Reading Brigadier James Hargest's book "Farewell Compo 12" I was surprised that having reached Switzerland he then had to be smuggled across Vichy...
I am hoping to get help with some information regarding Lt.Col. George Hew Fanshawe, who was O.C. The Queen’s Bays, from 2 November 1939 until 7...
I'm new to this so all help (and patience) appreciated! My grandfather was L/cpl Alexander Wilson 293226, of Clydebank, Glasgow. Recruited into...
Hello All I am beginning research for a documentary film project based on my father's - Donald KENNEDY (27194 Private) - experiences. I am not...
This pretty small village Altdorf close to Schaffhausen was attacked by a single RAF Mosquito night fighter on February 28, 1945 at around 8:45pm....
This is not meant to raise temperatures, or "strong views" (so I'm sure it won't), just general intrigue and interest as I've got to say it's been...
Whilst Switzerland remained neutral throughout WW2, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Romania allied themselves to Germany - although all three flew Bf109s...
I believe I found my father's POW dog tag and just wanted to confirm that it is a dog tag.
I have only just found this site yesterday, am finding it fascinating. I am in the process of researching information about my uncle, Pte...
James Douglas Burton (Pvte) 943497 of the 67th Medium Artillery regiment. Still alive and kicking aged 94. Captured 21st June 1941 (he...
Army Number: 2719242 Rank: Guardsman Name: Gordon Arthur STAINROD Unit: Irish Guards attached Special Boat Service Theatre: POW Number: Date of...
I've just put online a catalogue I compiled a few years back of clandestine propaganda produced by the Office of War Information and the Office of...
During research into the crash of an aircraft in 1940, it appears that it had flown across Switzerland en-route to a target in southern Germany....
Hi all I was looking at The Encyclopedia of Aircraft of WWII edited by Paul Eden and it says that Switzerland purchased 12 109G-6s in May of...
Hi My sister and I have been trying to piece together a booklet on our dad's war history. He was in the Scots Guards in North Africa and then...
Looks like Waterloo Station to me, what do you think? MONS HEROES HOME FROM SWITZERLAND - British Pathé
The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details Name McInroy, Edward Duncan Rank: Corporal Service No: 555071 Regiment: 2...
VEVEY (ST. MARTIN'S) CEMETERY Country: Switzerland Locality: unspecified Location Information: Vevey is a town on the northern shore of...
Seeking to share information regarding ANZAC POWs in camp PG 106/1 Vercelli (or other). Of particular interest, those who escaped to Switzerland...
I dont know if this has been posted already, did a quick look with no joy and thought this may be the best place to post it if im wrong either way...
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