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Sound OFF! with Brad Bennett
Friday 3/21/25 hour 3

Sound OFF! with Brad Bennett

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 37:58


Memorial Day just around the corner, Barb talked about her father for Taps, German Panzer vs M4 Sherman tank, Holly from Solon Springs, a Rosie the riveter, Trump tariff factor, Jasmine Crockett, Rob from Bears Den, Jan's auntie Alice, and we played Taps...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hitlers Æselører
”Spydspids” – en amerikansk kampvogn i Vesteuropa 1944-1945

Hitlers Æselører

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 86:48


Risikoen for at dø i kamp var ganske betydelig, hvis man var en del af de amerikanske kampvognsstyrker under de allieredes fremrykning i Vesteuropa fra sommeren 1944 og frem mod Nazitysklands kapitulation i maj 1945. Det var i denne periode, at den legendariske 3. panserdivision (3rd Armoured Division) vandt sit ry for sit heltemod, idet divisionens M4 Sherman-kampvogne kørte forrest under fremrykningen frem mod Tyskland, og blev kendt som ”Spearhead” (Spydspids). Undervejs blev den udsat for tyskernes formidable kampvogne som Panther V (G) og Tiger og lettere våben mod panser såsom Panzerfaust. Ingen division mistede flere mænd på Vestfronten end netop den 3. panserdivision. Èn kampvogn fra Spearhead-enhederne blev foreviget i en berømt kortfilm, der dokumenterede et mindre panser-slag, og som udspillede sig tæt på Kölns domkirke i marts 1945. Skytten på den nye M26 Pershing-kampvogn ”Eagle”, der ødelagde de to sidste tyske kampvogne i slaget om byen, var den kun 21-årige korporal Clarence Smoyer fra Pennsylvania.  Han skulle vente næsten 75 år på at få tapperhedsmedaljen bronze-stjernen ved 2. verdenskrigsmonumentet i Washington. Det skete formentlig kun, fordi den amerikanske militærhistoriker Adam Makos i 2019 i bogen ”Spearhead” fortalte historien om Smoyer og hans kampvognsbesætnings barske oplevelser fra kampene i Nordfrankrig til det sidste omringelses-slag om Ruhr-distriktet. I programmet medvirker historiker, forfatter og rigsarkivar Steen Andersen, hvor vi taler om bogen og de tyske og amerikanske kampvogne under kampene i Vesteuropa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcast Wojenne Historie
M4 Sherman. Czołg to system.

Podcast Wojenne Historie

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 51:59


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Jaquecas Históricas
Episodio 417: M4 Sherman: ¿el mejor tanque de la Segunda Guerra Mundial? #shermantank #maquinasdeguerra

Jaquecas Históricas

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 10:56


¡Suscríbete, dale me gusta y comenta el video! ¡Únete a nuestro Patreon para obtener beneficios increíbles y ayudarnos a crecer! https://www.patreon.com/hchistoriacontemporanea Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hchistoria Blog: https://hchistoriacontemporanea.com/blog Redes Sociales. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historiacontemporanea1987​ Grupo de Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historiacontemporanea.1987 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hchistoriacontemporanea.1987/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hc_historia?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Twitter: https://twitter.com/HcHistoria Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hc-historia-contempor%C3%A1nea Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.mx/hchistoria Podcast Jaquecas Históricas: Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hc-historia-contemporanea Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/402ENq9JTcu6m2WsRy0i9V?si=76a1c4513cc643cc Zaloga, Steven (1993). Sherman Medium Tank 1942–1945. New Vanguard. Oxford, UK: Osprey Publishing. Zaloga, Steven (1999). M3 & M5 Stuart Light Tank 1940–45. New Vanguard Number 33. Oxford, UK: Osprey Publishing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hc-historia-contemporanea/message

