My Dad was a tank commander in Patton's Third Army, I would listen to him talk about the war every time he would do it. He passed away 4/4/19, he was 95, RIP Dad.
I never met Capt.Render but was fortunate to speak to him on the phone shortly before is death, we had a great chat that I'll never forget. I also attended his funeral in London with his Regiment..truly honoured ..RIP
My family were good friends with his , they also attended his funeral. Mr render use to take my mum down to the shops as a child by sweets. He was a lovely chap
My Great Uncle served throughout the war with the Sherwood Rangers. He joined the regiment as a Mounted Cavalry Trooper some time before the war began, went to North Africa, was converted to an Artillery Gunner (when the regiment was initially converted to artillery) and was then converted yet again to be a Tank Driver. He fought through the entire Desert campaign - including at El Alamein - then returned home with the regiment to the UK to train for D-Day. He went ashore with the regiment on D-Day and fought throughout North West Europe until V.E. Day. Several of the tanks he drove were badly damaged and he had three tanks shot out from under him, on the last occasion he only just made it out by the skin of his teeth, being blown out of his hatch by the force of the tank exploding as he exited (the Driver had his own hatch) - He was the only survivor. Understandably this affected his nerve somewhat but he refused to leave the regiment for treatment so he was given a job as a Jeep Driver for one of the officers (a Major I believe, but unfortunately I don't know his name..) Sadly, apart from a couple of anecdotes from his time in the Desert, this is about all we really know about his wartime experiences, apparently he only ever spoke about them once when my late father managed to get him drunk at a family wedding.. Despite all of the above he miraculously survived the whole war with hardly a physical scratch, however he did suffer badly for the rest of his life with what we would now call PTSD. Apparently he sometimes had an explosive temper and would quite often wake at night struggling, shouting and sweating after having had the same recurring dream - His tank was hit and was on fire, and he couldn't find a way out.. Like most little kids at the time I'd read all the WW2 action comics and I was both fascinated by him being a Tank Driver during the war and - sadly - petrified of him at the same time. He always looked angry and I don't think I ever heard him speak. At the time I didn't understand why he was like he was, but now I understand completely.. R.I.P. Uncle Roland.
liked and subscribed....interview was very well done, let the veteran ramble on, im 59 years old and i can tell you that the older you get things are different, and when an older person relaxes and starts rambling they dont need to be interrupted and break their train of thought (of remembering), and you did an excellent job letting him share his heartache with us and I for one (well i thank the man for his service) thank you for doing a great job and being respective and conducting your interview properly, thank you again so much, greetings from Jacksonville, Florida.
This was not me interviewing David, I didn't have pleasure of doing so unfortunately, it was some one else as I said in the video description I found the interview online and checked RUclips to see if anyone had uploaded it (they didn't) so I took the liberty of doing that job myself, But I am sure the guy that was interviewing (if he ever watched this video) would appreciate it :)
The 75 Is firing. The 37 is firing, but it is traversed round the wrong way. The Browning is jammed. I am saying 'Driver advance,' on the A set and the driver, who can't hear me, is reversing. And as I look over the turret top and see 12 enemy tanks 50 yards away, someone hands me a cheese sandwich. Grant tank commander, Western Desert, 1942.
An amazing guy with amazing stories (especially his encounter with a Jagdpanther!). You can hear in his stories how the Brit's really took the brunt of the Panzerwaffe in Normandy. Sorry to hear of his passing.
And us Canadians too! In fact, our three beaches faced 70% of all the German armour in Normandy, including virtually all of the Tiger tanks. The concentration of armour all around Caen and Carpiquet airfield was heavier per square mile than what the Germans and Russians had at Kursk! Not many people know this, but the tank battles in the British and Canadian sectors of Normandy were truly the heaviest tank battles of WW2!
fun fact, when the british landed in north beach normandy to little to no resistance. they hung out for awhile and even didn't manage to make it to the town with the rest of us. there is film footage of it the locals even came out to play
My Dad was in the Sherwood Rangers, he said he walked ashore on D+2 became a loader so didn't see much of the battles, this was after being in North Africa as an linfantryman for two years and was claimed into RAC by his brother who was a tanker .
