As a humble civilian I have the greatest respect for all those brave men and women who fought and paid the ultimate price for the freedom we have today .Thank you for brining us an invite to their world .God bless our armed forces past ,Present and future .WE WILL REMEMBER THEM .

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

14 күн бұрын

Well said 👏 👌

They may not have been special forces but they were certainly SPECIAL.

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

18 күн бұрын

Hear hear 👍🫡

@therespectedlex9794

15 күн бұрын

Too many special people nowadays. Bring back national service! Erm...

When you visit the bridge (on an early misty morning) you see just how close the landing area was from the bridge itself.

@terrystephens8603

16 күн бұрын

Black watch piper crossed the bridge.Every year they did a remembrance service. When the piper comes through the mist it is the most hair raising experience .

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

14 күн бұрын

I've stood there a few times and it still amazes me.

Dear Sir, I can tell you I was at the Pegasus Bridge memorial on the 4th of June. We went to the Pegasus Bridge cafe a old lady was serving us from behind the counter I spoke to her in French told me it was her dad that owned the cafe and she was his daughter Madame Arlette Gondrée she was four years old when, on the night of 5 June 1944 as they hid in the basement. also along with her sister and mother. Soldiers crashed outside and the D Company commander along with another shoulder entered through a window walking in the dining room above their heads and tempted them out of the basement with chocolate after being scared hearing all the noise and shouting bangs outside. Then she told me daddy then opened the door and then more people came in . Then one told him Its OK we have arrived we are British. She then told me her dad then said to the commander what can we do for you, The house then became a first aid station. her mother was a trained nurse , she said her parents was asked if they had alcohol they said yes , Then daddy dug up the supply in the garden not just Champaigne but other spirits. They used then the alcohol to treat the wounded who were laying on the kitchen table and sitting up in chairs all around the room. It was the solders who drunk the Champaigne, She remembers holding the hands of some the solders as they lay wounded in the house and smiling, Her mother a trained nurse helping with the medical people with them, Operations was even carried out on the kitchen and the next man brought in, Many men survived as her mother was a trained nurse and they had a good supply of alcohol to treat wounds. she then also told me the wooden sign outside with the Pegasus bridge logo was put up soon after the battle and been replaced over the years, She told me she has met many of the solders from that night over the years, We then spoke in English she said my English was to good and asked me if I was from Portsmouth I said no, I am from Le Rochel , Asked me why I was in Normandy I told her for the 80th and I will be reading a speech live on TVF1 France in English. She told me she was 85, I did order a croissant and a coffee I asked how much, She would not except any payment but told me if I saw any veterans from the UK to head to her caffe. and to tell if any one visits at any time and has served or has some link to the Oxfordshire and Light infantry they will get a warm welcome. at anytime of the year. Then she just turned around and disappeared into the back, leaving the employed staff of the caffe to continue working. what a encounter so lucky to meet with her ,

The actor, Richard Todd was actually on that raid.

@davidthefirst6195

18 күн бұрын

In the film The Longest Day, Richard Todd played Maj Howard on film it shows an officer who was informing Howard about German troop movements. In reality, Todd was the officer informing Maj Howard

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

14 күн бұрын

He was indeed

Love you Mr Potter please continue doing these videos..Mike..🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

17 күн бұрын

Thank you brother 🙏 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Keith as a big fan of history and ww1/ww2 up to Morden day, I could listen to you all day every day, please 🙏 stop doing yourself a disservice by saying that you are not a historian, but you are a fantastic story teller brilliant please tell a lot more you are down to earth and I could listen to you tell these stories about the war for ever keep up the great work, 👍

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

7 күн бұрын

Ben thank you so much, that's very kind of you and much appreciated

Odd fact for you Keith. In the film The longest Day, Maj Howard was play by Richard Todd, who in fact landed at Pegasus as part of the 7th Para relief troops. Cracking tribute to those brave men. We Will Remember them. Baz

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

14 күн бұрын

Cheers Baz, yes I should have mentioned that, I saw an interview where Richard Todd spoke about his service and D Day.

You put those tributes across very well Keith. Thanks for your videos and the tributes you are making to those boys from D-Day .

