My Dad fought in France, Belgium and Germany in the US 2nd "Indianhead" Division. He told me that the Canadian soldiers were the toughest S.O.B's in the war. The efforts of Canadian soldiers seem to be ignored all too often, but they did a hell of a great job after they "found their footing". Thanks for posting videos about these brave men. Canada still has many tough grunts who aren't afraid to get in the thick of it.
It is amazing your father was able to meet every single soldier in the war so he could decide who was the toughest SOB. Comparing them to the millions of Russian soldiers really must of been tricky. When did he have time to fight?
So nobody who hasn't met every soldier who fought in WW2, on all sides, can be entitled to an opinion about toughness. I see. No doubt you, yourself, hold no opinions that are not based on a complete sample of the entire universe of whatever you might opine on. Of course, that means you are careful never to have an opinion on anything not entirely within the span of your own experience.
We get it from swinging hockey sticks at an opponent on the ice, eh. Appreciate the comment. I am pissed I hadn't heard of this guy. We don't brag enough.
I met L/COL Radley-Walters in 1964 at the RCAC school in Camp Borden, where I was a young recruit trainee. He liked to wade into a group of young soldiers and 'shoot-the-breeze' with them. He was very popular with the rank and file. His tactical lectures around the sand table were fascinating.
I was in the band at the road house down the line at Ilses aux Allumettes, Moorehead's Island Lodge. We had Camp Petawawa in there almost every night. I'm sure you knew the place.
That would have been fascinating to meet these guys at that point of time when they were old but not you know really really old. Thank you for sharing that
Thank you for this video. B.Gen Radley-Walters was a family friend. My father served with him in the Netherlands. Unfortunately a land mine sent my dad to hospital for the last weeks of the war. They continued to be friends until my dad passed away in 1986. I last met him when I was a young lawyer and even then he pressed me to go to the Royal Military College at Kingston.
My father, then Lt. Ivan A. MacArthur, served with "Rad" in the Sherbrooke Fusiliers from D-Day through their return to Canada. I remember him visiting Dad in the early 50's when we lived in Kingston (Dad had been promoted along with Rad and was Commanding Officer of Kingston's Princess of Wales Own Regiment) Did your father or Rad ever speak to you about an incident with a sniper soon after they learned about Meyer's executions of their fellow Fusiliers?
As Canadians we do not learn about our war heroes in school If we want learn we must do our own research I find Tim Cook and JL Granatstein excellent Canadian historians who have opened some of the doors to our military history for me . I watched a special on the death of Micheal Whitman . Radley -Walters was interviewed He mentioned he was there ,his group shot at the Tigers. No mention on his personal involvement etc . One might say he was a average unassuming Canadian hero
An incredible, extremely well done video about a true Canadian Hero. Thank you so much for posting this. As someone who takes an enormous amount of pride in Canada's contribution to Allied victory in both World Wars I'm amazed that this is the first time I've ever heard this great man's name.
I met BGen Radley - Walters when I was 10 on a flight from Lahr to Trenton for christmas and was in awe, a true Canadian hero, and will forever hold a spot in history!!! Maximum Respect Sir!!!
Great video. I've thought for many years that the Canadian story of WW 2 was neglected. More about the Canadian Armed Forces should be told to give due and proper respect. Up the Canadians!
MILLION+ soldiers, sailors and airmen, and more millions in support organizations key for the war effort (10% of all Canadians AND almost all of the men in their prime). Out of a population of 11 million, 1939. Canada was at war. It was horrific and memorable. Perhaps, why Canadians only go to war now to stop wars or through the UN go to keep the peace.
Especially since most Canadians were well into the war before 1939. My mom even has a war production Award working in the paper mill in Dryden, Ontario while many men from the Rainy River District were in service BEFORE war officially broke out.
Thank you very much a great doco ,they we're thrown into the heaviest fights ,my father was a desert rat of Tobruk Australia 2/2 machine gun battalion ,1003 days in combat he survived during the whole of the war he was a warrant officer when he left the army ,my they all rest in peace
I use to game with a mate from Australia, his wife's grandfather was in the 2/9... You guys also stopped the Japanese at Milne bay. Lots of respect for the Anzacs, from America. My dad landed in Africa '42, Sicily, Italy, and then southern France. Radio man, 3rd wave to hit the beaches, he was in Munich when the war ended.
Just to let you know Radely- Walters did a great documentary Called the Valour and the Horror due by the CBC in the early 90"s by Terrance Mckeena and his brother. Jaque Dextras is also in that section of the documentary who goes on to fame with the Canadian army and ends his career as Chief of Defense staff in the 80"s. Cheers!
I posted this under my own post already, but here, so you don't miss out: :) S.V. Radley-Walters was amazing, as human being and as soldier. I read a biography about him and it said, he took all troopers new to the front aside and talked to them. He tried to give them vital tips for survival and prepare them for the horrors to come. He respected this fellow humans, it seems.
I do not think i have heard a bad thing about Canadians in either World Wars. Their leadership was professional, thorough and strong. The Canadian soldier was the same, with true grit. They have played such pivotal roles in both World Wars and beyond.
