Company C, 2nd Ranger Battalion (Force B), draws a distinct mission on D-Day: land on the extreme western end of Omaha’s Charlie Sector at H+3, smash Widerstandsnest 73 overlooking Dog Green/Charlie, then push west to clear Widerstandsnest 74 at Pointe de la Percée and link up toward Pointe du Hoc.
We trace the hazardous pre-dawn run-in, the loss of one landing craft to anti-tank fire, and the brutal crossing under mortars and MGs. With fewer than half their number left, the Rangers reach the cliffs, climb, and fight trench-to-trench around the “Fortified House” to silence WN73. Naval gunfire helps—and at times endangers—them; radios fail; friendly-fire scares mount. By afternoon WN74 appears wrecked; by night the survivors—fewer than twenty combat-effective from sixty-four—move to Gruchy and link with Force C. This episode captures the grit, losses, and decisive effect of Force B in opening Omaha’s western flank.
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Continuing the five-part Provisional Ranger Group D-Day series, this episode covers the gritty aftermath at Pointe du Hoc. After the hidden 155 mm guns are found and disabled, Ranger teams split: some dig in on the shattered Point while others hold the inland highway under snipers, mortars, and counterattacks. With ammunition low and communications failing, Force A clings to the cliffs through the night of June 6–7 until relief arrives on June 8, 1944. Courage, confusion, and a mission completed—the guns never fire on Omaha or Utah.
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On the morning of June 6th, 1944, Ranger Force A of the Provisional Ranger Group sets out across rough seas toward one of the most dangerous objectives of D-Day: Pointe du Hoc. Packed into small landing craft, they face confusion, heavy surf, and enemy fire during their desperate run to the cliffs.
This episode continues our five-part series on the Provisional Ranger Force during D-Day. We follow the Rangers from their transports to the shattered beach below Pointe du Hoc — a hazardous approach that tested their training, their equipment, and their resolve.
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Before scaling the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc, the U.S. Army Rangers had to be forged into a single fighting force. In this first episode of our five-part series, we trace the preparations of the Provisional Ranger Group — from their arrival in Britain and training at the Assault Training Center, to secret equipment trials, planning debates, and final embarkation for D-Day.
Discover how the 2nd and 5th Ranger Battalions were readied for one of the most dangerous missions of June 6th, 1944.
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This episode takes you inside the planning, preparation, and execution of the Omaha Beach assault on June 6, 1944. From the strategic decisions that chose Omaha as a landing site, to the complex naval, air, and ground coordination required for the attack, we trace every step leading to the moment the first waves hit the beach. We reveal the challenges, sacrifices, and determination that defined one of the most pivotal battles of D-Day.
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April to May 1945. As the German front collapses, 1 and 2 Special Air Service race ahead of the British Army to secure key towns, hunt down Nazi officials, and liberate Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. From Celle to the Elbe, and finally to Lübeck and Kiel, the Special Air Service plays a decisive role in the war’s final days. This episode follows their operations in the north German plain as the Third Reich disintegrates.
Part One covers the Rhine crossing and the Special Air Service actions in March 1945.
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March 1945. As the Allies cross the Rhine, 1 and 2 Special Air Service launch their final campaign in northwest Europe. Operating in fast-moving jeep columns, they strike deep behind enemy lines — linking with airborne forces, sabotaging German movements, and disrupting retreating units ahead of the main advance. This episode follows their actions across the Rhine and into Germany during the opening phase of Operation Archway.
Part Two will continue the story into April and May 1945, through the liberation of Bergen-Belsen and the final push to the Elbe.
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In the early hours of D-Day, June 6th, 1944, the men of the British 9th Parachute Battalion are dropped behind enemy lines with one mission: destroy the Merville Battery before it can fire on the Allied landings at Sword Beach. Scattered, under-equipped, and outnumbered, they press forward into the dark—through minefields, machine-gun fire, and reinforced concrete.
In this episode, we cover one of the most daring airborne assaults of the Second World War, following the battalion from their rehearsals in England to the chaos of the drop zone, the brutal assault on the casemates at Merville, and their final stand at Le Plein.
This is the story of men who didn’t just fight the enemy—they fought the plan, the odds, and the night itself.
Listen now for a gripping, moment-by-moment account of one of D-Day’s most critical operations.
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Step into the shadows of deception with Operation Titanic IV, the daring first mission of the British Special Air Service in north-west Europe. Dropped behind enemy lines in the early hours of D-Day, a handful of elite operatives—armed with explosives, courage, and a few dozen sackcloth decoys called “Ruperts”—helped shape the course of history.
This episode uncovers the covert mission, the dummy paratroopers that fooled the Wehrmacht, and the real-life drama that followed. From misdrops and resistance aid to survival behind enemy lines, we separate fact from fiction and even look at how Hollywood got it wrong in The Longest Day.
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In late 1940, the Italian Navy attempts one of the most daring sabotage missions of the Second World War—sending elite frogmen on manned torpedoes to infiltrate the heavily defended British naval base at Gibraltar.
In this episode, we follow Operazione Baia di Gibilterra 1 e 2—a mission carried out not with fleets, but with stealth, endurance, and experimental underwater weapons.
From the cold black waters off Spain to the decks of British battleships, this is the real story of Italy’s first underwater special forces raid.
No gunfire. No headlines. Just silence, sabotage... and the birth of modern naval special warfare.
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Operation Fustian is one of the most ambitious and chaotic airborne operations of the Second World War. Join us as we explore the daring night assault by the 1st Parachute Brigade and No. 3 Commando, tasked with capturing the strategic Primosole and Malati Bridges in Sicily during the Allied invasion of July 1943.