Mechanista in G – Scanline Media
Mechanista in G – M4 Sherman

Mechanista in G – Scanline Media

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023


This week, another Emrys request as we tackle the backbone of America's armored division in World War II, the M4 Sherman medium tank! Or that's what I thought until I checked the message history, and discovered it was actually a message from Aedan, Emrys's son who guested on our episode back in the day on the Gwazine-class & Friends! So let's talk about the first tank we've ever covered on the show, and the dozen dozen ways they swapped its parts around to try to keep up with the war! Most of the resources can be readily found on the M4 Sherman page on Wikipedia, and links branching off of it. The ones that can't be, I have included in this folder. Here is a link to ceasefirenow.com, a site aggregating various resources for demanding action from your government with regards to a ceasefire in Gaza. For those in the US, here is the official government site for finding your Representative. If you want to find us on Twitter, Dylan is @lowpolyrobot and Six is @sixdettmar. Our opening theme and ending theme is the Hangar Theme from Gundam Breaker 3. Our podcast art is a fantastic piece of work from Twitter artist @fenfelt. Want to see a list of every unit we've covered from every episode, including variants and tangents? It's right here. Units discussed: M3 Lee M4 Sherman M4(105) Sherman M4A3E2 "Jumbo" Sherman M4A4 Sherman Sherman Firefly Sherman Tulip Grizzly I cruiser Duplex Drive “Donald Duck” Sherman Flame Tank Sherman T34 Calliope 3-inch Gun Motor Carriage M10 “Wolverine” 90 mm Gun Motor Carriage M36 “Jackson” 105 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M7 “Priest” M32 Armored Recovery Vehicle M74 Armored Recovery Vehicle 7.2-inch Multiple Rocket Launcher T40/M17 “Whizbang” 155 mm Gun Motor Carriage M40 “Cardinal” M43 Howitzer Motor Carriage Sherman M-50 “Super Sherman” Sherman M-51 “Super Sherman”

The Swearing In Podcast
Service Headline News 25 Jan 2023

The Swearing In Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 52:29


A Q&A session with special guest Air Force TSgt (Ret) Kevin Balcom as well as discussing news stories about US special operators to test an X-wing-like loitering munition, and the US Tank entry to the “All Military” Team selection. Link to the “ROC X”: https://taskandpurpose.com/tech-tactics/us-special-operations-loitering-munition-point-blank/ The M4 Sherman: https://www.nationalww2museum.org/visit/museum-campus/us-freedom-pavilion/vehicles-war/m4-sherman-tank The M-60 MBT: http://www.military-today.com/tanks/m60_patton.htm The M1 Abrams MBT: https://asc.army.mil/web/portfolio-item/abrams-main-battle-tank/

The Panzer Podcast
Episode 205 - Sherman V

The Panzer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 55:22


On this edition of The Panzer Podcast we delve into the T5 Phase I, II, III, T5E1, and T5E2 and the beginning of the direct line of the M4 Sherman predecessors. From here on out we are moving steadily towards our Sherman and the first combat foray in North Africa. We've still got a little ways to go, but I promise you we're getting close! So strap in-- and let's learn about tanks. Enjoy! John Burgess ThePanzerPodcast@gmail.com Additional Sources include: The Field Artillery Journal of May/June 1931, “Through Mobility We Conquer: The Mechanization of U.S. Cavalry” by George Hofmann, "Firepower: A history of the American Heavy Tank" by RP Hunnicutt, "Le Char Lourd FCM 1A, Histoire de Guerre Blindes & Materiel" by Guy Francois, "The Journal of the Army Ordnance Association, Vol.4" by the US Army Ordnance Department, "Pioneers of Amphibious Warfare 1898-1945" by Leo Daugherty, and "Sherman: A History of the American Medium Tank" by RP Hunnicutt, "Panther" by Thomas Anderson, "Sherman Tank Vol. 1" by David Doyle, and "Sherman Tank Vol. 2" by David Doyle, "Storm of Steel" by Ernst Junger, "Poilu" by Louis Barthas, and "Now It Can Be Told" by Philip Gibbs, “The Machine Gun: History, Evolution and Development of Manually Operated, Full Automatic, and Power Driven Aircraft Machine Guns, vol. 1, Department of the Navy, Bureau of Ordnance” by George Chinn, “US Army's FM 23-65 Manual Browning Machine Gun .50HB, M2”

