The Forgotten Drop : Operation MANNA, 1944 - With John Greenacre.

About this episode

Dr. John Greenacre discusses Operation MANNA, a lesser-known WWII operation involving the 2nd Independent Parachute Brigade's drop into Greece in 1944.

Dr John Greenacre returns to "Ham & Jam" , this time to discuss with Andy and Kev the little known and not often discussed, Operation MANNA - The 2nd Independant Parachute Brigades drop into Greece in 1944. An operation that still resonates into the 21st century.....

People in this episode

Hosts: Andy, Kev

Guest: John Greenacre

Topics covered

• Operation MANNA
• World War II
• British Airborne
• Greece

Keywords

• parachute brigade
• military history
• Greece 1944

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ham & Jam

Places: Greece

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