Podcast appearances and mentions of sherwood rangers yeomanry

Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry was one of the best tank regiments of the Second World War and was at the speartip of the British Army from the North Africa campaign to Northern Europe right up to the fall of the Third Reich in 1945. They saw an incredible amount of action as one of the first British units ashore on D-Day and were also the first British unit to fight on German soil in 1944. The regiment's story is also one of remarkable transformation reflecting the rapidly changing face of war. They started the war as a cavalry unit still mounted on chargers and ended it as the tank regiment as which they are perhaps best known. In this episode of the podcast, Dan is joined by the Legendary James Holland whose new book, Brothers in Arms: A Legendary Tank Regiment's Bloody War from D-Day to VE Day, charts the story of the regiment throughout this titanic conflict. James and Dan discuss the path of the regiment to become an armoured unit, the incredible bravery and stoicism of its men in the face of death and injury and what it was like to fight in a tank in Northern Europe during the Second World War. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry was one of the best tank regiments of the Second World War and was at the speartip of the British Army from the North Africa campaign to Northern Europe right up to the fall of the Third Reich in 1945. They saw an incredible amount of action as one of the first British units ashore on D-Day and were also the first British unit to fight on German soil in 1944. The regiment's story is also one of remarkable transformation reflecting the rapidly changing face of war. They started the war as a cavalry unit still mounted on chargers and ended it as the tank regiment as which they are perhaps best known. In this episode of the podcast, Dan is joined by the Legendary James Holland whose new book, Brothers in Arms: A Legendary Tank Regiment's Bloody War from D-Day to VE Day, charts the story of the regiment throughout this titanic conflict. James and Dan discuss the path of the regiment to become an armoured unit, the incredible bravery and stoicism of its men in the face of death and injury and what it was like to fight in a tank in Northern Europe during the Second World War. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James Holland returns to History Hack to tell Ale and Boney all about his latest book, Brothers in Arms, which follows the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry from D-Day to Germany. It is a fascinating look at a single unit the in middle of it all and we, quite rightly, take credit for it. You can buy Brothers in Arms by James Holland at our very own Bookshop here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/6252/9781787633940 Like the episode? Send us a tip! https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Like the podcast, join the fun on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack

In Episode 29 of the 'O Group' on the WW2 Nation Podcast, we continue our conversation with British Historian James Holland about the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry to learn more about their wartime service, and discover more about those men's experiences who served with this Armoured Regiment in the Second World War. Music Featured: Hearts & Flowers by Jeff Kaale.

In Episode 28 of the 'O Group' on the WW2 Nation Podcast, we talk with British Historian James Holland about the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry to learn more about their wartime service, and discover more about those men's experiences who served with this Armoured Regiment in the Second World War.  Music Featured: Hearts & Flowers by Jeff Kaale.

A listener’s recent discovery that his uncle may have been one of the 258 British soldiers accused of mutiny in Malaya sends the podcast down an intriguing rabbit hole.James Holland gives Al Murray a final update on his research into the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry as his book heads to the publisher. A Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Harry LinekerExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: www.wehavewayspod.comEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A special edition of Family Stories today to mark Valentine’s Day.While researching his new book James uncovered letters from Bill Wharton, who fought with the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry. This episode is dedicated to the love letters Bill sent to his wife during the war.We Have Ways has a membership club which includes a live version of the podcast streamed on the internet each Thursday evening. Join at Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Jon GillExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: www.wehavewayspod.comEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

D-DAY: BY THOSE WHO WERE THEREIn this moving event to mark the 70th Anniversary of D-Day, two veterans of that campaign talk about their experiences with Stuart Tootal, former commander of 3 Para in Afghanistan. Fred Glover (1926-2020) was the only British infantryman known to have fought with the French Resistance while David Render (1925-1917) served with the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Captain David Render was a nineteen-year-old second lieutenant fresh from Sandhurst when he was sent to France to join a veteran armoured unit that had already spent years fighting with the Desert Rats in North Africa. Joining the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry five days after the D-Day landings, the combat-hardened men he was sent to command did not expect him to last long. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part Two of James Holland's interview with veteran Stan Perry about his wartime experiences in the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry. Stan arrived in France shortly after D-Day and was twice wounded during the final year of the war in the west.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £6 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysAl and James have chosen three books to read this summer and all three are available at a discount of 30pc from Waterstones for our Patreon members.Greyhound, by C S ForesterHitler: My Part in his Downfall by Spike MilliganEagle Day by Richard Collier A Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Harry LinekerExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part 2 of James Holland's interview with veteran Stan Perry about his wartime experiences in the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry. Stan arrived in France shortly after D-Day and was twice wounded during the final year of the war in the west.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £6 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysAl and James have chosen three books to read this summer and all three are available at a discount of 30pc from Waterstones for our Patreon members.Greyhound, by C S ForesterHitler: My Part in his Downfall by Spike MilliganEagle Day by Richard Collier A Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Harry LinekerExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Click here to buy: https://adbl.co/31PEYtb A gripping account of the Second World War, from the perspective of a young tank commander. In 1944, David Render was a nineteen-year-old second lieutenant fresh from Sandhurst when he was sent to France. Joining the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry five days after the D-Day landings, the combat-hardened men he was sent to command did not expect him to last long. However, in the following weeks of ferocious fighting in which more than 90 per cent of his fellow tank commanders became casualties, his ability to emerge unscathed from countless combat engagements earned him the nickname of the 'Inevitable Mr Render'. In Tank Action Render tells his remarkable story, spanning every major episode of the last year of the Second World War from the invasion of Normandy to the fall of Germany. Ultimately it is a story of survival, comradeship and the ability to stand up and be counted as a leader in combat.

