Welcome Ron. There is indeed an awful lot to read there ! I see after a quick scan of it all that you were inspired to write poetry in Sicily....
[IMG] Well said and a great post. Do you also have the audio from the radio broadcast to share ?
I have seen the documentary but never heard the song ! So, for any others in the same boat as me [groan], here it is ! KecIdlEAKhU Great song,...
In the news: [IMG] [supersize picture] BBC NEWS | England | Somerset | Experts detonate WWII beach mine Comment from one news site : The bay...
[IMG] This amazing woman came from a fighting family. A relative of hers in a 14th century battle had both legs severed at the shins, so he...
Aye welcome friend :thumb:
This song was written by Hamish Henderson of the 51st Highlanders, the man who formally accepted the the Axis' surrender of Italy from Marshal...
That photo always reminds me of Ira Hayes and the song by Peter LaFarge, The Ballad of Ira Hayes. Ira said: [IMG] From The Ballad of Ira Hayes
Wow, two great stories there skilfully told and resolved perfectly:thumb: Welcome to the forums, that is a top class read ! Hmmm I wonder if......
We were waiting for you to get us started. :wink: Anyway here's one for the defence of Stalingrad... [IMG]
Good question Joe I've been wondering the same thing, and the same reason Niven got goose pimples I guess... :wtf:
Yes, very interesting Zoya. The painting and the photos also hit hard. Welcome to the forums and thanks for sharing :thumb:
Another great Typhoon video here, all screaming Napiers and wing-cam footage of rocket attacks: Iffnw_rbB1Q
Excellent video there Spit. It's such a pity that none still fly.:sad:
Lol no it takes place during wartime in southern England, click on the link ! (in red) :ehm: :lol:
I thought the cold war was clearly fought as a real war between 'east' and 'west' almost every time. The only difference from the other two world...
Got to admit The Sound of Music and E.T. are two of the biggest films I have never watched. :red:
Some rare ones there I will check them out. :thumb: For human perspective in spades on the war from the British angle this is also a gem: A...
Welcome to the Forums Larry and a doff of the cap to your dad. I'm sure we would all have been among those gathering around him that day.
In the news today, the wreck of HMS Hunter is found.
