Hi all, visited the National Archives last week for some final research on my book about my Grandfather but ended up hitting a head scratcher. We...
Hi all, I'm looking for some help in regards to understanding my grandad's war history - and would also love to find info on any soldiers that...
Hi, I’m looking for info re my GG, I know he was in the unit: ‘R.A.C 4.T.S.B.D’ and at some point was a tank driver for the desert rats in...
Inspired by this thread, I put this together. How ‘Imperial’ was Eighth Army in 1941? Interested in comments and observations. All the best...
There is apparently a new Czech made film about the siege of Tobruk in post production as I type! Due for release in September. I hope we get to...
Dear all It gives me great pleasure to announce that my article on the tank battle between 4th Armoured Brigade and KG Stephan on 19 November...
With the green light from a Forum moderator here's a synopsis of a book just published. "My Wartime Wanderings" by Kenneth L Phillips, 6969044, B...
Looking to find more information on my Grandad Stanley Coleman who met my Nana after presenting her the personal items from her Uncles death Ted...
Hello. I'm searching for information about albert cockburn angus he was k.i.a on 26 january 1945 and his last resting place is in Sittard on the...
Hi all, Newbie here so bare with me. History isn't generally my strong point so bare with me on that too! I'm going to try and look into my...
Composition, execution, the true cost, the thin red line in the sand. Gordon Horner's words and artwork speak for themselves. Always remember,...
I've just come from the User Introductions and I'm looking for more info about my dads War. I have his Release Book and his Service and Pay Book...
In case it's of interest, I have just published the edited diaries of my grandfather's diaries from WW2. It's called "Churchill's Colonel: The War...
Hello My grandfather served in the British Artillery (53rd (Bolton) Field Regiment. He took part in the opening artillery barrage at El Alamein....
Illustrated London News 02 February 1946 [ATTACH]
Hi, My Grandfather Clifford Ernest Spilman was in the 7th Hussars A Squadron, he was sent to Egypt in September 1935 and captured at Sidi Rezegh...
Hi guys! I'm interested in knowing what was the strength of british armoured forces in Egypt (1st, and 6th RTRs; 7th and 8th Hussars) in summer...
Hello all, I'm trying to piece together my late Grandfathers military history and am a little confused over a few things. I believe he enlisted...
Hello, I have bought this Italian flag a while ago, which is supposed to have been brought back as a souvenir from North Africa by a Desert Rats...
[IMG]I was wondering if anyone can help. I am investigatig a story concerning the death of soldiers (not sure if it is two or three dead) who died...
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