Not only do you give a thorough review of Radley-Walters military career, but a qwell-rounded testimonial to his outstanding characteristics both as a soldier and a man. And your pronunciation of the French town names was magnifique! Bien fait, et merci!
@Cristian Rudi : Hey, I was born in Cook County, Illinois, ("where Jussie Smollett runs free!"), but my family moved to Toronto when I was five and I lived there for the next 24 years (my other three brothers live there still). I meet nice American girl & move back to your fabulous country 38 years ago! But Canada is a great place to grow up, and as nice a neighbor as any country could hope to have...and they have better beer!
Rad was Corps Commandant when I graduated from the Armour School. After our grad mess dinner, I asked him what the best tank of the war was. I expected him to answer Tiger or Panther. But he said the Sherman. My jaw hit the floor. He said because there was plenty of them. I also went to his funeral in Kingston. So I met the great man twice in my career; at the beginning as a newly minted troop leader and at the end as a CO of an armoured regiment.
The chieftian , a you tuber, ex tanker and tank historian who works for world of tanks says the same due to quantity, build quality and effectiveness. I believe target acquisition was superior in the sherman and often its the 1st hit that wins a tank battle.
He had realised that in a total war, quantity has a quality of it's own. You won't win by building a few thousand or maybe just a few hundred of (supposedly) very good tanks when you have the whole of Europe as battlefield and a front that's thousands of miles long, you win by building tens of thousand more of adequate tanks than the enemy can build in the same time.
@@Finderskeepers. Target acquisition was not superior in the Shermsn though. This has become a modern Internet myth. German tanks had better gun optics and German commanders had better cupolas with superior all round vision.
@Mayoforsam Apples and Oranges. Tiger was a Heavy Tank with a completely different mission. It was designed as a Breakthrough tank. The concept was that it was supposed to be used to punch holes through enemy lines, then it would be pulled out of action for much needed maintenance ( it required a lot to keep it running properly). Instead it was often deployed by rushing it to reinforce defensive positions and stop enemy attacks. It wasn't built for extended operations and continuous use of it's drive train. That's why so many were lost... they broke down. The Sherman excelled in that it was more mobile and reliable. Head to head a Tiger could easily defeat a Sherman, or even 3 or more Shermans. But it wasn't a Matter of tank vs Tank. It was Tanks, Artillery, Air Power, Infantry and Support/ Logistics. The Tiger was a one trick pony running the wrong race.
@Mayoforsam In a stationary position, sure, but if I had to travel 100 Kilometers over different terrain to fight I'd rather have an allied tank. The Tiger might never get there.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! All too often Canada gets ignored in these history videos (as well as movies - like the Longest Day). All through my time in the army I had heard Rad's name and was aware that he was something special in the Canadian Armoured Corps. However, I never knew he was the highest scoring tank ace of the allies nor did I know that he took out Whittmann.
@@mikecimerian6913 Ummm - he was the son of the Rev. Sydney Radley Walters and Marjorie Tuzo Valpy (a Hugenot Descendant from the Channel Islands) so he would be better characterized as an Anglo.
Not contribution, Canada went all in from 1939 to war's end. We finished the war with the 3rd largest surface fleet in the world. Americans contributed, Canada took the fight to the enemy.
@@mikecimerian6913 Canadians chased U- boats out of their waters during "Paukenschlag". Unfortunately those boats migrated to US waters where the pickings were much easier. Eventually US ASW got up to speed but not before we lost 5000 merchant sea men.
waiting4aliens Dieppe was not forgotten when Canadians landed on Juno Beach. Their fight towards Caen was heavy, intense, and sad as many prisoners were executed. Go to The Canadian sector and see and feel the history of these incredible men.
The story and heroism of the British and Canadian tankers in WWII sometimes doesn't seem to get the credit it so richly deserves. The actions in and around Caen after D-Day were some of the most vicious in the war. Although they had a great deal going against them they persevered. Montgomery's unclear take on the situation, the shortcomings of the M4 Sherman, the qualitative advantage of the Panzers they faced plus the stubborn German tank crews made it an overall rough go for the Brits and Canadians. However, they prevailed and fought their way through France and onto the final Allied victory. Brave Men. Thanks for another superb video AceDestroyer!
Awesome video!!! Thank you so much for bringing attention to this brave soldier, whom I'd not heard of before this. Thanks to all our brave brothers to the north.
Thank you for this story! I grew up in Sherbrooke so very proud to see a good leader from Sydney Valpy Radley-Walters, I still believe you are born with leadership in your blood, it cannot be learned.
This man was Colonel Commandant of the armoured corps when I was young lieutenant in an Armoured Corps reserve regiment. I met him on several occasions, but didn't know anything about his history.
My great uncle named John Rowe, He was in Canada’s first special forces also known as the devils brigade, he won the Italy star, Germany star, French, And the congressional gold medal I look up to him for myself to be more powerful than ever
I cant believe u did not know about the Canuck that defeated the best Germany had to offer on the western front. I bet you dont know about John Garand either ehh! lol
Way to go Captain Rad!!! Military Cross and Distinguished Service Cross, are only given for outstanding courage in the face of battle. No wonder his men loved him. We will always owe you and the others, a debt of gratitude.
that one of his group knocked michael wittman out of the war, showed the high caliber he truly was. How he had set this up to happen is not lost on me.
