Thank you! Im an American who just learned a fascinating topic that i never knew about or was taught. I always assumed it was just Bob Hope and some pretty girls. Those women were my moms generation and thhe fact they didnt talk about it was due in large part because they thought they'd be bragging. Bless your guest for carrying this torch.
I knew about WACs and army nurses, but I never knew the breadth and depth of the American Red Cross contributions. I am in awe of the burden that the ARC volunteers shouldered. My profound thanks to you and Sophie for this presentation.
My mother was a Canadian V.A.D. - Volunteer Aid Detachment. As I understand it, they were nurses aides, did physio, occupational therapy, etc. My mom never told me much about it. I have never heard much about them, what they did, etc. She trained to go to Italy, but only got to Quebec City, where she treated casualties from Dieppe and Italy.
How important were these nurses not only and medical staff, but I’m sure they offered support to the wounded or dying young airmen and soldiers. To be “adopted” mothers in hours of need. Thank you Sophie for your research to bring alive these Angels of Mercy. I’m learning lots.
Fascinating show, Sophie! Thank you for all your research and hard work. I'm amazed at the heroism of these women who just wanted to serve our country, our fellow man.
Sophie gives an incredible presentation on the important roles women played on US 8th Air Force installations. It is a same these women's stories are not well known. I am very greatful to Sophie in keeping these important stories alive.
After reading history of WW II for 48 yrs and watching the hundreds of documentaries and the hundreds of shows you have presented I am still learning new things. While I knew about the WAC's, WAVE's, The Red Cross, NNC (Naval Nurse Corps established in 1908) and WASP's to a limited degree I did not know about the ARC or the depth of what all these women did supporting the Allies efforts. We know many women served in various positions but the scale of it is as breath taking as the scale in which the Allies put together the Armies that would bring an end to fascism in Europe and imperialism in the Pacific in just a span of 5 years. Sophie is a another gem you have brought to us Woody what a great show and the perfect follow up after the earlier show on Flak. Outstanding work
Superb. I commend this Show, together with WW2TV's "The Rochambelles" and "Mission France The True History of the Women in the SOE" as a a great "triple play" series about women in WWII.
The crash of the B-17 into a mountain on the Isle of Man where a WAC, Emily Ray, was killed... (at about 1:28:00) In one of the earlier videos in your 8th Air Force series, it was mentioned that two B-17s had crashed into a mountain on the Isle of Man. It was said that the first B-17 crashed due to fog, and the second one had crashed while trying to view the site where the first had crashed. Was Emily on one of those two flights? This was a fascinating lecture. Well done, Paul.
This is wonderful information. One, the work women did directly supporting this war was vital to the US because there was an extreme manpower shortage in everything. Second, their heroic service coincides with the hardest days the US suffered in the ETO. And third, Eighth Air Force Week was wonderful. Strategic overview, personal stories, unit histories, and over-looked but vital stories being told in full, for your format.
Super presentation. I have been researching 65th general hospital at Redgrave, and Information is first class! shout out to the 95th BG hospital museum at Horham, Suffolk!
An excellent presentation by Sophie, I never knew the Americans had women nurses etc in the UK. This is fascinating, another marvellous topic by WW2TV. It’s amazing such a longtime ago how the logistics involved was implemented and organised, in an era with no computers. Brilliant show Sophie and Paul
Again a very well presentation. You are a great host! I hope i am allowed to suggest topics, altough i am no a patreon..... Persian corridor, Battle of Odzak 1945, air battle over nis 1944, Dr. Richard Sorge and other german spies in service for the sovietunion, KG 200 and their flights into the middle east, National Komitee Freies Deutschland, Strafbattalion 999, The only black guy in the warsaw uprising, Operation Tannenbaum - Plan to invade Switzerland, Stalins Allied POW, Monsoon Group, 30th U-Flotilla, The effects of unexploded ww2 ammunition in the 21th century, The Kosakken Tragedy in Lienz, Talvisota- The Winter war 1939 1940, 12th May 1944 - Begin of the bomber offensive against the synthetic oil industry in germany - targets, task and allied planes loses on the first day, Italian war crimes, Battle of the Caucasus, German resistance, Soviet and Nazi executions for corwards -especially for germans in 1945. Volkssturm - Germanys home guard, German soldiers o drugs ?, Americas war economy, Sovietunions war economy, Japanese war economy, Land Lease Program, Geheime Feldpolizei German Secret Military Police, Austria during ww2, Nazigerman oilplans, Affects of the ww2 on children - PTSD and war toys, transport of concentration camp inmates to Tyrol. last american soldier KIA in Europe.
