D-Day: The Tide Turns 8. Suicide Squad
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Jul 17, 2024 In this emotional episode, host Paul's brother, Stephen, shares the impactful D-Day story of their father, a British commando. They discuss his harrowing experience on Gold Beach, the heroic journey of a WWII soldier, his miraculous recovery, and the lasting legacy of war and illness. The father's recount of D-Day before his passing leaves a profound impact.
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Early Life and Poverty
- Joe McGann, Paul's father, grew up poor in Liverpool after his father died.
- Despite a grammar school scholarship, he worked for the railways at 14 due to financial hardship.
Wartime Duty and Inspiration
- Joe volunteered during the Liverpool Blitz and narrowly escaped a bombing.
- With a sense of duty, he joined the Navy, inspired by his merchant seaman father and Liverpool's wartime role.
Combined Operations and Commando Training
- Joe's brother, Jimmy, advised him against volunteering, but Joe wanted to be a submariner.
- Instead, he was assigned to Combined Operations and trained as a Naval Commando in Scotland.