Brian, I've just remembered that it was the 8th Indian Division who's activities were questioned. I know the 10th was involved in the ME too but...
I really bmust get this book. Another positive review: Strategy in the second world war | Victory designed by committee | The Economist
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Obituary: Rutoo Mody | From the Guardian | The Guardian My grand-uncle, Major Rutoo Mody, has died aged 89. His death was first announced in...
I know that Burma, and Italy, are often referred to as the forgotten fronts but the ME must surely take that dubious honour. I once read where the...
Sounds very interesting Nana. Have seen it on Amazon but always get distracted. I am still reading the RFC history I started a week or so ago.
I am to please ;)
Or by "frienly fire". George Preddy ws killed by US AA fire
Colonel William Gerard Leigh - Telegraph Colonel William Gerard Leigh, who has died aged 93, served in the Life Guards throughout the Second...
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article4862708.ece Mike Lowry was a lean, tough and imaginative infantry commander, as...
And it has never been mentioned as a serious reason for Hitler's plans - namely supporting Italy, cutting off the Canal and linking with the armies...
As for RAF Hendon, it would probably be better to search for Hendon Aerodome as a search term. The following book (which seems to be relatively...
Nice picture of Bing Crosby singing at the canteen http://history.sandiego.edu/gen/st/~ksoroka/crosbybig.JPG and PeoplePlay UK - Programme...
Hi Lorna welcome to Chat seems the Canteen was a popular place for service personnel, and some famous names, including Glen Miller played there. I...
Seems there was a little production in Egypt before the war: Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation -- Company History
Talk about rewriting history. Oil wasn't discovered in the North African countries until the late 1950s/early 60s. One wonders, though, whether...
Aaaarrrrggghhh Dambuster's dog gets new name for film remake
Dear god, I know Cherie has come out with some tosh in her time but this really takes the biscuit! Cherie Blair: Tony's right up there with great...
What is additionally impressive is that almost all his claims and shares were agaianst 109s and 190s - in his "lowly" Spit II or Vb. And he...
A Nord 2501 (Hercules powered Noratlas) F-AZVM is still flying: Photos: Nord N-2501 Noratlas Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
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