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Tiger vs Sherman: Tank Action at Rauray

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Hidden Histories of WWII

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Tiger vs Sherman: Tank Action at Rauray

Season 1 · Episode 1 · Apr 1, 2024

Rauray, Normandy, 1944: the commander of the British Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry, John Semken, was turning his Sherman tank into Rue Mathieu, just as a German Tiger tank turned the corner at the far end. Only 110 metres separated them. Incredibly, the monstrous Tiger was knocked out by John Semken’s Sherman. James Holland and his expert companion, Stephen Prince, reveal why this was not just an extraordinary encounter between competing armour, but provided clues as to why the Allies were winning. In comparing Tigers vs Shermans, we are vastly restricting our ability to analyse the events that took place – and their wider meaning. The pair also seek local insight from historian and battlefield guide, Paul Woodadge.

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Hidden Histories of WWII

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Tiger vs Sherman: Tank Action at Rauray

Season 1 · Episode 1 · Apr 1, 2024

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