Initially this 2nd post about Operation Torch and the Tunisian campaign was going to be about the sinking of HMS Karanja a Landing Ship Infantry...
This book by George Ward Price, controversial journalist before and during the war was published in 1944, it was found yesterday whilst...
To start to supplement the wish to reflect properly the 1st Army's outstanding contribution to victory in North Africa, I add some photos here...
Yesterday was the 80th anniversary of the start of Operation TORCH and the British landings at Algiers that morning by 11th Infantry Brigade of...
My idea is to use this thread to commemorate the anniversary of events associated with Operation Torch, as each event date reaches "80 years"...
With the 80th anniversary coming up, I'm trying to pull together a page about beach reconnaissance ahead of this. A document in the IWM archives...
Hey all! Came across this forum when I began researching my Great Grandfather's service record. I have grown up hearing stories of this...
Award Distinguished Service Order Lt-Col. J.D. Frost, 2nd Parachute Battalion For conspicuous gallantry and leadership in a most hazardous...
Having listened to Phil McCarty's talk yesterday on The Bartholomew Report, the British Army review of the war in France, he referred to a few...
Award Military Cross Captain. Paul Lieven, Royal Canadian Artillery Fortress attached No. 6 Commando On 8th November 1942 during the attack on...
This ship was a fast civilian passenger ship from New Zealand, crossing the Tasman Sea and became a WW2 troopship. Thanks to a pointer to a BCHM...
Hello All! My name is Oscar Scafidi and I am currently writing the Bradt Travel Guide to Tunisia (1st Edition). When published in early 2022, it...
Hi all, I have seen quite a lot of posts on here about 10th Rifle Brigade and I was wondering if anyone had any information on A Company's...
Remembered Letchworth Hertfordshire 324298 Lieutenant SHANE BRENDAN KEARNEY, Mentioned in Despatches, 7th Bn., Parachute Regiment, A.A.C. who...
I've been looking through my great uncle's service record to write up his WWII experiences. I spotted that the date of his arrival in North Africa...
Personal Number: 233300 Rank: Second Lieutenant Name: J C C PAGNAM, MiD Unit: 2 Special Boat Section London Gazette : 27 April 1944...
Army Number: 6482237 Rank: Corporal Name: Ronald William LOASBY, MiD Unit: 2 Special Boat Section London Gazette : 11 April 1946...
Army Number: 2621940 Rank: Corporal Name: Ronald SIDLOW, MiD* Unit: 2 Special Boat Section London Gazette : 27 April 1944...
Army Number: 14241643 Rank: Corporal Name: H WRIGHT, MiD Unit: 2 Special Boat Section London Gazette : 27 April 1944...
Army Number: 3972208 Rank: Corporal Name: L BATES, MiD Unit: Welch Regiment attached Special Boat Section London Gazette : 27 April 1944...
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