No probs Stevin, I was just talking to Colonel David Wood (pegasus bridge) and he said a similar thing, they are fading fast. Im so glad ive had...
Anyone familiar with British airborne ops in Africa and Normandy will be well aware of James Speedy Hill. He was an amazing man and all who served...
Hi folks, for my wifes charity walk she is doing this year I thought I would help by auctioning a book that is signed by some veterans I know,...
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Just to say that the British did use bulldozers, ask Brian Guy (Sapper) Any British members, a visit to Bovington tank museum is a great day out,...
Hang my head in shame, a great book to read especially if you are interested in Hill 112 and Churchills, is 'Tank Tracks: 9th Battalion Royal Tank...
RIP Mr Shaw Also a couple of months ago, Graham 'Bluey' Scopes died, he was in 'A' Company of 2nd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment. I had the...
HI Val, Gordon beat me to it Andy
I remember reading Brian about the fighting going on around Lebisey Wood, I think the KOSB were dug in and the RUR were attacking, the RUR came...
Theres more importance to Hill 112 than it just being a low angled hump. Ive been there myself and although its hardly noticable as being a hill...
Got my vote andy
Looks good info on this site about Tigers http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/tigers.htm The Sherman, known as the Tommy cooker or ronson. Not many...
I feel that way Brian and im only 34 :confused: Andy
Hi William, thats just standard para wings, it does not signify 6th or 1st airborne divs im afraid, could be either. Would need some more info to...
I would like to meet my great uncle who was aboard HMS Repulse when she was sunk, he was later killed during the evac of Singapore. I would love...
Sad news today, Wally Parr of Pegasus bridge fame lost his battle against cancer. He had been living in France for many years and was in hospital...
Thought I would post a few pictures of Brian that ive taken over the last couple of years [img] [img] Brian at Stings house [img]...
My Dutch friend has been to the Polar bear memorial at Utrecht, he also went to a reunion for them at the old fortress (Fort De Bilt) at the edge...
Patton for me, a one trick pony. Andy
They went through some hellish fighting in Normandy and Holland, the heavy fighting in Normandy gained them the nickname "butcher bears" by the...
