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South of the Norman city of Caen, Verrieres Ridge was seen a key stepping-stone for the British Second Army if it was to break out of the Normandy bridgehead in late July 1944. Imposing in height and containing perfect terrain for armored operations, the Germans viewed it as the lynchpin to their defenses south of the city of Caen and east of the Orne river. Following the failure of British Operation Goodwood on 18-20 July and the containment of the Canadian Operation Atlantic, further Allied attacks to seize the ridge would have to defeat the strongest German armored formation in Normandy.

Host Douglas Arthur explores various fringe elements of popular culture, (as well as some not so fringey ones) with his faithful co-horts: The G.O.O.C.H. Squad. This rotating Gang Of Occassional Co-Hosts add their own wit and wisdom to such disparate topics as Night of The Living Dead, Lair of the White Worm, John Carpenter, The Residents, Traci Lords, and much more!