Thanks for the memories

"What great stories you have told Thanks keeping the history of your father and others in the War very interesting and inspiring Thanks for the 10 years and I hope many many more"

Top podcast to listen to.

"This podcast is great to listen to, the true stories can bring a tear to your eye and then make you laugh your socks off. Keep up the fantastic work Paul."

Artic Convoy

"Who would have thought the story of an artic convoy could be so suspensefully told? I knew a merchant marine who sailed on those convoys and was grateful that decades later their contribution was re…"

Simply the Best podcast regarding WWII

"Enough said!"

My Favorite Podcast

"I have a rather monotonous job operating heavy equipment in a rock quarry and listen to many podcasts to pass the time. The Fighting Through Podcast is by far my favorite and it feels like Christma…"

This is the best!

"It's the unfiltered words of the great men that came through in tough times. Like Paul, I am the son of an American World War 2 veteran. My father went from Omaha Beach (age 19) to Kassel, Germany (a…"

INCREDIBLE

"I always agree that the best telling of history is by those who made it, not by authors or alleged journalists with an agenda to push!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!"

From 1st episode to now

"This is one o the many WW2 podcasts I listen too I think one of the top 3 The personal stories from his father and other veterans are true treasures of history Stories of valor and courage of comm…"

Kisses on a Postcard

"Honestly, I have by now listened to every single one of the Fighting Through podcasts. Many have moved me to tears. All...no matter how grim...have also provided smiles and laughter to mix with the t…"

Well hooked!!

"I listen everyday at work. Listening to Paul makes one feel like they are there with the soldier. Very well narrated. Makes my day go so much quicker! Keep up the great work!"

ITS AWESOME STILL

"Hello Paul I just wanted to say I love it still"

Not Ashamed

"Good morning sir, I am a veteran of the US ARMY, and totally not ashamed to admit I had tears rolling down my cheeks while listening to the JAPANESE DOLL episode. I've been listening to your podcas…"

Amazing perspective

"This is my fourth time listening thru! Every time is better than the first. This is a great series giving the REAL perspective. I hope episodes never stop coming. Great job!"

Special thanks to Paul

"“Bumped” into this podcast. Wow, it blew me away. Great interviews, accounts and stories. Thanks for committing these untold accounts to posterity!"

Thank you

"I recently lost my grandpa. He was a navy pilot from ‘43-‘46. I miss him dearly and listening to this makes me feel close to him. Thank you"

Simply the best!! PLEASE give this a LISTEN!!

"This podcast is simply amazing . The stories , history and adventures that are talked about on this show are truly remarkable . Sometimes I will listen to an episode and I will say “ well that’s it ,…"

Top notch

"I love this podcast so much. First hand accounts of the second world war are so important. I love the sweetness, humor, and reverence with which the host delivers these accounts. Highly recommended f…"

Excellent Stuff

"The title says it all. The episodes are all well put together excellent stories they make you laugh and also the odd tear or two. Well worth listening to, and I have also purchased the Book behind …"

Just finished listening to Heidi’s Father’s memoirs

"Mr. Cheall, I want to personally thank you for giving us all the privilege of hearing this amazing story! It was as if I was experiencing the war through this extraordinary teenager’s eyes! Well writ…"

Always interesting

"I have now listened to every podcast and I must every single episode whisks you away on an adventure. You hear of sacrifice, courage and lots more from all sides of the war and each episode is also …"

Great War Interviews

"Amazing. Paul Cheall has a world war podcast like no other. I have thoroughly enjoyed every episode and re-listened to quite a few. A must for anyone intending to visit Normandy"

IT'S TRUE TIME TRAVEL - AND THE TRUEST KIND OF HISTORY

"The history of World War II in the words of those who were there--whether in the front lines or on the home front. Paul Cheall has enabled us hear what happened and what it was like. Plus, as he prom…"

Best WWII podcast

"I love this podcast..... the intimate personal stories of individuals talking about their very interesting stories.... Keep up the great show!! Dan - Canada"

Thank you for the shout out

"I am still looking for audio of your father’s book. And now the ladies fathers book. I heard her mention it might be out in the future. I look forward to them both. My eyes are bad so can’t read long…"

Excellent Podcast

"Paul Cheall is an excellent story teller and a true gentleman. I really enjoy military history, so finding his podcast has made being sick this past week a whole lot easier. ;-) Vincent Wyoming, USA"

Tell all your WWII friends, This podcast is AWESOME!

