the weather
Disbelief running through your brain

I’m so sorry I left you on your own
For a patriot’s call to war
When I promised I would be back for sure
Didn’t mean with flag and headstone

I’ll wait for you
As time waits for me
I want you to know the joy that life can be

I’ll wait for you
Recall the happiest days we knew
Cherish shared memories
Of laughter and love so true

Heaven knows all your sorrow and despair
Heart broken open and grieving
Nothing in this world is worth believing
How can this life be so unfair

I’ll wait for you
As time waits for me
I want you to know the joy that life can be

I’ll wait for you
Recall the happiest days we knew
Cherish shared memories
Of laughter and love so true

[Bridge]

I’ll wait for you
As time waits for me
I want you to know the joy that life can be

I’ll wait for you
While you see your own destiny through. 
And when your time has come,
I’ll be here to welcome you.

I'll Wait for You

PEACE BETWEEN US
Lyrics: Dan Bradley
Music/Vocals: Suno

Shadows move out over the horizon
I can see them etched against the sky
There’s a fire burning stronger as its risin’
I hear the echoes of an ancient battle cry

Let there be Peace Between Us…
Stop the shelling that kills across the borderline
Let there be Peace Between Us…
To save the lifeblood of our people from dying

Dishonesty and pain still divide us
Sacrificed in blood across our land
With the weapons of war they now provide us
Our homes are becoming a barren waste of sand

Let there be Peace Between Us…
Stop the shelling that kills across the borderline
Let there be Peace Between Us…
To save the lifeblood of our people from dying

Mortar shells destroy our homes and our lives
Our children die playing in the street
We lose our sons, daughters, husbands and wives
Even victory, at best, would taste bittersweet

Let there be Peace Between Us…
Stop the shelling that kills across the borderline
Let there be Peace Between Us…
To save the lifeblood of our people from dying

Peace Between Us

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I'm a lyricist, not a performer. Maybe a professional out there will like one of my songs and want to record it. Miracles happen! (Contact me through SoundCloud.) 

I grew up writing lyrics and playing drums. My music-writing/playing skills are limited, but I managed to record a few demo songs over the years (songs with "Demo" in the title). 

Because of my limitations, I started using Suno AI to generate music/vocals for my lyrics. The results are tons better than I could do on my own. And it's fun to bring my lyrics to life. Thanks for listening!

New tracks tagged #wartime