WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk SAS in France '44: Behind Enemy Lines (Part 1)
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Oct 22, 2024 In this engaging discussion, Tom Petch, an SAS expert and author, shares insights from his time as a member of the elite unit. He highlights the fascinating origins of Britain’s Special Air Service and its pivotal role in the Overlord campaign. Listeners will learn about groundbreaking tactics used in guerilla warfare, the challenges faced against enemy forces, and the complex dynamics of collaborating with the French resistance. Petch’s firsthand experiences illuminate the evolution of military strategies during a tumultuous time in history.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Birth of British Special Forces
02:41 • 16min
Intriguing Tactics and Counterinsurgency in North Africa
18:28 • 2min
The Origins of the SAS in 1944: Challenges and Innovations
20:13 • 2min
SAS Operations in WWII: Challenges and Evolution
22:12 • 21min
Strategies for Disrupting German Reinforcements in Brittany
43:33 • 5min
The Complex Dynamics of the French Resistance in WWII
48:30 • 3min