Impressive Canadian. Like the tens of thousands of RCAF crew like my dad that flew bombers . 35 missions ( Ops) before being screened out for other duties. He made his 35 raids, unlike so many others that were shot down.
S.V. Radley-Walters was amazing, as human being and as soldier. I read a biography about him and it said, he took all troopers new to the front aside and talked to them. He tried to give them vital tips for survival and prepare them for the horrors to come. He respected this fellow humans, it seems. To all the Wheraboos comparing Allied and Axis aces: Comparing Tiger Aces to Sherman aces is completely off. Tiger aces drove a tank that in 1942-1943 could one-shot any Soviet tank almost anywhere from the front and at the same time were practically invulnerable to anything the Soviets could and would (in large numbers!) throw at them. Getting a dozen kills isn't too hard then. At the same time Sherman aces in Normandy could reliably kill only PzIVs from the front and had to resort to trick-shooting StuGs and Panthers (very small weak spots from the front) or outflanking enemies in order to get kills. They could penetrate Tigers only with HVAP at close ranges. And to make matters even more difficult, they could be destroyed by every one of their foes with relative ease. Getting a double ace without dying or getting maimed is already outstanding under these circumstances. If Radley-Walters had a tank like the Tiger, I bet you he would have racked up dozens of kills. Hundreds of kills would be nigh impossible, because the Germans only deployed 3500 tanks in total to Normandy. Getting 100 kills would mean knocking out every 35th tank the Germans deployed in total! (disclaimer: I am German) So to summarize things, having the same level of skill as tanker yields TOTALLY different results, depending what tank you happen to operate.
We thank you for your bravery your sacrifice and we thank you for your service it's an honor to know your heroic story you are a true soldier a true hero and you will never be forgotten
I have an uncle that apparently trained tankers in Canada in ww2. He lived in Kingston so I wonder if he ever knew any of the soldiers mentioned in the video. Sadly he died of cancer before I was born. As a trainer back in Canada he was likely a lot less traumatized by the war and might of had some good stories to share. By the way, Another excellent video!
I met B.Gen Radley-Walters (ret.) when I was an officer cadet at the Royal Military College in St-Jean in 1991 or 1992. He was invited to the mess diner of my squadron. I was lucky to talk for a while with him since beeing a tanker myself I wanted to know about his experience during WWII. He told me about the tank tracks and logs being put in front of their shermans to help stop germans from killing them. He aknowledged that this was mainly for the tankers' morale since even with these the 88 gun would pierce right trough the sherman and exit at the back of the tank. He told me he survived one such hit himself. Great person, really friendly. RIP
My dad was laying those tracks when the guy in front of him swung back his mattock too vigorously and hit him on the forehead, leaving him unconscious for 2 days!
Thank you for this video. As a Canadian I did not know it was a Canadian Tank group that took out Vittmen and should of. I am an diesel mechanic who has pulled and made running the engines in two post war Sherman’s including the one in the documentary Storming Juno and am very proud of our tankers and all members who served in WW2. -Ktmcandog!
Read of this great man's exploits many times. But I had yet to hear/view his exploits with such great narration, and historical accuracy. Well done my guy!
@@TheAceDestroyer I don't quite understand your comment/insult. I appreciated your informative video and you insult me in return. If playing a video game discounts me from offering you a compliment, then so be it.
The thought that puzzles me today about this very interesting video is this... what on earth do the 45 naysayers that gave a thumbs down have to complain about? It's well researched, clearly narrated with appropriate film clips.
Wow great video! Back in 1978-79, I was very fortunate to have General Rad join us at our table in the mess tent while in the field. I was a gunner with "B" sqn, VIII Canadian Hussars (PL) during Camp May ex in CFB Gagetown. He recounted one instance where his loader bent over to pick up a shell when a German 88 shell went into the turret, over the loader's head and out the other side, not wounding anyone in the crew. The man was, and still is a legend. RIP Sir. BTW the last Sherman he commanded now sits in front of the Sherbrooke Hussars armoury in Sherbrooke, Quebec The tank's name is Bomb.
IIRC When Rad took over A squadron he stopped his crews from being tasked with the retrieval their knocked-out tanks and saved them from having to remove the corpses of their comrades. Which greatly improved morale.
I can not fathom the job of removing dead members of tank crews. I don't care who you are, that has to leave a mental scar. That job should be given to the polaticians that called those men to war
Radley did that after he cut a body in half in order to get it out of a tank that was recoverable. Something about that experience told him it was best that tanks crews didn't go through the same thing as he did.
@@64maxpower Sorry Max, but if our politicians had not send our men to war in 39 we would all be speaking German, not free to speak and most ethnicities would be gone. WW2 was a just war. It was necessary and the men knew this and wanted to "get the job done".
You mean as we speak english today and we witness many ethnicities gone in middle east? And we certainly are not free to speak, so in its essence its the same shit. Somebody profitted and most ate mud and died.
