Such a solemn list of names. If you didn't know what the list of names meant it would mean nothing. How sad and such a waste of unarmed innocent men.
I also believe Hitler wanted this more than anyone else. It was his intention as early as 1933 (If not even earlier) to be the Conqueror of Europe.
One of the worst atrocities of ww2. :realmad:
Not as much love but interest. History gets better the more you understand. :der:
Thanks guys, i still find it hard to understand top Generals believing the bombings on Normandy were as you say Brian, diversionary tactics. :ehm:
Welcome gunda, enjoy your stay. Would love to hear about your Grandfathers war day, :thumb:
67 Years on and still we have housing shortage. :botman:
Didn't realise that this was paid off, what was the actual figure that was lent, and how much was paid back? Bet it was substantial. :cry:
Yeah, been in the Arcade myself. Nice acquisition Jim. :thumb:
Great read Jim, 40 years before he began to share this story. The man's head must have been in turmoil. Its hard to put yourself in this position,...
Looking back on the history of ww2, it was a great ploy by the Allies not using Calais as the landings. Had they landed here they had less chances...
I bet those poor gilrs were not left to live, how sad! :realmad:
lol, the mouse must have been over used :lol:
Nice thread Jim, i visited this place with my family back in 2004 tracing the footsteps of my Uncle who took part in taking this battery, it is...
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Some very good recommendations here Sir! :thumb:
Thank you for your view Brian, conspiracy theories are very hard to confirm, also very easy to believe! Thou they do make the mind boggle. "Tora,...
Did these mini subs carry torpedo's Jim?
Welcome aboard History-buff1944 look forward to your input. :thumb:
Reading extracts from Mr Guy's book is very much eye opening. The one regarding the smell of the Germans was very interesting Jim, i also hope you...