296 - British Brigadiers, 1940

For this episode, I am joined by Philip McCarty to discuss his book Point of Failure: British Army Brigadiers in France and Norway, 1940 . It is a study of the brigadiers who served in France and Norway in 1940. Rather than focusing on campaign narratives, Philip examines the men who held this rank. Their backgrounds. Their training. The influence of networks, regimental culture and staff college upon their careers. And what happened to them after the defeats in France and Norway? This is a fresh way to approach the early-war British Army, offering insight into how the institution thought about leadership, promotion, and responsibility at a moment of intense pressure. patreon.com/ww2podcast

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296 - British Brigadiers, 1940 is an episode from The WW2 Podcast by Angus Wallace.

This episode is 49:09 long.

This episode was published on Feb 15, 2026.

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