@@64maxpower Yes I saw an interview with him in the 90"s and he said, that he went to retrieve a knocked out Sherman and the drive was dead inside the tank and Rad had to take a machete to the driver to remove him from the tank. After that he said never again would he do that, or have his men do that. Cheers
Guys, this history did not fit well with the leftist education system. They avoided our valourous warriors deeds to tell us how we should all be sweet and nice, when Canada of old was a nation of hard nosed but kind people 1-2 to generations from homesteading or the frontier. Canada is being destroyed from within by leftist idealogues.
Ace - American built tanks generally have the loader on the left side of the turret (as one faces forward), the gunner at the feet of the tank commander. When you ran through the crew positions you had the gunner and loader positions flip-flopped. Great work overall. Thank you for making these videos.
Super historical lesson as always. Where were you when I was the history course at college. Your snippet style would have saved me volumes of time and research?
Re. The Wittman killing the ambush position was most excellent and even a generic Sherman could have delivered a kill shot to the sides of any of the Tigers at that close range. Knocking out sections of the wall to make an ambush site was brilliant
Having a Sherman against Panthers, Tigers or even Panzer IV, one has to compensate for the weaker equipment with imagination and intelligence. Such a feat is far more impressive than smashing Shermans or T-34s out of range of their guns and sitting behind much thicker armor. In addition, he had less than a year for its 18 tanks. Very impressive!
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My Dad fought in France, Belgium and Germany in the US 2nd "Indianhead" Division. He told me that the Canadian soldiers were the toughest S.O.B's in the war. The efforts of Canadian soldiers seem to be ignored all too often, but they did a hell of a great job after they "found their footing". Thanks for posting videos about these brave men. Canada still has many tough grunts who aren't afraid to get in the thick of it.
It is amazing your father was able to meet every single soldier in the war so he could decide who was the toughest SOB. Comparing them to the millions of Russian soldiers really must of been tricky. When did he have time to fight?
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My Dad fought in Normandy, Belgium and the Netherlands with 2nd Canadian Div and he said the toughest were the Poles!
So nobody who hasn't met every soldier who fought in WW2, on all sides, can be entitled to an opinion about toughness. I see. No doubt you, yourself, hold no opinions that are not based on a complete sample of the entire universe of whatever you might opine on. Of course, that means you are careful never to have an opinion on anything not entirely within the span of your own experience.
We get it from swinging hockey sticks at an opponent on the ice, eh. Appreciate the comment. I am pissed I hadn't heard of this guy. We don't brag enough.
As a proud Canadian I thank you for this video. We don't hear enough about our veterans.
I met L/COL Radley-Walters in 1964 at the RCAC school in Camp Borden, where I was a young recruit trainee. He liked to wade into a group of young soldiers and 'shoot-the-breeze' with them. He was very popular with the rank and file. His tactical lectures around the sand table were fascinating.
I know how it is. I brownnosed MOH recip and a couple of Navy cross wearers myself as a young Jarhead
I was in the band at the road house down the line at Ilses aux Allumettes, Moorehead's Island Lodge. We had Camp Petawawa in there almost every night. I'm sure you knew the place.
That would have been fascinating to meet these guys at that point of time when they were old but not you know really really old.
Thank you for sharing that
I joined the RCAC in 1980. As an 8th Hussar, there were several trips to Rad's "Whiskey Jack" farm in Wilno, On
Thank you for this video. B.Gen Radley-Walters was a family friend. My father served with him in the Netherlands. Unfortunately a land mine sent my dad to hospital for the last weeks of the war. They continued to be friends until my dad passed away in 1986. I last met him when I was a young lawyer and even then he pressed me to go to the Royal Military College at Kingston.
If I could do it all over again I would have gone to RMC
@@tallyhoscalemodels Same here.
Bless em' all.
My father, then Lt. Ivan A. MacArthur, served with "Rad" in the Sherbrooke Fusiliers from D-Day through their return to Canada. I remember him visiting Dad in the early 50's when we lived in Kingston (Dad had been promoted along with Rad and was Commanding Officer of Kingston's Princess of Wales Own Regiment) Did your father or Rad ever speak to you about an incident with a sniper soon after they learned about Meyer's executions of their fellow Fusiliers?
@@deborahmacarthurrepp5960 My dad was also in the Sherbrooke Fusiliers. I remember him writing to Rad in the 80's.
Thank you for bringing this legendary man to my attention, I had never heard of him before. God bless Canada.
Cheers Scorp!
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Somewhat rare: biographical information about the contributions of a Canadian in battle. Thank you!
Canada is so underrepresented in detail of the War, that needs to be addressed
As Canadians we do not learn about our war heroes in school If we want learn we must do our own research I find Tim Cook and JL Granatstein excellent Canadian historians who have opened some of the doors to our military history for me . I watched a special on the death of Micheal Whitman . Radley -Walters was interviewed He mentioned he was there ,his group shot at the Tigers. No mention on his personal involvement etc . One might say he was a average unassuming Canadian hero
Leave it up to a European to get the job done.
An incredible, extremely well done video about a true Canadian Hero. Thank you so much for posting this. As someone who takes an enormous amount of pride in Canada's contribution to Allied victory in both World Wars I'm amazed that this is the first time I've ever heard this great man's name.
