WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk 184. The Sherwood Rangers on D-Day
Sep 3, 2020
Jonathan Hunt, Honorary Colonel of the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry and a seasoned historian, joins to delve into the regiment’s pivotal role on D-Day. They discuss controversies around the timeline of landings and the severe challenges faced without crucial infantry support. Hunt shares harrowing firsthand accounts, illustrating the chaos of combat and innovative tactics like 'snake patrol.' The conversation highlights the significance of preserving these wartime histories and illuminating overlooked narratives from this critical moment in World War II.
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Essex Yeomanry Gunner Saves Dad
- David Christofferson shared a personal story about a heroic gunner from the Essex Yeomanry saving his father on D-Day.
- The gunner proudly revealed he was the man who knocked out the enemy gun, illustrating personal connections to history.
Landing Sectors Caused Separation
- The 231st Brigade infantry and engineers landed on Jig Red, unsuitable for armor, instead of their planned Jig Green sector.
- Sherwood Rangers landed correctly on Jig Green, separated by at least a mile from infantry units.
Fog of War Obscured Support
- Infantry and Sherwood Rangers landed about a mile apart on D-Day amid smoke, low cloud, and chaos.
- This explains why infantry couldn't see the Sherwood Rangers despite their timely landing at the correct spot.
