Award-winning British author and war correspondent Damien Lewis used salvaged British War archival material to create the thrilling narrative of...
[ATTACH] This photo comes from "Tip of the Spear" - a book on the 1st Canadian Para Bn in WW2. The caption says these soldiers are burying their...
On Ambleside St Mary's memorial and church memorial there is a Private TYSON, MARTINE EDWARD Service Number 7955160 Died 16/04/1945 Aged 22 2nd...
I wrote the following based on an account provided by a veteran called Jack Mount, unfortunately I now can't locate Jack's papers. My question is,...
Hello, this is a map showing German defenses on 15 March 1945 in Flueren near Wesel. For the upcoming operation Varsity on 24 March 1945 this area...
Gents and Ladies, Assistance F/O W J Wates RAF I hope you might be able to assist I am researching Flying Officer and RAF Glider pilot William...
This is a first hand account by the Skipper Arthur Lewis. It was posted on FB page "Fleetwoods Past by his Granddaughter and I have her permission...
It was a good move to have tags for People and Exercises. Has another one been considered for Operations? Such as Overlord,Market...
I have been conducting research into my wife's great grandfather, c). Richard joined the army in 1942 and after initial training with the General...
I recently found this kitbag in a house on the border of France and Belgium. It's a british may 1940 kitbag with service number and a flash on it....
Just come across some colour footage of Red Beret's at Kastrup airfield and Copenhagen in May 1945. I have said Red Berets as a selection of...
Operation Colossus was Britain’s first foray in to Airborne Warfare. By 1941, in a war most Italians never wanted in the first place her Armies...
SSM. Lawrence William "Buck" Turnbull (4343733) Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying) Operation Varsity On the 24th March 1945 during the airborne...
Is there anyone here you can help me please ? i would like to know if someone has war diaries of 11th armoured division during EPSOM and GOODWOOD...
Good Morning My father, Acting Sub Lt George Geoffery Page was 2IC on board LCT 602 during the Walcheren landings during October 1944. He joined...
Personal Number: 70647 Rank: Captain Name: John Leslie HISLOP, MC Unit: Royal Artillery attached SAS London Gazette : 21 August 1945...
Personal Number: 234907 Rank: Lieutenant Name: Anders Frederick Emil Victor Schau LASSEN, VC, MC* Unit: Special Boat Squadron London Gazette :...
Personal Number: 71081 Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel Name: Geoffrey Charles Tasker KEYES, MC, VC Unit: Royal Scots Greys (2nd Dragoons), 11 Commando...
Personal Number: 233300 Rank: Second Lieutenant Name: J C C PAGNAM, MiD Unit: 2 Special Boat Section London Gazette : 27 April 1944...
Army Number: 6482237 Rank: Corporal Name: Ronald William LOASBY, MiD Unit: 2 Special Boat Section London Gazette : 11 April 1946...
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