My idea is to use this thread to commemorate the anniversary of events associated with Operation Torch, as each event date reaches "80 years"...
Remembering all of the good men who were lost at Arnhem over this week and next in September 1944. The annual service is being held at the...
This year's commemoration is due to take place on Thursday 24th March 2022 at Marks Hall, Essex. Details can be found here: Operation Varsity |...
Today is the 80th Anniversary of the Fall of Singapore 15 Feb 42. [MEDIA] Tim
Pictures from Ranville today
[ATTACH] On June 4th, 1974, "The Longest Day" premiered on German Public TV. At the time I was 11 years old and very eager to watch it. As it is...
This Monday marks the 79th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. The following survivor's account is from my book, Always Remember - World War II Through...
From the local Newspaper "De Gelderlander": Roads to well-known Airborne memorial sites will be closed to all traffic on Saturday or Sunday. The...
Today 11 years ago, the German parliament voted with 100% to cancel all convictions for enemy preferred treatment. Stefan.
From 5th Camerons war diary, Official announcement of Italian surrender "The Semi-Finals of the Brigade Football competition had now been reached...
Thank you Adam for the VJ75 on the forum heading. Royal Family to lead tributes marking VJ Day 75. Lesley
D.Day. One of the biggest events that changed the World. Many of us on this forum had relatives involved. Many of us have been to Normandy...
A friend has just sent me a reminder regarding the 75th anniversary of the end of hostilities in Europe. I have entered my name as being one of...
Please spread the word !! Victory in Europe A special programme of events marking VE 75 will take place over the Early May Bank Holiday 2020 in...
On this day 30th Sept 1938,. On his return from Germany, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain told a crowd at Heston Airport, Middiessex, "...
Just remembering what started 80 years ago today. Maybe use this thread as each 80th anniversary comes around.
On August 6 1945, the citiy of Hiroshima were destroyed by the first atomic bombs used in warfare. Following are from Wikipedia; At the time of...
Thousands of servicemen were held as Far East prisoners of war from 1941-1945, caught up in a conflict that endured long after the celebrations...
Hi, I have just been sent this programme of events for Operation Goodwood taking place in a couple of weeks. if you happen to be out there at the...
Looking ahead for anyone travelling/ following the Veterans of the upcoming event ' The 75th Anniversary of the Normandy landings June 6th 1944'...
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