My father drove a Bren Carrier in 56 Recce. A letter we have lists his squadron as "5". He served under MC Recipient Lt. John "Johnny" K Edwards,...
I found an old photo of my late grandfather in army uniform,from the badge on his uniform I, ve found it belonged to the 78th infantry(Battle axe)...
I am looking at a chap in 8 A&SH who were part of 36 Inf Bde, 78 Inf Div. He is 2989100 Pte Sydney Smith and he came from SE Northumberland. I...
Ive recently bought a book published just after the war and it has 8 maps which may be of interest to anyone interested in the 78th division or...
Hello everybody, I live in the Green (for green read politically Red) Heart of Italy - Umbria - and read an article in this morning's local...
Just noting that the 78th Division paraded together for the last time in Spittal, Austria on the morning of 6th July 1945. A few notes taken...
Hello I'm new to this forum, I have been interested in all things relating to the second world war for more than 40 years with particular focus...
I just spotted this 5 reel audio interview (total 2 1/2 hours) with Harry Corfield, who served with the Royal Irish (NOT the Inniskillings as...
Hi Does anyone know if there was an operation code name for the crossings? Cheers Perry
A motorbike displaying the emblem of 78 'Battleaxe' Division formed part of a procession of vintage army vehicles. It is the proud possession of...
The Ford at San Clemente, this area, including the town, was under constant enemy observation, so artifical smoke was utalised to cover daytime...
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