Operation Frankton, The Escape Phase, Part 3
Episode 16 of the Special Forces In World War 2 Podcast podcast, hosted by Special Forces in World War 2 Team, titled "Operation Frankton, The Escape Phase, Part 3" was published on June 20, 2024 and runs 56 minutes.
June 20, 2024 ·56m · Special Forces In World War 2 Podcast
Summary
Operation Frankton, The Escape Phase, Part 3 Welcome to the Special Forces in World War II Podcast! In this third episode of our series on Operation Frankton, we explore the perilous escape phase following the daring raid on Bordeaux harbour. After successfully planting limpet mines on German cargo ships, Major Herbert 'Blondie' Hasler and his team of 12 commandos from the Royal Marine Boom Patrol Detachment faced the daunting task of evading capture and making their way back to safety. Join us as we delve into the incredible challenges they encountered, the strategies they employed to navigate hostile territory, and the ultimate fate of the men involved. This episode pays tribute to the resilience and bravery of these commandos and honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice. #WWII #OperationFrankton #SpecialForces #MilitaryHistory #RoyalMarines #Podcast #WartimeCourage #NavalWarfare #HistoryPodcast #WorldWarII #MilitaryStrategy #BordeauxRaid #Heroism #WWIIPodcast #EscapePhase #WarHeroes 🔗 Stay connected with us: Website: https://worldwar2-sof.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ww2.sof Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldWar2SOF Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ww2.sof Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpecialForcesinWorldWar2 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2sof
Episode Description
Operation Frankton, The Escape Phase, Part 3
Welcome to the Special Forces in World War II Podcast! In this third episode of our series on Operation Frankton, we explore the perilous escape phase following the daring raid on Bordeaux harbour. After successfully planting limpet mines on German cargo ships, Major Herbert 'Blondie' Hasler and his team of 12 commandos from the Royal Marine Boom Patrol Detachment faced the daunting task of evading capture and making their way back to safety. Join us as we delve into the incredible challenges they encountered, the strategies they employed to navigate hostile territory, and the ultimate fate of the men involved. This episode pays tribute to the resilience and bravery of these commandos and honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
#WWII #OperationFrankton #SpecialForces #MilitaryHistory #RoyalMarines #Podcast #WartimeCourage #NavalWarfare #HistoryPodcast #WorldWarII #MilitaryStrategy #BordeauxRaid #Heroism #WWIIPodcast #EscapePhase #WarHeroes
🔗 Stay connected with us: Website: https://worldwar2-sof.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ww2.sof Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldWar2SOF Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ww2.sof Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpecialForcesinWorldWar2 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2sof
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