182 - The British Parachute Regiment

The Parachute Regiment was formed in June 1940 and eventually raised 17 battalions. It would see service in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, Normandy, Arnhem and would cross the Rhine as part of the largest airborne assault ever undertaken.
To discuss the formation of the regiment and its history through WWII, I’m joined by historian and broadcaster Mark Urban, who has written an authorised history of the regiment called Red Devils: The Trailblazers of the Parachute Regiment in World War Two.

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[@csandford2331]

Been listening to this channel for several years..love it!!

[@tiptoptechno]

Another thoroughly enjoyable and insightful episode.

[@bigwoody4704]

Good documentary

[@bookaufman9643]

According to my closed captioning the major is named pine coffin? That seems rather unfortunate.

[@cenccenc946]

very good

[@IainGalli]

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[@bigwoody4704]

Varsity most certainly wasn't a success and it's was Monty's pageantry got 1,100 Allied Airmen KILLED IN ONE DAY. Most will tell you Paras were not needed there. Patton,Hodges & 291st Engineers crossed 70 miles south with less than 100 casualties