Ep 6 - A Turret View of Normandy Part 2: Talking with Tank Commander Captain David Render

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Hi Folks, welcome to another edition of the Veteran Podcast Archive here at WW2Nation.com In this episode, Part 2 of A Turret View of Normandy, we rejoin Captain David Render of the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry as he recalls the bitter reality of life and conditions inside a Sherman Tank during the Second World War. In this session we learn about the horrific casualties sustained by the Regiment as they fought their way through the Normandy bocage and towards Germany, and just to give you an idea of what David faced during this period, the average life expectancy of a Tank Commander was just two weeks. We also discuss the tactics employed by both sides, the constant threat from snipers in the bocage, a first encounter with a Panzerfaust, losing a tank on mines, a few tricks of the trade that helped keep David and his crew alive, Operation Pepperpot and much much more.

Music Featured: Hearts & Flowers by Jeff Kaale (SoundCloud/Instagram)

*Please note this episode may contain some explicit language / content, parental guidance advised.*