Amazing War Stories
Bruce Crompton
In this 3D audio series, ex-British Paratrooper and history fanatic Bruce Crompton narrates incredible tales of bravery from conflicts throughout the ages to support military institutions. All around the world military museums are in danger of closing and smaller, veterans charities desperately need more support. If we allow them to perish, the history contained within them will be lost, as will vital life-lines for our cherished veterans. Remember, Military museums aren't just places of learning, they're places of remembrance too. To contact the team or for advertising enquiries please email: info@amazingwarstories.com or visit amazingwarstories.com
Categories: Education
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In the late hours of hours of June 5th, 1944 six Horsa gliders, towed by Halifax bombers made their way across the channel. Inside the lead glider, codenamed Chalk 91, sat 30 men readying themselves for one of the most daring missions of D-Day. Little did the men realise that the next 24 hours would turn into a desperate battle for survival, as they became surrounded, deep behind enemy lines attacked by tanks, snipers and the full might of the Nazi army. Sadly, some would never see home again. These soldiers wore the maroon berets of the airborne forces, known to enemy as The Red Devils. To us, they have become known as The Dare Devils of D-Day Sign up to our newsletter for exclusive discounts here: http://eepurl.com/imr7Dk Buy our D-Day magazine here: https://bit.ly/AmazingVehiclesDDayMagazine Visit: amazingwarstories.com to find our more about this initiative. Have a war story to tell? email mystory@amazingwarstories.com Contributors: Henry Whitington - Archivist, Army Flying Museum Chris "Freddie" Kruger - Ex British Para, Amateur Historian & Curator, The Crompton Collection Dr Chris Mann - Director of The War Studies Department, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Episode Credits- Written, Researched and Executive Produced by Ed Sayer Associate Producer Lois Crompton Editing, Sound design & 3D mastering by Vaudeville Sound Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Previous episodes
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18 - The Daredevils of D-Day - Part 2 Wed, 19 Jun 2024
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17 - The Daredevils of D-Day - Part 1 Thu, 06 Jun 2024
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16 - Lightning Strikes & The Ragged Irregulars of Bassingbourne Thu, 08 Feb 2024
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15 - Extra Ammo - The Pilot Episode Thu, 11 Jan 2024
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14 - WarDaddy - The Real Fury Thu, 07 Dec 2023
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13 - The Punishers of Pebble Island Thu, 09 Nov 2023
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12 - The Kings of Kokoda Wed, 19 Jul 2023
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11 - The Hitmen of Heraklion Wed, 05 Jul 2023
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10 - The Demolition Men of D-Day Wed, 21 Jun 2023
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9 - Season 2 Trailer Fri, 24 Mar 2023
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8 - The Commandos that Grinched Christmas Sat, 26 Dec 2020
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7 - The Cliff Rangers of Calvados Fri, 20 Nov 2020
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6 - The Assassins of Alexandria Fri, 13 Nov 2020
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5 - The Striker of The Somme - A Remembrance Day Special Fri, 06 Nov 2020
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4 - The Heroes of HQ Company Fri, 30 Oct 2020
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3 - The Night Raiders of Normandy Thu, 22 Oct 2020
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2 - The Legend of Lancaster A for Apple Thu, 15 Oct 2020
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1 - Amazing War Stories with Bruce Crompton Season 1 Trailer Fri, 18 Sep 2020