I met BGen Radley - Walters when I was 10 on a flight from Lahr to Trenton for christmas and was in awe, a true Canadian hero, and will forever hold a spot in history!!! Maximum Respect Sir!!!
Great video. I've thought for many years that the Canadian story of WW 2 was neglected. More about the Canadian Armed Forces should be told to give due and proper respect. Up the Canadians!
MILLION+ soldiers, sailors and airmen, and more millions in support organizations key for the war effort (10% of all Canadians AND almost all of the men in their prime). Out of a population of 11 million, 1939.
Canada was at war. It was horrific and memorable. Perhaps, why Canadians only go to war now to stop wars or through the UN go to keep the peace.
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Especially since most Canadians were well into the war before 1939. My mom even has a war production Award working in the paper mill in Dryden, Ontario while many men from the Rainy River District were in service BEFORE war officially broke out.
Thank you very much a great doco ,they we're thrown into the heaviest fights ,my father was a desert rat of Tobruk Australia 2/2 machine gun battalion ,1003 days in combat he survived during the whole of the war he was a warrant officer when he left the army ,my they all rest in peace
I use to game with a mate from Australia, his wife's grandfather was in the 2/9... You guys also stopped the Japanese at Milne bay. Lots of respect for the Anzacs, from America. My dad landed in Africa '42, Sicily, Italy, and then southern France. Radio man, 3rd wave to hit the beaches, he was in Munich when the war ended.
You can see the Tobruk forts and anti-tank ditch on Google maps to this day.
Amen
I am Canadian and a WWII aficionado and I never heard of this tank ace! Thank you so much for sharing this!
Just to let you know Radely- Walters did a great documentary Called the Valour and the Horror due by the CBC in the early 90"s by Terrance Mckeena and his brother. Jaque Dextras is also in that section of the documentary who goes on to fame with the Canadian army and ends his career as Chief of Defense staff in the 80"s. Cheers!
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Imagine that. An officer that listened to his enlisted personnel and became a better leader for it.
I posted this under my own post already, but here, so you don't miss out: :)
S.V. Radley-Walters was amazing, as human being and as soldier. I read a biography about him and it said, he took all troopers new to the front aside and talked to them. He tried to give them vital tips for survival and prepare them for the horrors to come. He respected this fellow humans, it seems.
I do not think i have heard a bad thing about Canadians in either World Wars. Their leadership was professional, thorough and strong. The Canadian soldier was the same, with true grit. They have played such pivotal roles in both World Wars and beyond.
Not only do you give a thorough review of Radley-Walters military career, but a qwell-rounded testimonial to his outstanding characteristics both as a soldier and a man. And your pronunciation of the French town names was magnifique! Bien fait, et merci!
@Cristian Rudi : Hey, I was born in Cook County, Illinois, ("where Jussie Smollett runs free!"), but my family moved to Toronto when I was five and I lived there for the next 24 years (my other three brothers live there still). I meet nice American girl & move back to your fabulous country 38 years ago! But Canada is a great place to grow up, and as nice a neighbor as any country could hope to have...and they have better beer!
Rad was Corps Commandant when I graduated from the Armour School. After our grad mess dinner, I asked him what the best tank of the war was. I expected him to answer Tiger or Panther. But he said the Sherman. My jaw hit the floor. He said because there was plenty of them. I also went to his funeral in Kingston. So I met the great man twice in my career; at the beginning as a newly minted troop leader and at the end as a CO of an armoured regiment.
The chieftian , a you tuber, ex tanker and tank historian who works for world of tanks says the same due to quantity, build quality and effectiveness. I believe target acquisition was superior in the sherman and often its the 1st hit that wins a tank battle.
He had realised that in a total war, quantity has a quality of it's own. You won't win by building a few thousand or maybe just a few hundred of (supposedly) very good tanks when you have the whole of Europe as battlefield and a front that's thousands of miles long, you win by building tens of thousand more of adequate tanks than the enemy can build in the same time.
@@Finderskeepers. Target acquisition was not superior in the Shermsn though. This has become a modern Internet myth. German tanks had better gun optics and German commanders had better cupolas with superior all round vision.
@Mayoforsam Apples and Oranges. Tiger was a Heavy Tank with a completely different mission. It was designed as a Breakthrough tank. The concept was that it was supposed to be used to punch holes through enemy lines, then it would be pulled out of action for much needed maintenance ( it required a lot to keep it running properly). Instead it was often deployed by rushing it to reinforce defensive positions and stop enemy attacks. It wasn't built for extended operations and continuous use of it's drive train. That's why so many were lost... they broke down. The Sherman excelled in that it was more mobile and reliable. Head to head a Tiger could easily defeat a Sherman, or even 3 or more Shermans. But it wasn't a Matter of tank vs Tank. It was Tanks, Artillery, Air Power, Infantry and Support/ Logistics. The Tiger was a one trick pony running the wrong race.
@Mayoforsam In a stationary position, sure, but if I had to travel 100 Kilometers over different terrain to fight I'd rather have an allied tank. The Tiger might never get there.
Right up there with Mark Felton, Drachaneifel, Tik, Greg, and a handful of other documentry producers
Thanks! It means a lot to me!
I really enjoy this channel. Focuses on little separate tank battles from the personal aspect.
