Fontenay-le-Pesnel I have some threads associated with things near this, but not Fontenay exclusively so work in progress for some events and...
Hi all, This will most probably take a fair while, but it's a "long term goal" as I’ve been looking into it (with renewed effort) for almost a...
Hi all, I have this account by my grandfather (written years after the war) of an accidental "stumble" into Monty's HQ. By context I assume that...
Rescuing a C squadron 24th Lancers tank in no-man’s-land Normandy June 1944 I have the following account by my granddad (Tank commander in the...
Possibly a rather wild shot in the dark, but I have this account of my grandfather's, 2nd tank 1st troop "C" squadron 24th Lancers on the Normandy...
For future reference: The Book "None Had Lances" includes a full Roll of Honour of the 24th Lancers - including those who died whilst serving...
I have this hazy account scripted post war from recollections by my granddad, he was the tank commander of the second tank of the 1st troop of C...
Hi all, There's a very brief entry in the 24th Lancers war diary: on "18/5/1944 - Assault party moved to camp C13 Hursley" And this matches with...
A scan of quite a small pic I assume was taken sometime in the 1930's of a light WW1 whippet type tank with my gd in front. Grandad's Whippet2 by...
Sorry to be a bit terrifically vague but would anyone happen to know if they can glean much from this pic? Tankies from uniform by Ramiles posted...
Hi all, A place for some info and association on the topic of the village of Bazenville (a few miles inland from Gold Beach) in Normandy during...
Hi all, I'm trying now to get more of a handle on 24th L events in July 1944. The WD for this month seems to be particularly slight on firm...
The Battle for Tilly-sur-Seulles Hi all, Currently looking for best links for and info on events surrounding this fascinating topic. There are...
Hello, I am new to this forum and hoping to learn more information about the World War 2 service of my grandfather, who passed away in 1975. I...
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