Riding Through History: Dachau, Nuremberg, Colditz, Prague & Auschwitz — Veterans’ WWII Road story

Send Tim a message about this episodeFour British Army veterans ride Ducatis across Europe to confront the hardest chapters of World War II—and to share them with honesty and respect. In this episode we visit Dachau Concentration Camp, Courtroom 600, Nuremberg Trials, Colditz Castle (Oflag IV-C), Patton Memorial Museum, Plzeň, Lidice Memorial, Operation Anthropoid sites in Prague (Heydrich ambush & Church of Sts Cyril and Methodius), Stalag Luft III, Żagań (The Great Escape), and Auschwitz-Birkenau.Expect a powerful, thoughtfully filmed military history travel documentary: veteran reflections, on-location narration, museum access, memorial etiquette, and cinematic 4K multi-camera footage captured on the move. We pair real-life military stories (1970s–2010s, BAOR/Cold War Germany), quiet moments of remembrance, and the camaraderie that got us through service—and still gets us down the road. If you love veterans’ stories, WWII history, motorbikes, rugby-banter energy, and purposeful travel, this is for you.What you’ll get:Clear context at each site + why it matters todayRespectful storytelling from those who servedPractical rider notes, route tips, and kit insightsSubscribe for more Riding Through History episodes—sailing, skiing, restorations, and life after uniform—then share this with someone who values remembrance as much as adventure.Discover The Parallel Six series, Letters from Afghanistan and The Empty Return at https://timheale.uk. Discover Tim Heale’s books—including The Parallel Six series, Letters from Afghanistan and The Empty Return—along with his films and broadcasts. Visit https://timheale.uk and join Tim’s Despatch to keep in touch.https://timheale.ukSupport the show