Operation Bluecoat: the British breakout in Normandy. Sidney Bates was awarded the Victoria cross

[@WalkingDday]

Didn't put any "Like" "subscribe" "comment" reminders in the video. Don't hesitate.

[@CharlesLeigh-Smith-lm1yz]

New viewer to this channel in May 2024 - as D-Day approaches - I very much like this video which is clearly well researched. With sound effects photo inserts and simulated effects gives viewing a punch. Congratulations on this epic video. I ‘d love to view more.

[@RalphBrooker-gn9iv]

Agreed. What I like about this presentation is that it zooms in to detailed tactical details including individual contacts (names of units, officers, NCO, Toms) and even civilian participation, then zooms out for the strategic overview. I’m ex-Royal Hampshire. The Hampshires comprised a good part of 43rd Wessex.

[@californiadreamin8423]

In 2014 I made two trips to Normandy from Paris. The first by motorbike, was via the excellent museum at Mt Ormel, then the road of death, before turning north to Falaise , ending up camping at Arromanches. The following day I discovered Crepon , the memorial to the Green Howards and Stanley Hollis. In pouring rain , the cyclist who guided me there, turned out to be the Mayor. I mentioned that my Dad was in the 50th Div in 1940, ( 4 years later he was at Anzio ) and when i returned to Paris I found an email invitation to a service of remembrance the following week. This time , by car, I followed essentially the same route but when I reached the Falaise road, I headed for Villers Bocage, before turning for Bayeaux. I was gobsmacked at how difficult this route must have been to fight through. The part played by the Canadian and British troops during this part of the campaign is underestimated I think. I was very impressed by the respect of the local people who attended the service at Crepon.

[@WalkingDday]

Thanks for the feed back of your visit. I often meet helpful people while I’m out filming.

[@kerrydennison7947]

I truly enjoy your longer videos it is like that I am part of a group that you are guiding across the European landscape. Very well done ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@steeltown1001]

Nice footage to illustrate the used armour and weapons 👌🏼

[@jamieblair6511]

There’s a great wee military museum in St.martin de bessace .It details the main conflict around that area and the discovery of “bull bridge” which significantly helped in the breakout south and east through Normandy.Well worth a visit if your in the area.

[@WalkingDday]

Yes, it’s a good museum.

[@jamieblair6511]

Really enjoying your in depth coverage of the Normandy campaign.My father sgt.Jimmy Blair served with the Glasgow Highlanders during that conflict.

[@maxytravis]

very good, a few more places to visit close to where we live. looking forward to the next video

[@francisjohnification]

Great work and I really appreciate your maps as it gives me new areas for exploring , when I finally can get back to visit France. Happy New Year Colin. All the best for 2022. 👍

[@philipryan25]

Thank you 👍

[@andhelm7097]

Very interesting.Thank you

[@markdraskovics1962]

HEY, COLIN Hope you And the family have Enjoyed the Holiday Season and I really Do Appreciate and have Thoroughly enjoyed this year's videos (2021) And can't wait for the next year's videos (2022) Wich I know will be as good or Better then this seasons videos OK Take care stay safe and will see you on the next video projects

[@sandypatience]

lovely, lovely video - but your voice is often drowned out by background noise and music (why?).

[@WalkingDday]

I did make the music a bit too strong.

[@bookaufman9643]

I'm trying but this is very difficult to follow.😊