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.Hashtags:#OmahaBeach #DDay #OperationOverlord #WWIIHistory #Normandy1944 #USArmy #MilitaryHistory #DDay80 #WorldWar2 #BeachAssault #HistoryPodcast #WW2Podcast #HistoryLovers🔗 Stay connected with us:Website: https://worldwar2-sof.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ww2.sofFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldWar2SOFThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ww2.sofPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpecialForcesinWorldWar2Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2sof
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Operation Archway, Special Air Service, Part 2
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.#SAS #WWII #OperationArchway #SpecialForces #HistoryPodcast #Belsen #VEday #Frankforce #WorldWar2🔗 Stay connected with us:Website: https://worldwar2-sof.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ww2.sofFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldWar2SOFThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ww2.sofPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpecialForcesinWorldWar2Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2sof
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Operation Archway, Special Air Service, Part 1
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.#SAS #WWII #OperationArchway #SpecialForces #HistoryPodcast #RhineCrossing #DDay #Frankforce #WorldWar2🔗 Stay connected with us:Website: https://worldwar2-sof.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ww2.sofFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldWar2SOFThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ww2.sofPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpecialForcesinWorldWar2Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2sof
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Assault on the Merville battery, 9th Parachute Battalion
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.#WWII #DDay #SpecialForces #BritishAirborne #Paratroopers #MervilleBattery #SwordBeach #AirborneAssault #Normandy1944🔗 Stay connected with us:Website: https://worldwar2-sof.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ww2.sofFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldWar2SOFThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ww2.sofPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpecialForcesinWorldWar2Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2sof
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Operation Titanic IV, Special Air Service
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.#DDay #WWIIHistory #SpecialAirService #OperationTitanic #SAS #BehindEnemyLines #TheLongestDay #WWII #DeceptionOperations🔗 Stay connected with us:Website: https://worldwar2-sof.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ww2.sofFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldWar2SOFThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ww2.sofPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpecialForcesinWorldWar2Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2sof
Welcome to the Special Forces in World War 2 Podcast. This is your gateway to delve into the extraordinary world of specialised forces during World War 2. Here at Special Forces in World War 2, we've created a virtual museum dedicated to uncovering the remarkable stories behind these elite units and specialised forces of the era. Our mission is to provide you with a comprehensive panorama of the units and formations that played pivotal roles in the Second World War.
Join us as we uncover the untold stories, strategies, and sacrifices of the elite and specialised forces of World War 2.
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