I so appreciate your attention to this incredible man. Many thanks from a Canadian who confesses never to have heard of him before.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! All too often Canada gets ignored in these history videos (as well as movies - like the Longest Day). All through my time in the army I had heard Rad's name and was aware that he was something special in the Canadian Armoured Corps. However, I never knew he was the highest scoring tank ace of the allies nor did I know that he took out Whittmann.
Excellent. He was unknown to me, but deserves to be remembered
He was a French Canadian during a time period when we were taken for granted. Look up Léo Major, another Frenchie who went above and beyond.
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@@mikecimerian6913 Ummm - he was the son of the Rev. Sydney Radley Walters and Marjorie Tuzo Valpy (a Hugenot Descendant from the Channel Islands) so he would be better characterized as an Anglo.
It’s always a pleasure to here about skilled, competent and successful leaders and why/how they are so successful
Good report. Very educational about Canadians in the war. The battle with Whitman especially so.
yeah who the fuck is Whiteman
@Mayoforsam there is no tank commander called *Whiteman* you fucking apeshit
I think , his name was Michael Wittmann, here is a link: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Wittmann_%28SS-Mitglied%29?wprov=sfla1
You tell a well detailed account of these brave men and battles...Well done Sir!
Great video! Thank for giving a detailed history lesson on my country's finest tank commander!
Good quality, thank you. All too often is Canada's contribution overlooked.
Not contribution, Canada went all in from 1939 to war's end. We finished the war with the 3rd largest surface fleet in the world. Americans contributed, Canada took the fight to the enemy.
@@mikecimerian6913 Canadians chased U- boats out of their waters during "Paukenschlag". Unfortunately those boats migrated to US waters where the pickings were much easier. Eventually US ASW got up to speed but not before we lost 5000 merchant sea men.
waiting4aliens Dieppe was not forgotten when Canadians landed on Juno Beach. Their fight towards Caen was heavy, intense, and sad as many prisoners were executed. Go to The Canadian sector and see and feel the history of these incredible men.
Try being Australian.
The story and heroism of the British and Canadian tankers in WWII sometimes doesn't seem to get the credit it so richly deserves. The actions in and around Caen after D-Day were some of the most vicious in the war.
Although they had a great deal going against them they persevered.
Montgomery's unclear take on the situation, the shortcomings of the M4 Sherman, the qualitative advantage of the Panzers they faced plus the stubborn German tank crews made it an overall rough go for the Brits and Canadians. However, they prevailed and fought their way through France and onto the final Allied victory. Brave Men.
Thanks for another superb video AceDestroyer!
Thanks for describing the career and highlights of such an impressive Canadian. As a New Zeslander I heard little of their WW2 history.
Thankyou for remembering him
Awesome video!!! Thank you so much for bringing attention to this brave soldier, whom I'd not heard of before this. Thanks to all our brave brothers to the north.
Thank you for calling attention to this effective commander. I did not know about his history and enjoyed this presentation.
Thank-you. I had never heard of this great soldier.
Well done. This video is very historically accurate. Keep up the good work!
Thanks!
My father was a member of the 27 armoured & served with him Trooper GA Donnelly nice to see this story they were all very brave man.
Thanks for the video, was interesting to see an Allied tank ace and his story, keep up the great work!
A great Canadian, makes me damn proud.
As a former Cameron Highlander, it gives me a wonderful feeling to hear the Camerons referenced in this story. CAMERONS, ADVANCE!
The night march on Aug7/8 is a real achievement that led to the Wittman battle.
" A Fine Night for Tanks" is an excellent book.
As is this video.
Great Soldier, great leader! Thanks for sharing!
I love this story and presentation.
Good quality.
Never heard about this Ace, but now I know. 🙏
Great video. Thanks. A fascinating piece of history. Great to hear about aces on the allied side.
I find my happy place when I see you’ve uploaded a new video. 😁
nice to hear about a tank ace actually surviving the ( second world ) war , and passing on his knowledge to the next generation of tankers
Great job! Love your videos. You always have great newsreels and you are very fair and balanced in your narrative.
Thanks John! It means a lot!
Very good presentation of a true Canadian warrior. Just found your channel and subscribed. Will watch the others and hope for more. Thank you.
Thanks! Glad to see that you enjoyed it!
Good ol' Canadian lad - thanks for covering his amazing story
Thank you for this story! I grew up in Sherbrooke so very proud to see a good leader from Sydney Valpy Radley-Walters, I still believe you are born with leadership in your blood, it cannot be learned.
Truth!
This man was Colonel Commandant of the armoured corps when I was young lieutenant in an Armoured Corps reserve regiment. I met him on several occasions, but didn't know anything about his history.
What were your impressions of Rad at that time?
Wonderful video Ace Destroyer! Great to see a video on a great Canadian tank commander.
My great uncle named John Rowe, He was in Canada’s first special forces also known as the devils brigade, he won the Italy star, Germany star, French, And the congressional gold medal I look up to him for myself to be more powerful than ever
I'm Canadian and I can't believe I didn't know about this man. Thanks for posting this.
The fact he took down a Panzer Ace like Wittman, should make him better known. I never heard of the guy till today?
