British Band Of Brothers: From Open Seas To Open Fields (Part 2)
6/1/202652 min
How was fighting in the Normandy Bocage dangerous for Allied forces after D-Day? Why were German panzers considered by some to be superior tanks? What was fighting on D-Day like for soldiers who had fought in the Middle East and North Africa? Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 2 of this engaging new serial on the men and tanks of the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry, one of the most hard-fighting British units of WW2. Start your free trial at patreon.com/wehaveways and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights. Get your ticket for We Have Ways Fest 6 here! Get your WHW Merch here! A Goalhanger Production Produced by James Regan Editor: Charlie Rodwell Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Social Producer: Harry Balden Email: wehaveways@goalhanger.com Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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First 90 secondsAl Murray· Host0:00
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James Holland· Host0:50
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Al Murray· Host0:53
[upbeat music] They're approaching the eastern end of Jig Green at about half past 8. On the run in, they had come under fire, targeted by the enemy guns on the cliffs overlooking the Gold Beach assault. Then Lawrence Biddle had asked for volunteers to help roll out the coconut matting once the ramp had gone down, and which was supposed to help give the vehicles purchase on the otherwise soft sand and clay patches to be found on the Jig Red part of the beach. Having put his hand up, Skinner and two others took their places