Need to add that the way that the Tommy's crossed the road led by Peter together in one dash abreast @49:20 is exactly how infantry squads today are taught to quickly cross roads. The rushing almost guarantees that most of your sections will make it. This officer knew his tactics.
Now THAT'S how you tell a story. A riveting moment by moment account of the Waldfeucht battle using various presentation tools - graphics, maps and "then and now" photographs to place the viewer right in the midst of it. Just click and watch it. You won't be disappointed. Andy is a wonderful storyteller.
Def in the top three shows: Research, maps, well paced, live cursor, graphics, photos, video! and Merryn on the red carpet, in the sidebar. Dare l say flawless?
Although I watched this live, I was so enthralled with this tale that I didn't want to make comments for fear of missing something. This presentation was not only outstanding, but would be something that could be used in training modern day soldiers in how an urban battle progresses, and how excellent training, élan and morale impact a tactical fight. I think that Jason Geroux, a previous WW2TV guest would be very interested in looking at this as he teaches Urban Warfare to Canadian soldiers. It is such a good story that I am watching it over again!
I found this video to be quite worthy of holding my attention. Andy not only writes a great talk but he has a great voice too. It was very pleasant to listen to him speak and on such an unknown topic too!
I came to this late.... I wished I hadn't, as this is right up my alley... a wonderful and detailed reconstruction of a 'battalion' action..... Thanks, Woody for having Andy on. Doing things the way they ought to be done! Was there any detail in the story that indicated the PIAT didn't reset at 01:25:30?
Wow, that was the best tactical talk I have heard. Also Andy’s visual aids, photographs and participants artwork felt like I was looking at a film director doing shot for shot storyboarding. Green light the project.
Brilliant talk, if you want to see how a presentation of a small unit battle should be done watch this talk. Historian brought great knowledge, superb graphics and great story telling. Superb show on the best 2WW channel on You Tube.
Absolutely brilliant. Quite risky relying on animations in the graphics, but they worked just fine. Have to wonder, however, what if Kelly's Heroes had been present? One has to think that the outcome of the battle would have been quite different.
BTW, I think that the type of round used against the Tiger I tanks was very likely APBD (Armor Piercing Ballistic Capped) or APCBC (Armored Piercing Capped Ballistic Capped) which were issued in 1944 and 1945 to British Anti-tank units. The APDS (Armor Piercing Discarding Sabot) rounds would discard their sabot jackets almost immediately once the left the barrels, but would leave a smaller entry hole than what we have seen. This is my humble opinion, but seems likely.
Need to add that the way that the Tommy's crossed the road led by Peter together in one dash abreast @49:20 is exactly how infantry squads today are taught to quickly cross roads. The rushing almost guarantees that most of your sections will make it. This officer knew his tactics.
Now THAT'S how you tell a story. A riveting moment by moment account of the Waldfeucht battle using various presentation tools - graphics, maps and "then and now" photographs to place the viewer right in the midst of it. Just click and watch it. You won't be disappointed. Andy is a wonderful storyteller.
He is bloody brilliant
Def in the top three shows: Research, maps, well paced, live cursor, graphics, photos, video! and Merryn on the red carpet, in the sidebar.
Dare l say flawless?
Although I watched this live, I was so enthralled with this tale that I didn't want to make comments for fear of missing something. This presentation was not only outstanding, but would be something that could be used in training modern day soldiers in how an urban battle progresses, and how excellent training, élan and morale impact a tactical fight. I think that Jason Geroux, a previous WW2TV guest would be very interested in looking at this as he teaches Urban Warfare to Canadian soldiers. It is such a good story that I am watching it over again!
Great talk thank for putting this together. My Dad was in 4th Battalion KOSB Support Company under Frank Coutts.
I found this video to be quite worthy of holding my attention. Andy not only writes a great talk but he has a great voice too. It was very pleasant to listen to him speak and on such an unknown topic too!
What an interesting presentation. Held my attention to the end. Thank you Woody and Andy
I came to this late.... I wished I hadn't, as this is right up my alley... a wonderful and detailed reconstruction of a 'battalion' action..... Thanks, Woody for having Andy on. Doing things the way they ought to be done! Was there any detail in the story that indicated the PIAT didn't reset at 01:25:30?
I know it shouldn't need to be re-cocked, but most accounts I have read say that in reality it did
@@WW2TV I didn't mean to be so 'suggestive'.... appologies... I did change the comment to reflect a query as to the actual events.... Sorry, Woody.
No worries mate
Wow, that was the best tactical talk I have heard. Also Andy’s visual aids, photographs and participants artwork felt like I was looking at a film director doing shot for shot storyboarding. Green light the project.
Interesting watch, thanks.
Thanks Paul, Andy was brilliant
Brilliant talk, if you want to see how a presentation of a small unit battle should be done watch this talk. Historian brought great knowledge, superb graphics and great story telling. Superb show on the best 2WW channel on You Tube.
Well said!
Superb.
Absolutely brilliant. Quite risky relying on animations in the graphics, but they worked just fine.
Have to wonder, however, what if Kelly's Heroes had been present? One has to think that the outcome of the battle would have been quite different.
I love this channel. What can i say ?
Enthralled all the way, brilliantly told
BTW, I think that the type of round used against the Tiger I tanks was very likely APBD (Armor Piercing Ballistic Capped) or APCBC (Armored Piercing Capped Ballistic Capped) which were issued in 1944 and 1945 to British Anti-tank units. The APDS (Armor Piercing Discarding Sabot) rounds would discard their sabot jackets almost immediately once the left the barrels, but would leave a smaller entry hole than what we have seen. This is my humble opinion, but seems likely.