Love, sexuality and the true lives of men at war

The Bunker

Memories of the Second World War are often oversimplified through the lens of politicians. A common thread missed is that of love and sexuality – particularly the experiences of queer men. Kasia Tomasiewicz is joined by Luke Turner, author of the book Men at War: Loving, Lusting, Fighting, Remembering 1939-1945, to discuss the sexual revolution that happened during that period. 

  • “It’s true the British can’t stop going on about the war. But there is so much left to discover.” 
  • “Outsiders often have an interesting perspective.” 
  • “I’d gotten sick of judging the past by the standards of the present.”
  • “We still are incredibly repressed about sex in Britain.”

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Presented by Kasia Tomasiewicz. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Managing editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production

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