My Uncle was involved in Operation Crusader in the Western Desert and was in the 2nd Echelon, which I believe, but would like to know for sure,...
In 2025 we commemorate 80 years of liberation of the Netherlands, marking the end of 5 years of war in the Netherlands (1940-1945). For this...
During investigations into photographs of Operation Varsity discussed further in this thread: Some new Varsity images? film footage by Lt. R.B....
When entering "Wesel" and "1945" I found these on the Bridgeman Images website - they are new to me......
This month we see the 80th anniversary of the final battles to capture Tunis and defeat the Axis forces in Tunisia and specifically of the...
Award Distinguished Service Order Major-General Thomas Gordon Rennie, 5th Bn Black Watch(18139) On 26th October after the 5th Black Watch had...
Personal Number: 39928 Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel Name: Douglas Robert Beaumont KAYE, DSO*, MiD Unit: 10th Royal Hussars London Gazette : 30...
I recently stumbled on two accounts from Flemish refugees that were caught in the turmoil during the final stages of Operation Dynamo. Those...
Rauray Work in Progress ;-) [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I am undertaking research on the RN Beach Head Commandos that were based (briefly) in Hythe (Southampton Water), Hampshire before embarking for...
Following research into a DLI Soldier who was awarded a Certificate from the Norwegians for the Liberation of Norway on 8th May 1945 and after...
I am trying to locate the crossing point of the Rhine by the 15th Scottish at Xanten. Does anyone know where it is please? I have attached a...
Hi all, After Goch fell 53rd Division was given the task of capturing Weeze. Reading about this, to my surprise I realized that even at this late...
I am trying to find out as much as I can about the 1944 movements of Capt GUY HENLEY DODGSON (picture attached), who served with 2 Field Company...
Operation Cornflakes Operation Cornflakes - Wikipedia Nb - there is currently a tag - "operatioms"
Hi all, I am wondering if any of you can help. I'm researching the above named officer as he has an extremely interesting career during World...
Personal Number: 53746 Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel Name: Robert Brian JAMES, DSO**, MiD Unit: Essex Regiment ; Cdg. 5 East Yorkshire Regiment...
Searching for additional information about Sapper J. Cook captured during Operation Market Garden 25.9.1944, held in Stalag XIIA.
From a BP email:Though often forgotten about today, the Operation Torch landings were a pivotal event which led to the first battles between...
Was the STG 44/ MP44 used by the Germans during Operation Market Garden/Battle of Arnhem/Oosterbeek? Thank you! Scott
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