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

14 күн бұрын

That's very kind Michael thank you

I was called up for National Service 10 years later (1954) and from day one we were not allowed to shorten the name of the regiment. It was always Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry in full so thank you for not shortening it. “Oxford and Bucks” was tolerated but not encouraged. “Ox and Bucks” or, even worse, “OBLI” or, worse still “Obbly” was a punishable offence. One of the corporals in the training company had been at Pegasus bridge but I can’t remember his name. As an eighteen year old I was not as aware of the significance what I now appreciate

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

14 күн бұрын

Thank you John. My Uncle was in 1st Bn during the war, he had told me a while back, (before he passed), that the full name should always be used. Great Regiment you must be very proud 🫡

@johnbrigg1776

12 күн бұрын

@@LetsTab59-bd4fd I was indeed although after basic training I passed WOSB and, after the course at Eaton Hall OCS, was commissioned into another fine regiment, the Durham Light Infantry

Swift and bold, never forgotten

Brilliant keith..thanks for all these films really important 👏 thanks 👍

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

14 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching them 🫡

During WW2 My grandad was in North Africa, Anzio, with the Paras at Arnhem and other places. In the 1970's he said I don't know why we bothered, like many he felt betrayed and did not like the direction the country was going in, I am sure that if he were alive now he would be in no doubts.

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

14 күн бұрын

Agreed

Dear Keith & Fellow Let's Tab 59 Bde : Recommended Reading 'Pegasus Bridge' Stephen Ambrose, 'The Howard Diaries' sorry I cannot remember publisher. However Maj Howard's daughter found them in his house after his death. I cannot recommend the Howard Diaries enough, a true deep dive that shows great insight into Maj Howard's thoughts on the raid. Best Wishes Johnny

@bugler75

18 күн бұрын

Two great books👍🏼 59 Bde! What a great name for the group 👍🏼

Ox & Bucks 🔥

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

14 күн бұрын

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I was very lucky to be a member of the Light Infantry and I met Major Howard and his men on the 50th anniversary at the bridge I will post a link of what happened on the day well worth watching Swift & Bold

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

16 күн бұрын

Jeff what a treasured memory you must have. Swift and Bold

The soldier you mentioned, LCpl Greenhalgh , who was unfortunately drowned, they have his bren gun in the museum, it was recovered from the pond in 1962.

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

14 күн бұрын

Didn't realise that. Would be good to visit there. Cheers mate 👍

Superb remembrance video Sir....Never should the sacrifices made 80 years ago be forgotten. Thank you for your series of tributes. Stay well, stay safe...Helen and Katarin Juska-law with Stella and Robyn with Terri.

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

14 күн бұрын

That's very kind of you, thank you all.

A brilliant series of Commemorative Videos for those that went before us on the D Day Landing, and to those that went behind the lines to make what happened possible. They certainly were a Generation like no other. Your doing them Proud.

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

14 күн бұрын

I felt I needed to do some form of a tribute and then decided to try a cover the beaches and then thought I'd cover some of the smaller but still significant raids. It sort of grew a bit. Thank you.

Hello Keith, I'd like to draw your attention to the ITN archive channel on KZread, they have recently uploaded the coverage of the 40th anniversary programme, in two parts, a lot of the original Ox and Bucks are on that footage. Best wishes to you both from South Wales.

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

7 күн бұрын

I've just watched it, thank you for pointing me to it. Really cracking documentary coverage.

Nice one Keith. A concise overview. I believe that one of the Op Tonga gliders landed in Hampshire when its tow failed. Apparently, another glider took off minus one bloke who legged it just before take off. At a subsequent court martial he stated that he had a premonition about dying in a glider crash. I've had the privilege of visiting Pegasus bridge several times, firstly as a JINF in 1976. They were highly trained, brave blokes in 1944, regardless of cap badge.

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

14 күн бұрын

Cheers Will. Pegasus Bridge is a fascinating subject.

Can have know one of `D`Coy 2btn at Pegasus Bridge when he was in Aylesbury, I am a Stab Royal Green Jackets in Aylesbury. Richard Todd played by Mayor John Howard in The Longest Day was one of the Paras in Pegagus Bridge.

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

14 күн бұрын

Yes, I remember watching an interview with Richard Todd about his part in D Day.

We have a group of veterans from 1LI at the moment March from beach to beach, tomorrow is their final leg from Utah beach to pegasus Bridge , all in aid of ham and jam the rifles regimental trust, for mission ham and jam, they have raised £43k up to now

@johnnycooper7019

18 күн бұрын

Bloody Good Drills!

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

14 күн бұрын

That's an amazing effort and a good lump of cash for the charity. Well done all. 👏

00:46 hrs 6/6/24 here in Western Australia 🇦🇺 🔥

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

14 күн бұрын

🇦🇺🍻

Fantastic Vid as ever well presented

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

16 күн бұрын

Very kind of you to say that thank you

I am told it was a bone of contention from the glider lads the paras got extra para pay but they got nothing for being glider borne, I think they had a good case and should look for some back pay.

@clivedunning4317

16 күн бұрын

Dear Mick , without doing a 100% check, off the top of my head Para Pay was 2/6 (half-a-crown) a week. As far as I remember Glider Troops received half that amount per week , 1/3 , (one and three) . So they did get a wee bit extra at pay parade.