I cant believe u did not know about the Canuck that defeated the best Germany had to offer on the western front. I bet you dont know about John Garand either ehh! lol
Ya we have a few really amazing WW1 pilots and snipers too
Way to go Captain Rad!!! Military Cross and Distinguished Service Cross, are only given for outstanding courage in the face of battle. No wonder his men loved him. We will always owe you and the others, a debt of gratitude.
*Estou aqui porque jogo World Of Tanks, e tem uma conquista com este nome. Que legal saber dessa história! O passado é cheio de surpresas.*
that one of his group knocked michael wittman out of the war, showed the high caliber he truly was. How he had set this up to happen is not lost on me.
Befitting that an ace was taken out by another ace.
Great video and thank you for your research and work in doing these!
My pleasure! Glad to see that you enjoyed it!
Impressive Canadian. Like the tens of thousands of RCAF crew like my dad that flew bombers . 35 missions ( Ops) before being screened out for other duties. He made his 35 raids, unlike so many others that were shot down.
Nice to hear of a long lived hero, a Canadian hero. Thanks. Thumbed up, of course.
Thanks! I really appreciate it!
Absolutely one of the very best videos yet!
S.V. Radley-Walters was amazing, as human being and as soldier. I read a biography about him and it said, he took all troopers new to the front aside and talked to them. He tried to give them vital tips for survival and prepare them for the horrors to come. He respected this fellow humans, it seems.
To all the Wheraboos comparing Allied and Axis aces:
Comparing Tiger Aces to Sherman aces is completely off. Tiger aces drove a tank that in 1942-1943 could one-shot any Soviet tank almost anywhere from the front and at the same time were practically invulnerable to anything the Soviets could and would (in large numbers!) throw at them. Getting a dozen kills isn't too hard then.
At the same time Sherman aces in Normandy could reliably kill only PzIVs from the front and had to resort to trick-shooting StuGs and Panthers (very small weak spots from the front) or outflanking enemies in order to get kills. They could penetrate Tigers only with HVAP at close ranges. And to make matters even more difficult, they could be destroyed by every one of their foes with relative ease. Getting a double ace without dying or getting maimed is already outstanding under these circumstances.
If Radley-Walters had a tank like the Tiger, I bet you he would have racked up dozens of kills. Hundreds of kills would be nigh impossible, because the Germans only deployed 3500 tanks in total to Normandy. Getting 100 kills would mean knocking out every 35th tank the Germans deployed in total!
(disclaimer: I am German)
So to summarize things, having the same level of skill as tanker yields TOTALLY different results, depending what tank you happen to operate.
We thank you for your bravery your sacrifice and we thank you for your service it's an honor to know your heroic story you are a true soldier a true hero and you will never be forgotten
I have an uncle that apparently trained tankers in Canada in ww2. He lived in Kingston so I wonder if he ever knew any of the soldiers mentioned in the video. Sadly he died of cancer before I was born. As a trainer back in Canada he was likely a lot less traumatized by the war and might of had some good stories to share. By the way, Another excellent video!
I met B.Gen Radley-Walters (ret.) when I was an officer cadet at the Royal Military College in St-Jean in 1991 or 1992. He was invited to the mess diner of my squadron. I was lucky to talk for a while with him since beeing a tanker myself I wanted to know about his experience during WWII. He told me about the tank tracks and logs being put in front of their shermans to help stop germans from killing them. He aknowledged that this was mainly for the tankers' morale since even with these the 88 gun would pierce right trough the sherman and exit at the back of the tank. He told me he survived one such hit himself. Great person, really friendly. RIP
My dad was laying those tracks when the guy in front of him swung back his mattock too vigorously and hit him on the forehead, leaving him unconscious for 2 days!
Thanks for sharing about this fine tankie.
Thank you for this video. As a Canadian I did not know it was a Canadian Tank group that took out Vittmen and should of. I am an diesel mechanic who has pulled and made running the engines in two post war Sherman’s including the one in the documentary Storming Juno and am very proud of our tankers and all members who served in WW2. -Ktmcandog!
I always learn something new from you. Thanks and
Cheers!
Read of this great man's exploits many times. But I had yet to hear/view his exploits with such great narration, and historical accuracy. Well done my guy!
Thank you very much! It really means a lot!
I really appreciate your style of presentation. Keep up the good work. ✝️
Thanks! Happy to hear that!
Very good video throughly enjoyed the history of this hero. Keep the videos coming.
A yes. The first man to ever get 9 kills in a random battle in world of tanks. True hero...
Yeah, he seems to be a gaming hero as well.
@@TheAceDestroyer All jokes aside, that was a great and informative video as always. Good job once again mate!
You must be a subscriber. Thanks. More videos are on the way.
@@TheAceDestroyer I don't quite understand your comment/insult. I appreciated your informative video and you insult me in return. If playing a video game discounts me from offering you a compliment, then so be it.
@@m_m_m_beer8917 Attention seeker.....wow
We lived in CFB Petawawa when Radley Walters was base commander. My dad was a member of the 8th Canadian Hussars.
I live in Kingston Ontario. And this is the 1st time I have heard this story. Thank you for this awesome vid 👍
I'm a Canadian and have been reading about the world wars all my life but this the first i have heard of this great man and leader.Thanks
No problem! Happy to see that I was able to bring this great man to your attention.