Leon Stanford was drafted into United States Army during World War II when he was 18 years old.  Wanting to become an officer in the Army, the 120 pound Leon was denied that opportunity because they said he was too young and too small.  He eventually found his way to the 84th Infantry Division "The Railsplitters" on a small mortar team.     The 84th Infantry Division entered combat on November 18, 1944, with an attack on Geilenkirchen, Germany, (Operation Clipper) as part of the larger offensive in the Roer Valley, north of Aachen.  Operating under the command of Lt-Gen Brian Horrocks the division was supported by British tanks of the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry. Operation Clipper was an Allied offensive by British XXX Corps and the United States 84th Infantry Division to reduce the Geilenkirchen salient.     Leon spent his first day in combat being pinned down in an apple orchard and fighting the Germans trying to take down the heavily fortified city of Geilenkirchen.  On his second day of combat, Leon was hit by an artillery round that riddled his lower body with shrapnel and blew off some of his toes.   After 48 hours of fighting, Leon's war was over.     After returning home from the war, Leon attended Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, Iowa.  Spent many years as a high school principal in Sutherland, Iowa.   Everyone has a story.  And this story from a humble man near Larrabee,Iowa will now live forever!   -------------   This story was brought to you by StrikeForce Energy!  Made by veterans for the battlefield now available for you!  

Welcome to another edition of the Veteran Podcast Archive here at WW2Nation.com In our third and final episode of speaking with Captain David Render about his experience as a Tank Troop Commander with the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry in WW2, we discover the differences between the Allied and German Tanks, the German Tiger and Panther's vulnerabilities, the reality of running these gigantic machines - which meant fuel and a lot of it. We also learn how best to force the German Tanks out of hiding and the way in which David would employ his troop to deal with this threat. We hear about a few very close calls, including a friendly fire incidence with Hawker Typhoons, and also discover the reality of mail, post and censorship on the front line, as well as finally discussing the history behind the tactics that were taught at Sandhurst to David during his time here. We hope you have found this interview of interest. And if you wish to find out even more about David's story and that of the S-R-Y as they battled their way across Normandy and towards the heart of the Third Reich, David alongside historian and author Stuart Tootal has recently released a book of his memoirs called Tank Action: An Armoured Troop Commander's War 1944-45. Finally if you know somebody, a relative or friend perhaps who served during the Second World War and is willing to talk with us about their experience, please do feel free to get in contact with us via info@ww2nation.com. Music Featured: Hearts & Flowers by Jeff Kaale

Hi Folks, welcome to another edition of the Veteran Podcast Archive here at WW2Nation.com In this episode, Part 2 of A Turret View of Normandy, we rejoin Captain David Render of the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry as he recalls the bitter reality of life and conditions inside a Sherman Tank during the Second World War. In this session we learn about the horrific casualties sustained by the Regiment as they fought their way through the Normandy bocage and towards Germany, and just to give you an idea of what David faced during this period, the average life expectancy of a Tank Commander was just two weeks. We also discuss the tactics employed by both sides, the constant threat from snipers in the bocage, a first encounter with a Panzerfaust, losing a tank on mines, a few tricks of the trade that helped keep David and his crew alive, Operation Pepperpot and much much more. Music Featured: Hearts & Flowers by Jeff Kaale

In this installment of the Veteran Podcast Archive, we feature an interview we did a year ago with WW2 Veteran Captain David Render, a former Troop Commander with one of one of Britain's elite Tank regiments, the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry. David Render joined the regiment in Normandy on D+5 as a 19 year old 2nd Lt fresh from Sandhurst. Due to its length, the interview will be split into 3 parts. In this very first episode, we discuss David's childhood and growing up in London, being evacuated to the countryside as well as the Blitz. We look at his brother's army service in France around Dunkirk in 1940, before then turning to David's own experience of joining the army, training and everything that entailed including learning how to drive a tank, and then finally to the crucial moment when training becomes reality, the crossing of the channel on D+2 to Normandy to join up with his future regiment. Music Featured: Hearts & Flowers by Jeff Kaale