Whizzbangs and Woodbines is dedicated to the memory of those who served during the First and Second World Wars. Special focus is given to the Ypres Salient and the Western Front.
UPDATED-1 Aug--History of the USAAF in WW2. Site includes information published by the Air Force Historical Office, USAAF Medal of Honor recipients, Bombing Surveys, Combat Chronology and Recommended Reading.
More than 50 amazing war pictures, made by Frank Hurley. In 1917 James Francis Hurley (1885-1962) became the first offical photographer to the Australian Imperial Forces. When he arrived at the Western Front his rank was honorary captain, but the troops, seeing how he took risks to get his pictures, dubbed him “the mad photographer”.
The role that Devon county in South West England played during WW2. Detailed information about the coastal batteries, memorials and other relevant sites - lots of photographed documentation.
A tribute site to my Greatgrand-father who served in the Merchant Navy during WW1. Also i have been able to add details and histroy of the ship he served aboard.
Personal website containing pictures, information, books, video, dvd relating to the 1st and 2nd world war. Battlefield tour information and other links. Pictures and sites for historians, amateur historians and tourist information. New and secondhand booksearch facilities.