Operation Archway, Special Air Service, Part 2
From Special Forces In World War 2 Podcast by Special Forces in World War 2 Team
May 20, 2026 · 1h 2m · Season 2025 · Episode 31
About this episode
This episode follows the operations of the Special Air Service in northern Germany during the final days of World War II.
April to May 1945. As the German front collapses, 1 and 2 Special Air Service race ahead of the British Army to secure key towns, hunt down Nazi officials, and liberate Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. From Celle to the Elbe, and finally to Lübeck and Kiel, the Special Air Service plays a decisive role in the war’s final days. This episode follows their operations in the north German plain as the Third Reich disintegrates. Part One covers the Rhine crossing and the Special Air Service actions in March 1945. #SAS #WWII #OperationArchway #SpecialForces #HistoryPodcast #Belsen #VEday #Frankforce #WorldWar2 🔗 Stay connected with us: Website: https://worldwar2-sof.com Instagram: 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
- German front collapse
- Nazi officials
- Bergen-Belsen liberation
- final days of war
Keywords
- Special Air Service
- Operation Archway
- Bergen-Belsen
- World War II
- Nazi officials
- German front
- liberation
- final days
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Special Air Service
Places: Germany, Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, Celle, Elbe, Lübeck, Kiel
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