About this episode

This episode discusses the encounters of Allied forces with elite SS tank units and the experiences of British soldiers in Normandy post-D-Day.

What did Allied forces do when encountering elite SS tank units of Panther and Tiger tanks? How did British defenders successfully repel German counterattacks? What was an average day like for British soldiers in Normandy after D-Day in June 1944? Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 4 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. To watch the ad-free, video-supported, version of this episode, please head to our Patreon page directly. 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

People in this episode

Hosts: Al Murray, James Holland

Topics covered

• WW2
• British military history
• tank warfare
• Normandy
• Allied forces
• German counterattacks
• Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry

Keywords

• Tiger tanks
• Panther tanks
• British defenders
• German counterattacks
• Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry
• WW2 history
• military tactics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Goalhanger, Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry

Places: Normandy

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