Another group of unsung hero’s. Forgotten about after the war- no one was interested in the stories of these women. I’m sure many suffered PTSD as well.
Change the name to WW2 Educational TV. What is portrayed of these brave women in movies /tv is not even close to the real deal. I taught 1st aid/CPR for the ARC and had absolutely no idea what these ladies were all about and the myriad of roles they played in the lives of young (sometimes tortured souls) men boys.
Thank you! Im an American who just learned a fascinating topic that i never knew about or was taught. I always assumed it was just Bob Hope and some pretty girls. Those women were my moms generation and thhe fact they didnt talk about it was due in large part because they thought they'd be bragging. Bless your guest for carrying this torch.
I knew about WACs and army nurses, but I never knew the breadth and depth of the American Red Cross contributions. I am in awe of the burden that the ARC volunteers shouldered.
My profound thanks to you and Sophie for this presentation.
My mother was a Canadian V.A.D. - Volunteer Aid Detachment. As I understand it, they were nurses aides, did physio, occupational therapy, etc. My mom never told me much about it. I have never heard much about them, what they did, etc. She trained to go to Italy, but only got to Quebec City, where she treated casualties from Dieppe and Italy.
How important were these nurses not only and medical staff, but I’m sure they offered support to the wounded or dying young airmen and soldiers. To be “adopted” mothers in hours of need. Thank you Sophie for your research to bring alive these Angels of Mercy. I’m learning lots.
Fascinating show, Sophie! Thank you for all your research and hard work. I'm amazed at the heroism of these women who just wanted to serve our country, our fellow man.
Sophie gives an incredible presentation on the important roles women played on US 8th Air Force installations. It is a same these women's stories are not well known. I am very greatful to Sophie in keeping these important stories alive.
After reading history of WW II for 48 yrs and watching the hundreds of documentaries and the hundreds of shows you have presented I am still learning new things. While I knew about the WAC's, WAVE's, The Red Cross, NNC (Naval Nurse Corps established in 1908) and WASP's to a limited degree I did not know about the ARC or the depth of what all these women did supporting the Allies efforts. We know many women served in various positions but the scale of it is as breath taking as the scale in which the Allies put together the Armies that would bring an end to fascism in Europe and imperialism in the Pacific in just a span of 5 years. Sophie is a another gem you have brought to us Woody what a great show and the perfect follow up after the earlier show on Flak. Outstanding work
Thanks Tony, yes Sophia is great
Superb. I commend this Show, together with WW2TV's "The Rochambelles" and "Mission France The True History of the Women in the SOE" as a a great "triple play" series about women in WWII.
The crash of the B-17 into a mountain on the Isle of Man where a WAC, Emily Ray, was killed... (at about 1:28:00)
In one of the earlier videos in your 8th Air Force series, it was mentioned that two B-17s had crashed into a mountain on the Isle of Man. It was said that the first B-17 crashed due to fog, and the second one had crashed while trying to view the site where the first had crashed.
Was Emily on one of those two flights?
This was a fascinating lecture. Well done, Paul.
Absolutely fantastic to listen to you, thank you! Almost started crying in the middle there 😅
More human interest story’s. I’m glad you mentioned Camp Lucky Strike Sophia. Great presentation!!