Discover how glider-borne artillery, elite paratroopers, and commandos battled exhaustion, confusion, and fierce German resistance to keep the road to Catania open. We cover the meticulous planning, the dramatic setbacks, and the heroic resilience that defined this pivotal operation in the Mediterranean theatre.
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In the winter of 1944–1945, a 33-man detachment from C Squadron, 2 Special Air Service was dropped behind enemy lines in the Apennine Mountains of northern Italy. Their mission: disrupt German supply routes, support the Italian Resistance, and divert Axis troops from the Gothic Line.
Operating under extreme conditions, with limited supplies and no guaranteed extraction, the SAS conducted sabotage missions, ambushes, and reconnaissance while constantly pursued by German and Fascist forces.
This podcast presents a detailed, factual account of one of the most challenging Allied special operations of the Second World War.
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In this episode of Special Forces in World War 2, we research Operation Ladbroke, the daring airborne assault that marked the beginning of the Allied invasion of Sicily in July 1943. This operation saw British glider-borne troops of the 1st Airborne Division attempt to capture key objectives around Syracuse, including vital bridges and coastal defences.
Despite meticulous planning, the mission was fraught with challenges—high winds, navigational errors, and strong enemy resistance led to heavy losses. Yet, the bravery and resilience of the troops paved the way for the larger Operation Husky, the full-scale invasion of Sicily.
Join us as we examine the strategic importance, execution, and the ultimate impact of this special forces operation.
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On the night of 9th July 1943, British airborne troops launched Operation Ladbroke, a daring glider assault to seize the Ponte Grande and railway bridges in Sicily. A and C Companies of the 2nd Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment led the coup-de-main raid, transported in Airspeed Horsa gliders to improve landing precision. Despite meticulous planning, the operation quickly descended into chaos.
Gliders crashed into the sea, troops were scattered across enemy territory, and the airborne force—vastly outnumbered—faced overwhelming Italian counterattacks. Yet, with sheer determination, they captured the Ponte Grande bridge, severed enemy communications, and held their ground against relentless assaults. Outgunned and low on ammunition, they fought until the last bullet before being overrun—only to retake the bridge later that day.
Through firsthand accounts and detailed historical research, Special Forces in World War II brings to life the incredible bravery, resilience, and sacrifice of the men who paved the way for the Allied invasion of Sicily.
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On the night of 9th July 1943, the Special Raiding Squadron embarked on their first Sicilian mission in World War II. Departing from Egypt and training in Palestine, they prepared for a critical role in the Allied invasion of Sicily. Their objective: to strike deep behind enemy lines and eliminate the heavily fortified Lamba Doria gun battery.
This podcast follows their journey—from the grueling forced marches across Palestine to the chaos of the night landing and brutal close-quarters combat that followed. Experience the tension of pre-battle preparations, the adrenaline of the assault, and the strategic impact of their mission.
Through firsthand accounts and detailed historical research, Special Forces in World War II brings to life the men who risked everything to change the course of history.
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In the thrilling conclusion of our series on the Coup de Main, we take you to the night of June 6, 1944. Join us as we follow Staff Sergeant Jim Wallwork, Major John Howard, and the men of the 2nd Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry in their daring glider assault on the Pegasus and Horsa bridges. Experience the tension, bravery, and chaos as these soldiers fight to secure these vital crossings against formidable German defenses. From the precise crash landings to the intense firefights, witness the extraordinary courage and determination that ensured the success of this pivotal mission in the Normandy invasion.
Don't miss this action-packed episode as we bring history to life!
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In this gripping first episode of our series on the Coup de Main, we dive into the meticulous preparations led by Major John Howard and the 2nd Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. Discover how Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery's strategic decisions set the stage for one of World War II's most daring missions. Follow the intense training, strategic planning, and rigorous exercises that transformed ordinary soldiers into a formidable force. Learn about the importance of capturing the Pegasus and Horsa bridges to secure the left flank of the Normandy beachhead. This episode sets the stage for the thrilling assault to come.
Listen now and uncover the extraordinary efforts behind this critical mission!
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Operation Mincemeat
The Corpse That Fooled the Germans
Explore the incredible deception operation that fooled the Germans, Operation Mincemeat. Discover how British intelligence used a homeless man's body, complete with an entire fabricated identity, to mislead the Germans and shift the tide of World War II. From covert journeys aboard submarines to forged love letters, every detail counted in this audacious plan. Tune in to hear how ingenuity and a touch of audacity changed the course of history.
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In this shorter episode of the Special Forces in World War II Podcast, we uncover the untold story of Band Beach, the crucial yet often overlooked site of Operation Overlord. While Sword, Gold, Juno, Utah, and Omaha beaches are well-known, Band Beach played a pivotal role in the success of the D-Day invasion. Join us as we explore the daring missions of No. 46 Royal Marine Commando, the British 6th Airborne Division, and the Royal Navy, who worked tirelessly to neutralize formidable German defenses. Discover the bravery, strategy, and sacrifices that ensured the liberation of Europe.
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Operation Frankton, The Escape Phase, Part 3
Welcome to the Special Forces in World War II Podcast! In this third episode of our series on Operation Frankton, we explore the perilous escape phase following the daring raid on Bordeaux harbour. After successfully planting limpet mines on German cargo ships, Major Herbert 'Blondie' Hasler and his team of 12 commandos from the Royal Marine Boom Patrol Detachment faced the daunting task of evading capture and making their way back to safety. Join us as we delve into the incredible challenges they encountered, the strategies they employed to navigate hostile territory, and the ultimate fate of the men involved. This episode pays tribute to the resilience and bravery of these commandos and honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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