Fleming, O'Keefe, enigma and Ultra. What is not to like. As usual I learned something new from David O'Keefe. I do believe he should look into Op Chariot more. One can only wonder what he would bring up next. Great work David and Woody.
David O’Keefe, I have found his presentations of such high quality and his ground breaking information on the subjects he talks about are eye opening! He is such a worthy contributor to WW2 TV. Thank you David and Paul 👍
Brillant show. I need to range back and find the video on Dieppe. If you are interested in more information about Ian Fleming's wartime service, I would strongly recommend the We have Ways of Making You Talk podcast from March 30, Episode 459.
The bit about the recce plane performing a dummy attack to distract the crew of the rescue vessel reminds me of the raid on the Los Banos internment camp in the Philippines. As the assault troops moved into their final position before launching their attack, they had a fighter plane performing aerobatics over the camp to get the Japanese garrison looking up instead of watching the perimeter of the camp. It seems to have worked too, as the assault troops were able to take up their final positions without being spotted.
Another masterclass from Prof. David O'Keefe. I read One Day in August this year on Kindle and Op Ruthless was mentioned. But still amazed looking at this, it got to "good to go" phase, never mind beyond the cocktail bar Fleming frequented. Desperate times sometimes require desperate measures and if killing a few POWs is what required, so be it. O'Keefe quotes a friend of Fleming who stated (paraphrase from memory) "Bond is not Fleming, he just reflects his cynicism!" No doubt Fleming oversaw & helped lots of cynicism in WW2.
Playing catch up, but thoroughly enjoyed David and Paul's discussion. I found myself wishing that the plans went off successfully although I also imagined that something would have gone wrong and that there would have been a shootout aboard the target vessel. Someone always makes a mistake, or something occurs not planned for-just like in a Bond story. "Where Eagles Dare" comes to mind as a similar type of story as well. Thanks for a very entertaining time fellows.
The Dockyard cipher is what probably helped the allies know when and where the axis was going to resupply North Africa's (Rommel's) desert Afrika Corp. Why supplies were so hard to get to Rommel.
Another outstanding presentation from David O'Keefe! I give Fleming credit for coming up with a very clever plan, it is something you would expect in a Tom Clancy novel!
Very very few know their topics, nor explain them as well, as David O'Keefe. What a wonderful speaker he is. And I echo Woody's recommendation of "One Day In August". It is essential. And can anyone tell me how to be in touch with David to find out about his tours to Dieppe? Thanks...
I will never tire of watching any presentations by Prof. O'Keefe. His knowledge and passion is compelling. Great hosting too Woody.
Fleming just gets more and more interesting
David O'Keefe is a treasure. Every time I crack my jaw open about to say he's nuts, he puts up an original document from archives that proves it.
Yep, that's exactly how he does it. It's like The Prestige!
Fleming, O'Keefe, enigma and Ultra. What is not to like. As usual I learned something new from David O'Keefe. I do believe he should look into Op Chariot more. One can only wonder what he would bring up next. Great work David and Woody.
David O’Keefe, I have found his presentations of such high quality and his ground breaking information on the subjects he talks about are eye opening! He is such a worthy contributor to WW2 TV. Thank you David and Paul 👍
Wow! Wouldn't Ruthless make for a good movie?!!! Thank you! Enjoyed this!
Brillant show. I need to range back and find the video on Dieppe. If you are interested in more information about Ian Fleming's wartime service, I would strongly recommend the We have Ways of Making You Talk podcast from March 30, Episode 459.
David did three shows with us on Dieppe. Just search fir them
The bit about the recce plane performing a dummy attack to distract the crew of the rescue vessel reminds me of the raid on the Los Banos internment camp in the Philippines. As the assault troops moved into their final position before launching their attack, they had a fighter plane performing aerobatics over the camp to get the Japanese garrison looking up instead of watching the perimeter of the camp.
It seems to have worked too, as the assault troops were able to take up their final positions without being spotted.
This channel definitely deserves more views
Excellent show Woody.David is one of the best guests you have on.
Another masterclass from Prof. David O'Keefe. I read One Day in August this year on Kindle and Op Ruthless was mentioned. But still amazed looking at this, it got to "good to go" phase, never mind beyond the cocktail bar Fleming frequented. Desperate times sometimes require desperate measures and if killing a few POWs is what required, so be it. O'Keefe quotes a friend of Fleming who stated (paraphrase from memory) "Bond is not Fleming, he just reflects his cynicism!" No doubt Fleming oversaw & helped lots of cynicism in WW2.
Playing catch up, but thoroughly enjoyed David and Paul's discussion. I found myself wishing that the plans went off successfully although I also imagined that something would have gone wrong and that there would have been a shootout aboard the target vessel. Someone always makes a mistake, or something occurs not planned for-just like in a Bond story. "Where Eagles Dare" comes to mind as a similar type of story as well. Thanks for a very entertaining time fellows.
Always great listening to David.
The Dockyard cipher is what probably helped the allies know when and where the axis was going to resupply North Africa's (Rommel's) desert Afrika Corp. Why supplies were so hard to get to Rommel.
Love the music u choose at the start of each episode. It’s always different. And moving. 💯
Another outstanding presentation from David O'Keefe! I give Fleming credit for coming up with a very clever plan, it is something you would expect in a Tom Clancy novel!
Very very few know their topics, nor explain them as well, as David O'Keefe. What a wonderful speaker he is. And I echo Woody's recommendation of "One Day In August". It is essential. And can anyone tell me how to be in touch with David to find out about his tours to Dieppe? Thanks...
Interesting subject as is usual here.
Glad you think so!
Another fascinating look into the world of code breaking and pinch operations.
Hello folks. Okeefe is the pro of pinches for sure. Great show learned much. Thanks.
those brits really had massive balls
Fascinating. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
Ian Fleming with eight legs (the graphic showing his connections to Intel agencies etc.). I'm thinking Octopussy.
"From Russia with love" basically features Bond stealing an Enigma machine from the Russians
Saying "Enimga" three times summons David O'Keefe, does saying "Patton" three times summon Kevin Hymel?
My wife's uncle Reg Charlton died on the Dieppe raid
Thanks for sharing. Have you seen our Dieppe show? ruclips.net/video/KBL4kVIdIls/видео.html