The Panzer Podcast
Episode 204 - Sherman IV

The Panzer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 49:05


On this edition of The Panzer Podcast we delve into the T4 & T4E1 Project, the final Christie born prototype of the convertible medium tanks-- culminating in the Convertible Medium Tank M1, Limited Standard. We enjoy a bit of M2 .50 HMG banter, and history, and take a quick glance at European politics circa 1936. Spoiler alert: It's not great. This is the final edition of prototype vehicles that do not have direct lineage to the M4 Sherman. So, for anyone wondering, we're closing the gap, both in time and prototypes before we finally get to the M4 Sherman proper. So sit tight, relax and let the smooth sounds of tank information wash over you as we get closer to our final destination of the M4 Sherman Medium Tank. Enjoy! John Burgess ThePanzerPodcast@gmail.com Additional Sources include: The Field Artillery Journal of May/June 1931, “Through Mobility We Conquer: The Mechanization of U.S. Cavalry” by George Hofmann, "Firepower: A history of the American Heavy Tank" by RP Hunnicutt, "Le Char Lourd FCM 1A, Histoire de Guerre Blindes & Materiel" by Guy Francois, "The Journal of the Army Ordnance Association, Vol.4" by the US Army Ordnance Department, "Pioneers of Amphibious Warfare 1898-1945" by Leo Daugherty, and "Sherman: A History of the American Medium Tank" by RP Hunnicutt, "Panther" by Thomas Anderson, "Sherman Tank Vol. 1" by David Doyle, and "Sherman Tank Vol. 2" by David Doyle, "Storm of Steel" by Ernst Junger, "Poilu" by Louis Barthas, and "Now It Can Be Told" by Philip Gibbs, “The Machine Gun: History, Evolution and Development of Manually Operated, Full Automatic, and Power Driven Aircraft Machine Guns, vol. 1, Department of the Navy, Bureau of Ordnance” by George Chinn, “US Army's FM 23-65 Manual Browning Machine Gun .50HB, M2”

The Panzer Podcast
Episode 202 - Sherman Part II

The Panzer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 44:59


On this special Labor Day Episode (my excuse for it being late) we are discussing the Prototype T1/T1E1 & T2 Medium Tanks! We're steadily progressing through the tech tree of the Medium tank, working up to the M4 Sherman-- however, we've got a bit of a ways to go, so strap in and get ready to dig into some mid-1920/early 1930s technological marvels! Enjoy! John Burgess ThePanzerPodcast@gmail.com Additional Sources include: The Field Artillery Journal of May/June 1931, “Through Mobility We Conquer: The Mechanization of U.S. Cavalry” by George Hofmann, "Firepower: A history of the American Heavy Tank" by RP Hunnicutt, "Le Char Lourd FCM 1A, Histoire de Guerre Blindes & Materiel" by Guy Francois, "The Journal of the Army Ordnance Association, Vol.4" by the US Army Ordnance Department, "Pioneers of Amphibious Warfare 1898-1945" by Leo Daugherty, and "Sherman: A History of the American Medium Tank" by RP Hunnicutt, "Panther" by Thomas Anderson, "Sherman Tank Vol. 1" by David Doyle, and "Sherman Tank Vol. 2" by David Doyle, "Storm of Steel" by Ernst Junger, "Poilu" by Louis Barthas, and "Now It Can Be Told" by Philip Gibbs

