Blackadder is a satire, not military history. None of the people who made the show had a military background It is a lot of fun. The...
This isn't far off the twelve weeks training I received on my Young Officer's course in autumn 1979 and the follow up six weeks Gun Position...
The basic procedures for calling for fire are straight forward and can even be learned by infantrymen and tankies. When I was serving it was an...
These really good questions. I haven't seen much on the medical support for RAF Bomber bases. The USAAC may be better referenced. I dont think...
IRRC he wiped himself out on a lease lend motorcycle. I'd like to think ift was a Harley Davidson but probably not.
Several allied nations handed over medals to be awarded to British troops. Some British soldiers were awarded the Croix de Guerre for actions that...
If you like fictionalised accounts try Paul Carell Paul Carell (Author of Hitler Moves East 1941–1943) and for balance try anything by Vasily...
Radio communications was not something that anyone could just do - although the US PRC 356 was issued down to platoon level. But that was a dumbed...
The main issue may have been the under-rated asset of artillery communications. WW2 era wireless equipment needed loving care and maintaining...
John Ellis Brute Force view of the allies has been overtaken by more nuanced analysis. You could read Stephen Hart Colossal Cracks, or anything by...
A British infantry division with nine infantry battalions would have three artillery Regiments in Direct Support. Each Regiment of 24 x 25 pounder...
I am not sure that either I or the Regimental historian would agree with your very simplified description of British Artillery development....
The British entered WW2 with artillery superficially organised in a similar way to the US Artillery. Batteries, commanded by a major of 12 guns...
The Band sector was not to be attacked from the sea, but the area inland between the Orne and Dives was assaulted from the air to protect the...
The idea of all the rounds landing at the same time was developed during the Great War. However, communications were based on line, dispatch rider...
The Swordfish was also able to land on the decks of MAC carriers too shiort for many more modern aircraft . This extended its role as an Anti...
Dr Appleby has obviously managed to get some good PR for his research. The story of Shelford is not unusual. The Civil Wars 1639-51 - or wars of...
I was told that in WW1 all French Generals were officially two stars. Additional grades were appointments. A four star general commanding an army...
Try E R Hooton's Phoenix Triumphant Phoenix triumphant : the rise and rise of the Luftwaffe : Hooton, E. R : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming...
This is a similar idea to the Porpoises that were used on D Day by SP artillery to tow ammunition ashore. It sounds like one of the nuttier ideas...
