The Veterans' Voice

In this inaugural episode, first of a five part series on Operation Overlord and the Normandy landings, we hear about the meticulous planning and preparation that went into D-Day from the veterans who played a role in its success. The episode features veterans Sir William O’Brien [RN Captain, HMS Cottesmore], Gordon Smith [Royal Engineers], Fred Danckwardt [RAF Rear Gunner], Pat Massett [WRNS Morse Operator], Ted Hunt [RN Queens Bargemaster], Fred Milward [9th Parachute Battalion] and Tom Renouf [The Black Watch]. Each of them has a unique story to tell, offering a remarkable window into this momentous operation. To listen to any of the interviews in full, visit www.legasee.org.uk. To support the Trust with its on-going work, visit: www.Patreon.com/LegaseeEducationalTrust. With special thanks to Kate Haddock (Podcast Producer), Iain Kitching (Editor and Music), and Léonie Briendo (Researcher) who made this podcast happen.

In this, the second episode of our five-part series on Operation Overlord, veterans share personal and emotional experiences of the D-Day landings, specifically Operation Neptune. Hear vivid recollections of the long night, the thousands of ships, and the incredible logistics as everyone moved into position, ready to land and play their part in this historic operation. The episode features veterans Bill Ward [1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers], Sir William O’Brien [RN Captain HMS Cottesmore], David Jefferies [RN Landing Craft Tank Signalman], Robert Watts [RN Landing Craft Tank Electrician], Charles Eagles [Durham Light Infantry], Harry Card [RN lookout HMS Swift], George Batts [Royal Engineers], and Tom Renouf [Black Watch]. Each of them shares their unique perspective, providing an extraordinary glimpse into this pivotal chapter of history. To listen to any of the interviews in full, visit www.legasee.org.uk.  To support the Trust with its on-going work, visit: Patreon.com/LegaseeEducationalTrust. With special thanks to Kate Haddock (Podcast Producer), Iain Kitching (Editor and Music), and Léonie Briendo (Researcher) who made this podcast happen.

In this, the third episode of our five-part series on D-Day and Operation Overlord, veterans share personal and emotional experiences of the D-Day itself. Hear vivid recollections of the Normandy landings and the Merville Battery attack, from land, air and sea, as the troops co-ordinated their attack and invaded France. The episode features veterans Fred Millward [9th Battalion Parachute regiment], Dennis Bowen [5th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment], Bill Ward [1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers], Charles Eagles [Durham Light Infantry], Eric Downing [22nd Dragoons, Armoured division], Ken Howes [RN Able Seaman], Harold Addie [RN LCT 501] and Ian Hammerton [22nd Dragoons, Armoured division]. Each of them shares their unique perspective, providing an extraordinary glimpse into this pivotal chapter of history. To listen to any of the interviews in full, visit www.legasee.org.uk.  To support the Trust with its on-going work, visit: Patreon.com/LegaseeEducationalTrust. With special thanks to Kate Haddock (Podcast Producer), Iain Kitching (Editor and Music), and Léonie Briendo (Researcher) who made this podcast happen.

In this, the fifth and final episode of our five-part series on D-Day and Operation Overlord, veterans share personal and emotional experiences of the special relationships forged during times of war and the long reaching aftermath of their experiences. The episode features veterans Bill Ward [1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers], Charles Eagles [Durham Light Infantry], George Batts [Royal Engineers], Tom Renouf [Black Watch], Bill Edwardes [15th Scottish division], Dennis Bowen [East Yorks Regiment], Gordon Smith [ Royal Engineers], Harry Hopkins [1st battalion Rifle Brigade], Vic Bignall [Royal Navy], Harold Addie [Royal Navy] and Mick Jennings [Royal Navy]. Each of them shares their unique perspective, providing an extraordinary glimpse into this pivotal chapter of history. To listen to any of the interviews in full, visit www.legasee.org.uk.  To support the Trust with its on-going work, visit: Patreon.com/LegaseeEducationalTrust. With special thanks to Kate Haddock (Podcast Producer), Iain Kitching (Editor and Music), and Léonie Briendo and Melanie Boulton (Researchers) who made this podcast happen.