TỪ ĐIỂN LỊCH SỬ
MẪU XE TĂNG BỊ CĂM GHÉT NHẤT THẾ CHIẾN THỨ II

TỪ ĐIỂN LỊCH SỬ

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 6:44


#xetangm3 #m3lee #m3grant Ít binh sĩ nào trong Thế chiến II yêu thích M3 Lee, mẫu xe tăng hai tháp pháo cồng kềnh với những đinh tán có thể hủy diệt cả kíp lái Xe tăng hạng trung M3 của Mỹ thoạt nhìn trông có vẻ uy lực với hai tháp pháo chính, nhưng hàng loạt hạn chế trong tác chiến khiến nó trở thành mẫu xe tăng bị lính Đồng minh căm ghét nhất trong Thế chiến II và sớm bị lu mờ bởi phiên bản kế nhiệm M4 Sherman. Dòng M3 ra đời dựa trên những yêu cầu cấp thiết từ chiến trường. Khi bắt đầu tham gia Thế chiến II, quân đội Mỹ chỉ biên chế xe tăng hạng nhẹ M2A4 và M3 Stuart, cùng vài chục xe tăng hạng trung M2 chỉ phù hợp cho huấn luyện. Tất cả đều trang bị pháo cỡ nhỏ 37 mm, đủ để xuyên thủng hầu hết các loại xe tăng vào đầu cuộc chiến. Tuy nhiên, những trận đánh của Đức tại Pháp cho thấy xe tăng hạng nặng như Matilda và Char B1bis gần như bất khả xâm phạm trước pháo 37 mm. Pháo cỡ nòng lớn, từ 75 mm trở lên, cũng rất hiệu quả khi diệt bộ binh trong công sự. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tu-dien-lich-su/message

Casus Belli Podcast
C-10 M26 Pershing

Casus Belli Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 121:00


El M-26 fue el tanque pesado que no llegó a desplegar más que en pequeños grupos, y que podía haber sido un complemento ideal para el M4 Sherman para enfrentarse a los Tigers y los Panther. En la postguerra no sólo fue un elemento importante para los arsenales de la OTAN en Europa, sino que fue muy útil en conflictos como Corea. Te lo cuenta el ⚒️ Dúo Acorazado 📐 Félix Lancho y 🦕 Antonio Gómez. Editado por 🛠️ PodFactory.es Producido por 👨‍🚀 Dani CarAn. Esto es Carros-10, un programa de Casus Belli Podcast. Casus Belli Podcast forma parte de 📀 Ivoox Originals. Casus Belli Podcast pertenece a 🏭 Factoría Casus Belli. 👉https://podcastcasusbelli.com 👉En Facebook, nuestra página es @casusbellipodcast https://www.facebook.com/CasusBelliPodcast 👉En Instagram estamos como @casusbellipodcast https://www.instagram.com/casusbellipodcast 👉En Twitter estamos como @casusbellipod @CasusBelliPod 👉Telegram, nuestro canal es @casusbellipodcast https://t.me/casusbellipodcast 👨‍💻Nuestro chat del canal es https://t.me/aviones10 ⚛️ El logotipo de Carros 10 y de la Factoría Casus Belli están diseñados por Publicidad Fabián publicidadfabian@yahoo.es 📧¿Queréis contarnos algo? También puedes escribirnos a casus.belli.pod@gmail.com Si te ha gustado, y crees que nos lo merecemos, nos sirve mucho que nos des un like, ya que nos da mucha visibilidad. Muchas gracias por escucharnos, y hasta la próxima. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Podcast Wojenne Historie
Najlepszy czołg drugiej wojny światowej

Podcast Wojenne Historie

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 31:14


II wojna światowa to konflikt zbrojny, w którym ogromną rolę odegrała broń pancerna. Czołgi zmieniły ówczesne pole walki, stały się niezbędne do zwycięstwa. Maszyny takie jak niemiecki Tygrys, amerykański M4 Sherman czy radziecki T-34 to swoiste symbole ostatniej wojny światowej. Czy istniała konstrukcja, która zasługuje na miano najlepszego czołgu II wojny światowej? A jeśli tak, to czy istniał też czołg najgorszy? Jakie kryteria powinny być brane pod uwagę i czy taka klasyfikacja ma w ogóle sens? Jeżeli podoba Ci się odcinek możesz nas wesprzeć w serwisie Patronite.pl: https://patronite.pl/Podcastwojennehistorie Albo postawić nam symboliczną kawę w serwisie Buycoffee: https://buycoffee.to/podcastwojennehistorie/ Zapraszamy na nasze kanały w mediach społecznościowych: https://www.facebook.com/Podcast.Wojenne.Historie https://www.instagram.com/podcastwojennehistorie https://mobile.twitter.com/WojenneH https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastwojennehistorie

THE TWO TANKERS AND A CAT PODCAST
THE STORY OF THE M4 SHERMAN TANK NAMED "THE COBRA KING" AND CAN INDIA'S T-90M BHISHMA COMPETE WITH CHINESE MODERN TANKS!

