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Researching British Soldiers Who Served in the 1914-18 Great War

This article is brought to you by In the footsteps BATTLEFIELD TOURSAt In the footsteps BATTLEFIELD TOURS we occasionally receive enquiries about how to trace the records of British soldiers who served in the 1814-18 Great War. We do our best to help when such a request is made, but our resources are limited and we are conscious that our best is often very slow and not always that conclusive. To help those wishing to research records of British Soldiers who served in the 1914-18 Great War we thought that it would be useful if we put together some notes...

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PS3 Games?

Some or most of these are not released, I would like to know what you think of these, any/all other recommendations are welcome. Army of Two. BlackSite: Area51. Assassin’s Creed. Heavenly Sword. John Woo Presents: Stranglehold. Ninja Gaiden Sigma. Mafia 2. Resident Evil 5. The Darkness. Transformers: The Game. Grand Theft Auto IV. Armored Core 4. Soul Calibur IV. Tekken 6. Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII. Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII. Warhawk. Need for Speed: ProStreet. Burnout Paradise. Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights. MotorStorm. DiRT. Midnight Club: Los Angeles. MX Vs. ATV: Untamed. Need for Speed: Carbon. Stuntman:...

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If it hadn’t been for the cold, would the Germans have conquered Russia in WWII?

I saw this documentary on the History Channel that pretty much attributed Germany’s defeat on the Eastern front in WWII to Russia’s climate. As the Germans were about to take over Moscow in 1941, winter caught them almost by surprise. They then realized their troops were not equipped to fight or neutralize an attack amidst such a terrible cold. German soldiers who survived depicted horryfying scenes. Most of their comrades were dead-frozen in the position they fought. The documentary made particular emphasis on the might of the German army in comparison to the Russian, which was rather weak by all...

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The Lesser-Known Facts: A WWII Study Guide to American (Non-)Involvement

This July 24th marks the 65th anniversary of the German retreat from Brittany and Normandy just a month and a half after the D-Day invasion of World War II. Heralded as the major turning point on the European front, the Allied invasion of Normandy remains one of the most celebrated military operations in living memory, having helped put an end to what is commonly known in America as the “Good War.” While buzzwords like D-Day, Allied Forces, and Good War give WWII an honored place in American culture, they can also obscure the fact that this war remains the most...

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How do I find information about a WW2 soldier?

Michael asked: He served in WW2 in the Army where he died right after the D-Day Invasion. I would like very much to get his military records and all his honors that were instilled upon him and his actions. This man was my Great Uncle. This is important. HOLIDAY

How can I find out more about WW2 refugee records?

Sheldon asked: My grandfather was captured by the Nazi’s ion WW2 and taken to a camp at around aged 15 after which he fell in to the hands of the Americans (I’m guessing it would be the army but to be honest we’re not quite sure). Obviously, there must be records in reference to these sort of activities but does anyone know how I can locate refugee records? Where would be a good place to start looking?BRAM

Millvale WWII POW Gets Purple Heart 65 Years Later

Millvale WWII POW Gets Purple Heart 65 Years Later (WTAE-TV Pittsburgh) – Shot down over Germany during World War II, David Rohm thought he was going to die. But the tech sergeant from Millvale survived his wound — along with more than a year in a POW camp — and is getting a Purple Heart after a 65-year wait. PR: wait… I: wait… L: wait… LD: wait… I: wait… wait… SD: wait…

Flew in Enola Gay during WWII

Flew in Enola Gay during WWII (Chicago Sun-Times) – Imagine Joyce H. Kress’ surprise when she read about the atomic bomb being dropped on Japan and realized that she had once ridden on the plane that made the historic flight. PR: wait… I: wait… L: wait… LD: wait… I: wait… wait… SD: wait…

My Granddad was in WWII and i would like to find out more info?

I have his army Serial number #38297460.I looked it up but only gave me basic info can anyone help with better info?I know hw got a few medals like the bronze star and such but want to find out more.By: mark d About the Author: SAWYER