I recently stumbled on two accounts from Flemish refugees that were caught in the turmoil during the final stages of Operation Dynamo. Those...
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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...
Hello, an entry in the war diary of a medical unit (11 Lt. Field Ambulance) pointed me to the fact that the 5th Royal Berkshire Regiment was...
Was the STG 44/ MP44 used by the Germans during Operation Market Garden/Battle of Arnhem/Oosterbeek? Thank you! Scott
Award Military Cross Captain John Jaspers Selwyn, No. 3 Commando (Dieppe) He distinguished himself throughout the day by his coolness and...
To start to supplement the wish to reflect properly the 1st Army's outstanding contribution to victory in North Africa, I add some photos here...
Sir David Butler, pioneering election analyst, dies aged 98 In 1942, he arrived at New College, Oxford. He joined the Conservative, Labour and...
I've been researching Operation Jubilee/Dieppe Raid for some time and have been trying to identify the RN casualties suffered during the day....
Yesterday was the 80th anniversary of the start of Operation TORCH and the British landings at Algiers that morning by 11th Infantry Brigade of...
I am researching my fathers Naval record (just received) and have found out that he was on 7050 from April '44 to July '45. My father never said...
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