Von Clausewitz in "Vom Krieg" said that the secret of Fighting Power was to put brains in the front line. Hence his decision to lead from the front was correct.
It was for Prussia, a small, impoverished duchy on the edge of civilisation, fighting small scale wars against larger opponents. Notice that the powers that won WW2 were the one mastering logistics. While Germany could not cross The Channel, the Americans fought a war against global powers over the two largest oceans in the world, and supplied the rest of the world with hardware to fight the war. I am a great admirer of The German Way of War, and their officer education between 1919 and 1940 was the best in the world. It created incomparable military minds, but it is logistics that win war.
Dan Snow is a dreadful, interrupting know it all ego. On all his shows is often just him, either because he want to be the sole focus of attention or because everyone else is giving him and his ego a wide berth.
My Dad was a tank commander in Patton's Third Army, I would listen to him talk about the war every time he would do it. He passed away 4/4/19, he was 95, RIP Dad.
Rip to the fallen heroes
R.I.P buddy, 🙏🏼
What a man , I have the utmost resect for him and all is comrades.
I never met Capt.Render but was fortunate to speak to him on the phone shortly before is death, we had a great chat that I'll never forget. I also attended his funeral in London with his Regiment..truly honoured ..RIP
My family were good friends with his , they also attended his funeral. Mr render use to take my mum down to the shops as a child by sweets. He was a lovely chap
@@jameshacker4552what a memory of him as a child.
I've been reading his book "Tank Action" utterly amazing! Rest in peace David.
Just finished the book. It was amazing! Gripping from start to finish!
I could listen to David talk for days! Wonderful interview thank you for this content.
My Great Uncle served throughout the war with the Sherwood Rangers. He joined the regiment as a Mounted Cavalry Trooper some time before the war began, went to North Africa, was converted to an Artillery Gunner (when the regiment was initially converted to artillery) and was then converted yet again to be a Tank Driver. He fought through the entire Desert campaign - including at El Alamein - then returned home with the regiment to the UK to train for D-Day. He went ashore with the regiment on D-Day and fought throughout North West Europe until V.E. Day.
Several of the tanks he drove were badly damaged and he had three tanks shot out from under him, on the last occasion he only just made it out by the skin of his teeth, being blown out of his hatch by the force of the tank exploding as he exited (the Driver had his own hatch) - He was the only survivor. Understandably this affected his nerve somewhat but he refused to leave the regiment for treatment so he was given a job as a Jeep Driver for one of the officers (a Major I believe, but unfortunately I don't know his name..)
Sadly, apart from a couple of anecdotes from his time in the Desert, this is about all we really know about his wartime experiences, apparently he only ever spoke about them once when my late father managed to get him drunk at a family wedding..
Despite all of the above he miraculously survived the whole war with hardly a physical scratch, however he did suffer badly for the rest of his life with what we would now call PTSD. Apparently he sometimes had an explosive temper and would quite often wake at night struggling, shouting and sweating after having had the same recurring dream - His tank was hit and was on fire, and he couldn't find a way out..
Like most little kids at the time I'd read all the WW2 action comics and I was both fascinated by him being a Tank Driver during the war and - sadly - petrified of him at the same time. He always looked angry and I don't think I ever heard him speak. At the time I didn't understand why he was like he was, but now I understand completely.. R.I.P. Uncle Roland.
17:36 "Oh good, if you're coming over can you hurry up coz I've got the kettle on" 🤣🤣 I love this man
Absolutley fascinating story- wish I could have some opportunities to speak to WWII Veterans!
liked and subscribed....interview was very well done, let the veteran ramble on, im 59 years old and i can tell you that the older you get things are different, and when an older person relaxes and starts rambling they dont need to be interrupted and break their train of thought (of remembering), and you did an excellent job letting him share his heartache with us and I for one (well i thank the man for his service) thank you for doing a great job and being respective and conducting your interview properly, thank you again so much, greetings from Jacksonville, Florida.