THE TWO TANKERS AND A CAT PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 39:03


Welcome to the 60th Episode of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast!  In this episode we talk about the M4 Sherman tank named "The Cobra King" and its significance in World War II.  We also talk about the question of can India's T-90M Bhishma compete with the Chinese modern tanks of today?  Keep your great comments and suggestions coming and thank you for all of your support for our podcast! As Always Happy Tanking and Have A Great Week! Russel & Charlie  

Totally Tanked podcast
07 - M4 Sherman

Totally Tanked podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2020 48:45


In this outing we take a deep breathe and go though the most poorly understood and yet massively produced tank of the world's most important tank war. We dive deep on the M4 Sherman. It was the best of tanks, it was the worst of tanks...

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THE TWO TANKERS AND A CAT PODCAST
EPISODE #00 - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE TWO TANKERS AND A CAT PATREON PAGE!

THE TWO TANKERS AND A CAT PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2019 3:57


     This short episode of The Two Tankers and a Cat Podcast introduces our listeners to our brand new Patreon page!  Our Patreon page can be found at:  https://www.patreon.com/twotankersandcat  Please check our page and support our endeavors with our podcast and our love for tanks.  In this small episode we describe the three levels of support that you will be able to support us with, and the additional content you will receive with your support at the three different levels.  We have the M3 Stuart level, the M4 Sherman level and the M1 Abrams level of support.  Give this short episode a listen and thank you in advance for all your great support of our podcast.  If you have any questions, please contact us at twotankersand cat@gmail.com   

THE TWO TANKERS AND A CAT PODCAST
EPISODE #13 - THE SOVIET UNION LEND/LEASE PROGRAM WITH THE M4 SHERMAN IN WORLD WAR TWO!

THE TWO TANKERS AND A CAT PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 48:43


     Welcome to Episode #13 of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast!  In part two of the M4 Sherman episode, Charlie and I talk about the Soviet Union use of the M4 Sherman in the lend lease program during World War II.  We also talk about The Battle Of Vienna, and how the Soviet Union used the M4 Shermans on the Eastern Front against Japan.  Please feel free to contact us through our Facebook page or through our email address.  Links to our contact information can be found on our website at:  www.twotankersandcat.com  We have been getting some pretty good feedback from a few of our loyal followers, and we do really appreciate that!!  Until next time, Happy Tanking, and Have a Great Day!

THE TWO TANKERS AND A CAT PODCAST
EPISODE #12 - PART ONE OF TWO TALKING ABOUT THE WORKHORSE MEDIUM TANK, THE M4 SHERMAN!

THE TWO TANKERS AND A CAT PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 51:09


     Welcome to Episode #12 of The Two Tankers and a Cat Podcast!  We cover a lot of information about the workhorse of the United States Army during World War II, the M4 Sherman medium tank.  This is part one of a two part episode about the Sherman, so please come back in two weeks to grab the second part.  Don't forget to find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/twotankersandcatpodcast  Make sure you like our Facebook page, send us your comments and share our posts.  Our podcast is available on all major podcast platforms, and you can learn more about the available platforms at www.twotankersandcat.com  Happy Tanking and until next time, have a great week! 

THE TWO TANKERS AND A CAT PODCAST
EPISODE #08 - THE GRANDFATHER TO THE M4 SHERMAN, THE T5 MEDIUM PROTOTYPE!

THE TWO TANKERS AND A CAT PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 34:23


     In this episode of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast we talk about the grandfather of the M4 Sherman.  The T5 Medium tank was a prototype that led to the M3 Lee and then the M4 Sherman medium tanks.  The only T5 Medium tank in existence today is located at Fort Benning, Georgia with The U.S. Army Armor and Cavalry Collection.  You guessed it, your hosts got to see this unique tank during an open house in November 2018!  During the second half of this episode, we talk about the Battle of Medina Ridge during the Gulf War in 1991.  This battle is said to have been one of the largest battles during the Gulf War with Iraq.  Please visit our new website at www.twotankersandcat.com  Until the next episode, happy tanking and have a nice day! 

