Hi all, I am looking for info on Essex Home Guard units, particularly 20th (Hornchurch) and 4th (Romford) Bns in relation to a London Borough of...
Hi all, The book is a bit different to the film - no surprise there. Author Alan White was a genuine WW2 Commando, not a para, though doubtless...
mglm.... Just saw your posted clip thanks, unmistakable Spiel/Hanks style - looks great but some of the CGI looks is a bit too 'clean' if you know...
Jaeger, I'm with you on that. I would love to see a Brit/Aus/Canadian unit or operation given the Spielberg/Hanks treatment. There are so many to...
Hi all, Not sure if anyone will see this, last post seems a good while ago. Sorry Sniper but some of your LCT info is incorrect. I have done some...
Hi Milford Lass, and welcome, I am new here myself but it would help with research if you could provide some info on your Uncles eg Unit, Rank,...
Hi all, Many thanks for the warm welcome, I think I will enjoy my time here! Forgot to say in my first post I am researching Tank Landing Craft,...
Hi all, I am frankly overwhelmed by the volume and technichality of the various arguments put up in this forum. The usual tank compromises of...
KDRX, WW1 aircraft for remake of The Dambusters? A typo I hope. I do hope that the money spent on this film will be well spent and do justice to...
Martin, Forgot to ask, why the quote from 'The Dambusters' as your quote? I love it, and the film, but why did you pick it? Mike
Thanks Martin, Hope you find something useful there. You appear to be something of a legend on this site - keep popping up everywhere and bear a...
Hi Bonnie, I am a newbie myself, joined yesterday. The members seem friendly but you may have to be a bit careful with some posts, there's a lot...
for me, in no particular order, Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers, all of it - thanks Spielberg. Das Boot - gritty realism. 633 Squadron - the...
Hi, A few I can think of off the top of my head: Brit Richard Todd (Ox & Bucks LI - D-Day) also appeared in 'The Longest Day' as a member of his...
My guess, Colditz Mike
Von Poop, Just joined today and found in this thread Wittman's documents. Used to have a cottage in Les Moulinets (SW of Sermentot on the map)....
Hi all, My first post so bear with me! Found a thread here a while ago about this film but can't find it now. I bought Alan White's book donkey's...
Hi all, To introduce myself I am Mike Long from Essex, England. I am 47 and have never been a member of the armed forces but sometimes think I...