Keith, when I served in the Royal Artillery reserve 201 Field Battery we used to have a Pegasus flash on our arm. They said this was because the Royal Artillery assisted the Paras at Arnhem Bridge. Do you know about this? Are there many more Cheeky Toasts?🥃👍💂‍♂️

@JayMac-gh1kx

18 күн бұрын

Yeah green on mucker that is true m8t 😊😊from a oldswet my self an ex'service AB ALL THE WAY BROTHER ex2para 😊

@Katmando376

18 күн бұрын

​@@JayMac-gh1kx Thank you Jay cheers brother 🥃👍💂‍♂️🫡

@JayMac-gh1kx

18 күн бұрын

Ur welcome brother anytime ok u let me know when you wanting me help an I'll try me best mucker lots of memories from a oldswet my self an ex'service AB ALL THE WAY BROTHER!! From a EX'PARA! Ps im only up the rd from depo! RA Woolwich RA an in town at the moment is 2PWRR! An up the rd at the gunpark is KINGS"TROOP"HA. . Ya got me number etc ok bro cheers man! AB"ALL'THE"WAY!!

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

14 күн бұрын

Normally any unit within the airborne Brigade would wear the Brigade badge. My unit once wore a yellow Pegasus on a blue background when part of 6th Field Force. Long time ago.

Technically D Co. Ox & Bucks LI were a cherry picked company made up of volunteers from the entire Battalion. Many men were transferred to other companies and the glider troops trained heavily in glider assault and specifically trained to take the bridge. I have always felt for Lt. Den Brotheridge who after a huge amount of training was killed almost immediately. To me this highlights the random aspect of combat. Great video Keith, well done.

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

17 күн бұрын

The PBI, thank you brother 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Hi Keith Well told again awesome Vlogs that you have given us all

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

14 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed my little videos

I’ve often thought what happened to to glider pilots, I assume they became riflemen fast.

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

14 күн бұрын

Good question I'm not sure

A thought today for an uncle, Sgt Wally Red Mullet, Glider Regiment WW2

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

17 күн бұрын

He will live forever Steve. God bless him 🙏

The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry was the only Regiment to destroy two Imperial Guards, the French one at Waterloo thee Oxfordshire Light Infantry was at the french the side which first battalion the French Guards. The he German one was at Nun's Wood in Ypres on 11th November 1914. The 2 Btn The.Brigade of German imperial Guards

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

14 күн бұрын

Cracking Regiment. My uncle served in 1st Bn in the war.

Was just watching the landing on Saving Pte Ryan 😂

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

14 күн бұрын

Great movie

My Father was Oxford and Bucks light infantry Regimental Sargeant Major,He defended a Bridge at Hozenbrook German armour was trying to get across to head for the beaches at Dunkirk, A British infantry unit held off a German armoured unit for 24 hours giving valuable time for evacuation of the beaches my father lost 17 of his comrades in his platoon and later mentioned in dispatches, The Germans after they captured them called them Men of Steel I would safely say that light infantry units were as good as the Paras or the Marines when it came to Infantry tactics and fighting...........They were not called light infantry for nothing.As they proved yet again on Pegasus Bridge.

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

16 күн бұрын

A fantastic story of the bravery, skill and tenacity of a very good Regiment. My uncle served in the Ox and Bucks all through WW2. We only lost him 10 years ago. Swift and Bold.

@louisdisbury9759

16 күн бұрын

@@LetsTab59-bd4fd My Grandfather served as well MM rgt sarg Major same as the old man, Thanks for you're very kind comment.

My motor is covered in military stickers 😂😂😂

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

14 күн бұрын

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I collect ww2 kit I’ve got a couple of Cabinets of Nic Nacs 😂 A British Para Helmet 🪖 a Mk II Brodie a set of 37 Pattern webbing a couple of 1907 LE Bayonets one 1940 and one 1917 to go with my Mk 3 LE 1917 and bits and bobs a ww2 ration pack 44, a few first field dressings my Grandfathers medals Pte Richard Ensor (Captured on Crete) huge story behind that man and his brothers medals Wing Commander Mick Ensor DSO & Bar DFC & Bar & AFC (Coastal Command) RNZAF/RAF

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

14 күн бұрын

You'll need to open as a museum at this rate, brilliant 🪖🫡

nice 1 tab 59,going to have a dram tomorrow.cheers.

@LetsTab59-bd4fd

14 күн бұрын

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@LetsTab59-bd4fd

7 күн бұрын

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@LetsTab59-bd4fd

14 күн бұрын

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@LetsTab59-bd4fd

14 күн бұрын

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