British Army Handbook 1939-1945 George Forty Steve W.
Hello, Dan Welcome to the Forum. 7th Parachute Battalion was raised from 10th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry. The Battalion reinforced the Ox...
OK, as promised. A great source, which will give you an excellent overview, is Dr John C Warren's Airborne Operations in World War II European...
Phil Welcome! I believe this is your grandfather's Enlistment Record. I'll write more later about the glider troops in Normandy. Steve W.
I have both versions on video. Steve W.
Can you show the actual photos, please? Steve W.
The cab rank system, controlled by Forward Visual Control Posts (FVCPs) was used to great effect by both the 6th and 17th Airborne Divisions in Op...
Kate Beckinsale. Her sister, Samantha, hasn't had the same starry career. They come from good acting stock. Their Dad, Richard, played Lennie...
Correct. My father-in-law (a RAF Flt Lt) was a cab rank controller for XXX Corps on the road to Arnhem. Steve W.
OK. Can you make out the surname on the photo? As many letters as you can get will help. Steve W.
Martin, That was my thought about the name. Need more info from raydenkarate about where they obtained the photo, but I'm wondering if he's Czech...
Two more - Rachel Weisz and Clive Owen. Steve W.
Definitely British uniform. Staff Officer tabs. Can't make out the name, yet. Where did you get the photo? Steve W.
IMO, after Kennedy, who was only just getting into his stride at the time of his assassination, Josiah Bartlett is the best post-War president the...
Britain = England, Wales, Scotland and N Ireland - though not all citizens of those countries may agree!!! Lots of older actors have been listed....
Maggie Thatcher: "We are a Grandmother." :confused: Steve W.
It's WWII. ACI 1236 (16 Sept 1944) was the official document that was the result of a complete review of trademen's badges. Steve W.
The Trade Grade (5) is for 'B' Trades. Here're a few examples: Dental Mechanic Masseur Modeller (camouflage) Quarryman Watchmaker Steve W.
The article says that some American soldiers used the suppressed version in Vietnam. Steve W.
In all my Airborne research I've never seen reference to this, so provenance would be useful. Steve W.