That’s for your work on this vid. Great information.
Salute to this Brilliant Canadian Tank Ace.
The thought that puzzles me today about this very interesting video is this... what on earth do the 45 naysayers that gave a thumbs down have to complain about? It's well researched, clearly narrated with appropriate film clips.
Thanks Bo don! I'm very happy to see that you enjoyed it!
Very well presented! Thanks :-)
An old sailor and lover of history. well done on your melding of footage and audio looking forward to scanning your library thanx.
Thanks!
My father served with Rad in 1957 as a Captain in the newly formed reg force 8CH.
Very impressive. A man to whom we should all aspire to be. Men like him are different than the rest of us.
This is the best tank ace that i've heard of!
Impressive career and commentary.
Thank you.
Regards,
Geoff. Reeks
Wow great video! Back in 1978-79, I was very fortunate to have General Rad join us at our table in the mess tent while in the field. I was a gunner with "B" sqn, VIII Canadian Hussars (PL) during Camp May ex in CFB Gagetown. He recounted one instance where his loader bent over to pick up a shell when a German 88 shell went into the turret, over the loader's head and out the other side, not wounding anyone in the crew. The man was, and still is a legend. RIP Sir. BTW the last Sherman he commanded now sits in front of the Sherbrooke Hussars armoury in Sherbrooke, Quebec The tank's name is Bomb.
Wow! Thank you very much for this incredible piece of personal history! I really appreciate it!
@@TheAceDestroyer your welcome ace, I cherish the memory of Rad joining us at our table and buying us a round. What a man!
IIRC When Rad took over A squadron he stopped his crews from being tasked with the retrieval their knocked-out tanks and saved them from having to remove the corpses of their comrades. Which greatly improved morale.
I can not fathom the job of removing dead members of tank crews. I don't care who you are, that has to leave a mental scar. That job should be given to the polaticians that called those men to war
Radley did that after he cut a body in half in order to get it out of a tank that was recoverable. Something about that experience told him it was best that tanks crews didn't go through the same thing as he did.
@@64maxpower Sorry Max, but if our politicians had not send our men to war in 39 we would all be speaking German, not free to speak and most ethnicities would be gone. WW2 was a just war. It was necessary and the men knew this and wanted to "get the job done".
You mean as we speak english today and we witness many ethnicities gone in middle east? And we certainly are not free to speak, so in its essence its the same shit. Somebody profitted and most ate mud and died.
@@64maxpower Yes I saw an interview with him in the 90"s and he said, that he went to retrieve a knocked out Sherman and the drive was dead inside the tank and Rad had to take a machete to the driver to remove him from the tank. After that he said never again would he do that, or have his men do that. Cheers
as a war history enthusias i really appriacated for the video thank you !
Thank you That was very good, what a great soldier.
Nice presentation. Brave resourceful hero. Really well done!
Interesting tale of one hell of a soldier. Thanks for sharing this so well.
Well done. I'm a Canadian and never knew about Rad. Thanks Canadian schooling system.
Same here, I had heard about the Sherbrookes being the likely ones to smoke Micheal Wittman but otherwise knew nothing about the unit and their OC.
Guys, this history did not fit well with the leftist education system. They avoided our valourous warriors deeds to tell us how we should all be sweet and nice, when Canada of old was a nation of hard nosed but kind people 1-2 to generations from homesteading or the frontier. Canada is being destroyed from within by leftist idealogues.
Great footage. 7:31 seems to show a crashed spitfire along the road. Always fascinating to see this kind of footage.
Ace - American built tanks generally have the loader on the left side of the turret (as one faces forward), the gunner at the feet of the tank commander. When you ran through the crew positions you had the gunner and loader positions flip-flopped. Great work overall. Thank you for making these videos.
Ah thank you! I was confused with the British and American crew positions.
@Evilstorm11 Walters served in the _M4_ for the most of the war. I don't recall him using the _Churchill_ I don't see the merit for your argument.
Super historical lesson as always. Where were you when I was the history course at college. Your snippet style would have saved me volumes of time and research?
General "Rad", as we referred to him in the RCAC, was a humble man and a brilliant speaker
Glad to see some alid history thank you
Chris Barber you are missing a couple letters
@@TOO_TALL305 sorry
ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO,good work
Thanks!
An excellent account of a true Leader.
I was hoping for this video and you came through.
yaaay the notification bell actually worked this time! another awesome video, keep up the great work. Thank you
Good to hear that! Thank you!
He made it to 95 thats wonderful
Thanks for this video! Proud to be Canadian!
Re. The Wittman killing the ambush position was most excellent and even a generic Sherman could have delivered a kill shot to the sides of any of the Tigers at that close range. Knocking out sections of the wall to make an ambush site was brilliant
Awesome video. Very well done. Keep up the good work! 😊
Having a Sherman against Panthers, Tigers or even Panzer IV, one has to compensate for the weaker equipment with imagination and intelligence. Such a feat is far more impressive than smashing Shermans or T-34s out of range of their guns and sitting behind much thicker armor. In addition, he had less than a year for its 18 tanks. Very impressive!