This was not me interviewing David, I didn't have pleasure of doing so unfortunately, it was some one else as I said in the video description I found the interview online and checked RUclips to see if anyone had uploaded it (they didn't) so I took the liberty of doing that job myself, But I am sure the guy that was interviewing (if he ever watched this video) would appreciate it :)
@@Keelo. The Interviewer is Dan Snow from History Hit Podcast
My grandad Frederick John Cooper was in the Sherwood Foresters. He was then changed to the AA regiment then the AR regiment.
Thank you for your service buddy , your awesome 🇬🇧 🙏🏼 🇬🇧
The 75 Is firing. The 37 is firing, but it is traversed round the wrong way. The Browning is jammed. I am saying 'Driver advance,' on the A set and the driver, who can't hear me, is reversing. And as I look over the turret top and see 12 enemy tanks 50 yards away, someone hands me a cheese sandwich.
Grant tank commander, Western Desert, 1942.
An amazing guy with amazing stories (especially his encounter with a Jagdpanther!). You can hear in his stories how the Brit's really took the brunt of the Panzerwaffe in Normandy. Sorry to hear of his passing.
And us Canadians too!
In fact, our three beaches faced 70% of all the German armour in Normandy, including virtually all of the Tiger tanks. The concentration of armour all around Caen and Carpiquet airfield was heavier per square mile than what the Germans and Russians had at Kursk! Not many people know this, but the tank battles in the British and Canadian sectors of Normandy were truly the heaviest tank battles of WW2!
The interviewer sounds like Dan Snow.
fun fact, when the british landed in north beach normandy to little to no resistance. they hung out for awhile and even didn't manage to make it to the town with the rest of us. there is film footage of it the locals even came out to play
@@quarreneverett4767 the rest of us? You were over there and can post on the internet? Congratulations!
@@theonlymadmac4771 abstract to term the allies and persons involved but ty
Wonderful interview would have liked to have spent an afternoon over a pint with this gentleman...God bless...
My Dad was in the Sherwood Rangers, he said he walked ashore on D+2 became a loader so didn't see much of the battles, this was after being in North Africa as an linfantryman for two years and was claimed into RAC by his brother who was a tanker .
I can thoroughly recommend his book "Tank Action" . It covers his wartime experiences and is a riveting read .
Excellent Book.. Top Lad RIP from a modern day EX RAC Lad 💂🏻♀️👌
Amazing to listen to!
Great Interview!
Excellent retelling. This guys alright!
I met him he was a lovely man , my family attended his funeral RIP
my grandpa was a tank commander Johna Ashwood born 1925-2011 joined 1943 he went to india he said he never got any action
Von Clausewitz in "Vom Krieg" said that the secret of Fighting Power was to put brains in the front line. Hence his decision to lead from the front was correct.
It was for Prussia, a small, impoverished duchy on the edge of civilisation, fighting small scale wars against larger opponents. Notice that the powers that won WW2 were the one mastering logistics. While Germany could not cross The Channel, the Americans fought a war against global powers over the two largest oceans in the world, and supplied the rest of the world with hardware to fight the war.
I am a great admirer of The German Way of War, and their officer education between 1919 and 1940 was the best in the world. It created incomparable military minds, but it is logistics that win war.
Rommel says that if you see the enemy shoot at him.
This is what this bloke says they did.
God Bless
Read the book too.
Did any of you old British WW2 tankies remember my grandfather Tommy Deakin from Blyth Nottinghamshire
Salute!
John Semken saved their lives by telling them what Rommel said. " shoot at the enemy".. among other things.
I have just bought this book.
Just bought the book.
Nottinghamshire lad xxx
0:12 *wide Sherman walking intensifies*
The interviewer sounds a lot like Dan Snow?
It is
Dan Snow is a dreadful, interrupting know it all ego. On all his shows is often just him, either because he want to be the sole focus of attention or because everyone else is giving him and his ego a wide berth.