"Paul Cheall is a wonderful storyteller, a dedicated historian and and would give Shelock Holmes a challenge as a detective. I have listened to all his podcasts and am always eager for the next one t…"

Fantastic podcast, priceless contribution!

"This podcast is a must for anyone who is interested in WWII history, especially if you want first-hand accounts from the Veterans who were there. Paul is still traveling to interview these last survi…"

Love it

"Paul does a great job, Lot of humanity. A great host who has a wonderful passion"

GOOD WORK

"Hi I am 13 almost 14 as of the 20th of April (2022). I had a Grandpa on my dad's side who served in the Pacific during ww2 on a repair ship. He never saw action. He returned and I believe he died bef…"

Great show

"I just went to a funeral last week to say goodbye to a cousin of my mother. He was a navigator on a B17 8th Army Air Force stationed in England during the war. He was 96 yrs old. They had his old nav…"

Compelling personal WWII experiences

"Thanks for taking the time and care these stories deserve. You read them with respect and authentic human interest. I’m very glad to have found this podcast."

True military history

"I have thoroughly enjoyed your podcast. My Dad and many of my uncles fought in WW2. My father in law was a tank man in WW2 and Korea. None of them would say much about their war experiences so hearin…"

I took the DARE to listen (Thank you)

"I am an old school guy. This was only the second Podcast I have listened to and I am hooked on the series. I love WWII history and having served in Germany in the early 80's and seeing some of these …"

Fascinating

"I'm listening to your podcast everyday and can't get enough of it. I look forward to getting my headphones on and switching you on at 7 in the morning."

A Real Story

"Beautifully spoken about the lives of real soldiers - had me captured."

Excellent

"The podcasts are fascinating. Giving the voice to some old veteran’s. I have listened over and over. The sharing of handed down family tales, is great. Keeping alive this verbal history. My grandmot…"

Christmas stories

"What really great Christmas stories Real tear jerkers made me think of my childhood with my grandparents and father Grandpa a veteran of WW1 and father of WW2 All I remember is Grandpa saying he …"

I'm loving your podcast!!!

"I just found your podcast and I'm loving it!! Keep up the good work!!"

Fantastic work.

"Wow Paul, I'm a 58 year old bloke and with you podcasts you make me choke up with tears off sadness and happiness with the stories. You make me laugh with your laughing also. I feel if I have known…"

Excellent WWII information

"I have been listening starting with episode 1 as I do my daily walking. Makes the walking easier. I really enjoy the personal stories combined with the factual information."

Excellent WWII information

"I have been listening starting with episode 1 as I do my daily walking. Makes the walking easier. I really enjoy the personal stories combined with the factual information."

Fantastic

"This last episode Kisses on a Postcard was fantastic I loved it After I got home I got on YouTube to listen to it again I only wish you could put pictures on YouTube as I listen I hope someday t…"

The Best WW2 podcast

"I don’t know why it’s taken so long for me to formally review but I hope that anyone that is looking for a great WW2 podcast starts here. Paul is a wonderful story teller and the stories he tells are…"

Great podcast.

"Ran across your podcast a few weeks ago and can't stop listening. Keep up the great work."

Thank you so much for the amazing podcast

"I am an avid listener I have been listening since I was 9 and I am currently 11 and an avid history buff. It was great but I have a suggestion you should do an episode on Easy Company 2 Battalion 50…"

Great stories

"Thanks for the awesome stories. Can’t wait for new stories Leo"

Facinating

"My Dad's birthday today, he would have been 97 so a good day to listen to a couple more episodes of 'Fighting Through'. Invaluable untold history of the people that lived the horror of the world wars…"

Amazing personal stories.

"Fighting Through WW2 is absolutely the best WW2 Podcast available. I love the untold personal stories brought to light by Paul's heartfelt narration. That can only come from someone who has lived wit…"