Operation Archway, Special Air Service, Part 1

About this episode

This episode follows the actions of the Special Air Service during Operation Archway in March 1945 as they operate behind enemy lines in Germany.

March 1945. As the Allies cross the Rhine, 1 and 2 Special Air Service launch their final campaign in northwest Europe. Operating in fast-moving jeep columns, they strike deep behind enemy lines, linking with airborne forces, sabotaging German movements, and disrupting retreating units ahead of the main advance. This episode follows their actions across the Rhine and into Germany during the opening phase of Operation Archway. Part Two will continue the story into April and May 1945, through the liberation of Bergen-Belsen and the final push to the Elbe. #SAS #WWII #OperationArchway #SpecialForces #HistoryPodcast #RhineCrossing #DDay #Frankforce #WorldWar2 🔗 Stay connected with us: Website: https://worldwar2-sof.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ww2.sof Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldWar2SOF Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ww2.sof Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpecialForcesinWorldWar2 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2sof

People in this episode

Host: Special Forces in World War 2 Team

Topics covered

• Special Air Service
• World War II
• Operation Archway
• military operations
• sabotage
• historical events

Keywords

• SAS
• WWII
• Operation Archway
• Rhine Crossing
• special forces
• military history
• Bergen-Belsen
• Elbe

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 1 and 2 Special Air Service, Allies

Places: Rhine, Germany

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