http://www.far-eastern-heroes.org.uk/alberts_war/html/18th_division.htm The units of the Division are on the link. A very unlucky group of men....
This division orginally bound for the North African desert was diverted to Singapore when Japan entered the war. One brigade (53rd) was sent on ahead...
The US had the the dockyard capacity to be able to repair ships quickly. But just as importantly they also had the organisation and logistics skills...
True, however, 7th Armoured Division was the exception! The Cromwell was the Main Battle Tank of this Division, all the regiments had this vehicle,...
The whole point of the Battle of Britain was for the Luftwaffe to gain air mastery over southern England so that they (the Luftwaffe) could then...
Australia fielded 4 infantry divisions which was their main army strength. 6th 7th & 9th Divisions were sent to the Middle East. 8th Australian...
Dachau was the very first conentration camp. Located near Munich, approx 15,000 prisoners died in the last year of the war
Indeed, the German "Final Solution" was to deal with the "Jewish problem" Many others perished in the camps, but the death camps were created to kill...
http://www.tankmuseum.org/ixbin/indexplus?record=ART3798&_IXMENU_=news_and_events The link takes you the Bovington Tank Museum response to this...
[ATTACH] The Tornado F3 is one of the most mis-understood aircraft of the late 20th century. It was built for a single role, and in that role was...
Since when did the RAF fly MIG's?
The Tank Museum at Bovington has distanced itself from this book. Doug Lidderdale had no part in the capture of Tiger 131, and was not Churchill's...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Photo's show a Sherman using a Churchill ramp, and a Churchill AVRE (Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers) with a fascine...
In the UK, we now have women pilots, women have served on ships for a number of years, and are soon to be allowed to serve on Submarines. In the...
Photo's show the special tanks developed for the Normandy landings. The DD sherman is seen without it's "skirt" which shows that it is a fully...
Strange that the UK knew about Pearl Harbor but never knew about the Japanese attack plans for Malaya? I agree, utter rubbish. Could Pearl Harbor...
My father served in India in 1945 (infantry) but the war ended before he could see action. Had the A bombs not been dropped then he would likely have...
American logistics and organisational skills most demonstrate it's excellence in WWII, The "can do" attitude was also inspirational.
http://www.2spi.com/catalog/chem/depleted-uranium-products.html The above link should answer your questions. Note that DU is actually used to...
I too like a bridge too far. The only annoying part is the where the British armour after crossing the Nijmagen bridge stops to "make tea"! The truth...
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