Imagineering My Way Podcast
M47 (Patton II) Medium Tank [Flickr]

Imagineering My Way Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2017


Greg Nutt posted a photo: The M47 Patton was an American main battle tank, a development of the M46 Patton mounting an updated turret, and was in turn further developed as the M48 Patton. It was the second American tank to be named after General George S. Patton, commander of the U.S. Third Army during World War II and one of the earliest American advocates of tanks in battle. The M47 was the U.S. Army's and Marine Corps' primary tank, intended to replace the M46 Patton and M4 Sherman medium tanks. The M47 was widely used by U.S. Cold War allies, both SEATO and NATO countries, and was the only Patton series tank that never saw combat while in US service. Although similar in appearance to the later M48s and M60s, these were completely new tank designs. Many different M47 Patton models remain in service internationally. The M47 was the last US tank to have a bow-mounted machine gun in the hull. Deployment With the arrival of the improved M48 Patton in 1953, the M47 was declared 'limited standard' in 1955, and examples in tank units were replaced with the M48 series before long. After being declared obsolete in 1957, M46s and M47s were retained in active duty infantry division battlegroup assault gun platoons (four tanks each, one platoon per battlegroup, for a total of 20 tanks per division) until replaced with the light truck-mounted SS-10 anti-tank guided missile in the early 1960s. M47s were used by the Reserves for a relatively short time, soon being replaced by early production M48 Patton series tanks; thus, most of the M47s were exported in the late 1950s. The US Marine Corps also fielded M47s starting in late 1952; after the Korean War, all seven Marine tank battalions, three divisional, two reserve training, and two force level, each fielded M47s. But these were soon replaced with M48A1 Pattons and M103 heavy tanks, with the last M47s being retired in 1959. The M47 was widely used by many countries, especially NATO and SEATO allies, including Austria (147), Belgium (784), Ethiopia (30), France (856), Greece (396 from USA and West Germany), Iran (around 400), Italy (2,480), Japan (1 for evaluation only), Jordan (49), Pakistan (100), Portugal (161), Saudi Arabia (23 from the US, 108 on the international market), Somalia (25 from Saudi Arabia), South Korea (531), Sudan (17 from Saudi Arabia), Spain (389), Switzerland (2 for evaluation), Turkey (1,347 from the US and West Germany), West Germany (1,120), and Yugoslavia (319). Like the US Army of the time, the West German Bundeswehr also used some of their M47s as interim tank destroyers/assault guns until replaced by the Raketenjagdpanzer 1 tank destroyers armed with SS-11 anti-tank guided missiles in the early 1960s. US Army M47s remaining in storage were expended as targets. In the 1970s, they were used for the M60A1's 105mm gun with devastating effect. The 105 mm HEAT round would penetrate the frontal armor with ease. Many M47s in like-new condition met their fate in this manner, showing the M60 crews first hand the effects of modern tank weapons on conventional steel armor.

WW2 Nation Podcast
Ep 3 - Victor - Victor - Victor - Part One: Talking with Bill Betts

WW2 Nation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2016 30:06


In this episode, the first of our veteran archive interviews, we speak with veteran Bill Betts about his experience as a radio operator in an M4 Sherman tank during the Second World War. Bill joined the army aged 19 in 1941 and fought with the Essex Yeomanry Regiment as part of B Troop. The Regiment landed on D-Day in the Jig Green Sector of Gold Beach near Le Hamel and fought its way with the rest of the British 8th Armoured Brigade through France, Belgium, Holland and into Germany before eventually being de-mobbed in 1946. Due to the length of the interview, it will be published on the podcast in two parts. What follows in part one, we discuss Bill joining the army, the training he underwent, joining the EYR, landing on Gold Beach, a few close encounters with a Tiger Tank, R&R in Brussels and much more... Music Featured: Hearts & Flowers by Jeff Kaale