My fathers war 1939 - 1945

BU 3141. A Sherman tank of the Royal Scots Greys 7th Armoured Division crossing the Dortmund-Ems Canal 4 April 1945.

A fascinating look-back.

“Tropas británicas- LRDG, Norte de África.”

The LRDG and the SAS, the elite of all fighting units. From the harsh environment of the desert, on to Italy, then behind the lines in Europe, these elite units...

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D-day - British Forces during the Invasion of Normandy, 6 June 1944

The Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms will mark his famous speech with a reading of his famous words.

Mosquito aircraft in various stages of production at Hatfield. IWM

An RAF control room for one of the sector stations during the Battle of Britain. Without these control rooms to direct the squadrons the battle could easily have been lost.

THE BRITISH ARMY IN NORMANDY 1944

The Battle of Britain was one of the most important battles of World War II. Thanks to its success, the Allies were able to maintain a front in Western

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A reconnaissance patrol from 1st Suffolk Regiment return to the lines during operations to capture a castle on the banks of the Maas near Geijsteren, 1 December 1944.