This is wonderful information. One, the work women did directly supporting this war was vital to the US because there was an extreme manpower shortage in everything. Second, their heroic service coincides with the hardest days the US suffered in the ETO. And third, Eighth Air Force Week was wonderful. Strategic overview, personal stories, unit histories, and over-looked but vital stories being told in full, for your format.
Fantastic presentation. Thank you Paul and Sophie.
Super presentation. I have been researching 65th general hospital at Redgrave, and Information is first class! shout out to the 95th BG hospital museum at Horham, Suffolk!
Thank you Paul for hanging in there in the long days of presentations
Nurses, ARC and the WAC’s made the boys smile. Amazing stories and anecdotes.
Paul I just can't thank you enough. World class. Thank you from California brother.
An excellent presentation by Sophie, I never knew the Americans had women nurses etc in the UK. This is fascinating, another marvellous topic by WW2TV. It’s amazing such a longtime ago how the logistics involved was implemented and organised, in an era with no computers. Brilliant show Sophie and Paul
Stellar presentation! Content and visuals par excellence. Bravo Sophie Green!
Wonderful presentation by Sophie. Thoroughly enjoyed learning about this aspect of the US contribution to the war effort. Many thanks
What a great deep dive into the great work of these women Sophie provided here, along with an amazing collection of photos.
Another excellent show Paul... Thanks Sophie!
Truly unsung heroes... Thank you for informing me and remembering them...
Thanks Woody - Sophie is brilliant. My Brother in law has recently moved to Framlingham and when I go to see hope to see her too
Sounds great!
Wonderful show. Needs many more views.
As does all of our content IMHO
very, very interesting, thanks so much.
Glad you enjoyed it!
A taste of home. Kids having never been off the farm let alone being overseas. To see a smile and hear a friendly word.
Again a very well presentation. You are a great host! I hope i am allowed to suggest topics, altough i am no a patreon..... Persian corridor, Battle of Odzak 1945, air battle over nis 1944, Dr. Richard Sorge and other german spies in service for the sovietunion, KG 200 and their flights into the middle east, National Komitee Freies Deutschland, Strafbattalion 999, The only black guy in the warsaw uprising, Operation Tannenbaum - Plan to invade Switzerland, Stalins Allied POW, Monsoon Group, 30th U-Flotilla, The effects of unexploded ww2 ammunition in the 21th century, The Kosakken Tragedy in Lienz, Talvisota- The Winter war 1939 1940, 12th May 1944 - Begin of the bomber offensive against the synthetic oil industry in germany - targets, task and allied planes loses on the first day, Italian war crimes, Battle of the Caucasus, German resistance, Soviet and Nazi executions for corwards -especially for germans in 1945. Volkssturm - Germanys home guard, German soldiers o drugs ?, Americas war economy, Sovietunions war economy, Japanese war economy, Land Lease Program, Geheime Feldpolizei German Secret Military Police, Austria during ww2, Nazigerman oilplans, Affects of the ww2 on children - PTSD and war toys, transport of concentration camp inmates to Tyrol. last american soldier KIA in Europe.
Ideas are great, but its guests to present the subjects that need to be found
I always wondered where the actual vehicles came from that were the mobile refreshment trucks/buses, one more mystery solved
General Spaatz's daughter was donut dolly.
Sophie there were WAC's in India, Austrailia, and Hawaii.
Pretty certain Sophie knows that, this was specifically about the 8th AF
Another group of unsung hero’s. Forgotten about after the war- no one was interested in the stories of these women. I’m sure many suffered PTSD as well.
Change the name to WW2 Educational TV. What is portrayed of these brave women in movies /tv is not even close to the real deal. I taught 1st aid/CPR for the ARC and had absolutely no idea what these ladies were all about and the myriad of roles they played in the lives of young (sometimes tortured souls) men boys.
Did any women actually fly in missions?
Basically the answer is no, but there may have been occasions when they were in danger
Did US hospitals treat Brits?, did UK hospitals treat Americans?
Not regularly but on occasion yes