27. Discussing 'Religion and the Western Allies in the Second World War' with Professor Michael Snape

On this episode, Mark welcomes Professor Michael Snape to discuss religion and the Western Allies in the World War. Their conversation takes them from the soldiers of D-Day, to the roots of their beliefs anchored in times such as the British Civil Wars. Mike discusses these linkages into the welfare and educational provisions that arose as a result of the welfare state concurrent to the rest of the war effort. That direct comparisons to the struggles of warfare directly link into the experience of wartime generations. They discuss the symbolism of the military wartime cemeteries, alongside the personal inscriptions provided on the headstones that reflect the thoughts and beliefs of the way people understood their losses in war. Additionally, they discuss the importance and role of the Padres within the military setting and the wider context of the Second World War, with such initiatives such as 'Padres Hour' and indeed Remembrance. A fascinating perspective to explore World War Two from.

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