Shocking incident indeed. Very sad to see the old flag disrespected like this.

Outstanding, great photos!

And I would highly value any feedback.

I am much obliged, Forrest! I think I have only scraped the surface of an interesting topic.

Oh yes, the cast - heroes, villains and all the weirdoes, was magnificent.

Good call! A superb and hugely underrated series.

I look forward to listening, particularly to the seeming sidelining of Europe on this issue.

Always a very enjoyable podcast.

Interesting to hear. I have still to read his book on Dieppe.

Interesting

I’ve seen that before - at the opticians?

Magnificent photo, great find!

But how random is the scene with that flag? 🤣

Great to hear your interest. Sandwiched between Arnhem/The Bulge and the invasion of Germany, VERITABLE has been largely overlooked. But such a complex and hard operation. I’ve visited several times and cannot imagine fighting through the likes of the Reichswald or the Hochwald.

Absolutely, here is his group—very impressive DSO & Bar.

Ironically, I first came across him while researching a battlefield study of Op VERITABLE. His book 'Rhineland' is an excellent overview of this often overlooked, slogging campaign (during which he was CO RHLI).

Looks interesting - mutiny of the zombies?

Another interesting and informative episode, great work!

On a minor note, I always wondered why discussions on Canadian defence and security never bring in Australian experiences. Missed opportunity to compare/contrast with a country in remarkably similar situations (location excepted, ofc).

A good analysis of the organisation's problems. Particularly highlighting the part played by organisational and management cultures.

A superb historian of Canada’s past. Taken too soon.