The eye-witness account of a rank-and-file anti-tank bombadier of the defence of Dunkirk against the Nazi advance during the evacuation, and his eventual capture.
Our on-line shop specialises in clothing and giftware emblazoned with paratrooper and Special Forces designs with an emphasis on Australian paratroopers & Special Forces. We also cater for other elite forces including commemorating the 1st and 6th British Airborne Divisions. Our designs are original, unique and are included on the full range of our Cafepress products. Design is our speciality and we take special requests.
The site features my father's time in the Royal Navy in the 1950's which contains many unique pictures of his time on HMS Gambia and HMS Warrior. The site also contains some amusing stories of my time in the Royal Artillery as well as more serious notes on the M & K classes of submarines and other miscellany.
All the pageantry and spectacle of the annual Queen's Birthday Parade, held on Horse Guards Parade in London in June each year. Details of other British military ceremonial events are also covered.
A record of the Auxiliary Units 1940 - 44, Britain's secret resistance organisation which was formed to fight behind the lines in the event of a Nazi invasion.
The site is dedicated to those who served in a Civil Defence role in World War 2 and covers Air Raid Precautions and Civil Defence; the Home Guard; the Auxiliary and National Fire Service and the role of civilians during and after the Blitz.
This site details the organization of the United States Navy and Royal Navy at Various points in their history. Additional information is provided as source material allows.
