Early Access x2: Operation Varsity and C-46 Commando
Added 2022-07-26 19:59:26 +0000 UTCHere they are, two new videos as promised!
Operation Varsity - Perfectly Planned but Completely Unnecessary?
In the first video, I give an overview of Operation Varsity. I talk about how previous experience in airborne operations was taken on board to improve this attack, what actually happened as the Allied transporters reached the drop zone, and how the casualties in the end set of a debate whether this operation was actually required. Yes, I packed all of that into one sentence - my German side is showing.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/L0tu4WiG34U
(Public release: 28th July 2022)
In Defense of a Deathtrap: C-46 Commando
After that, why not treat yourself to some more controversy?! The C-46 Commando was pushed into Operation Varsity with high hopes, only to suffer horrendous casualties. I talk a little bit more about the plane, its flaws but also why it was so integral to the planning!
Watch it here: https://youtu.be/tOL9efdOJEM
(Public release: TBC)
Hope you enjoy! Looking forward to your feedback,
Chris
Comments
Ah I misunderstood. Thank you very much for sharing them, word of mouth like that is incredibly helpful!
Military Aviation History
2022-08-02 07:10:28 +0000 UTCActually Chrisrppph, it was my friend's dad, as i said. I post pretty well all of your videos on my Facebook page and get positive response to them. Keep up the good work
2022-08-01 15:14:01 +0000 UTCI wonder if the limitations to the range of the C-46 (compared to C-47) were part of the reason for that. Self-sealing fuel tanks usually cut into volume, thus decreasing capacity
Military Aviation History
2022-07-30 17:30:40 +0000 UTCHey David, thanks for letting me know about your dad's experience:)
Military Aviation History
2022-07-30 17:29:18 +0000 UTCThe final useless act in the military’s fascination with airborne assaults. Airborne never fulfilled its alluring promise of lightning strikes behind enemy lines.
Dan L.
2022-07-30 01:05:25 +0000 UTC
