WW2 in pictures

[geoff]

I found this quite something to look through, thought provoking stuff, & a good reminder of the power of tyranny, care please with the holocaust pics, not for the kids.

 

 

World War II - The Atlantic

[Mick Stockbridge]

Good thread. I'll look at anything about ww2......Cheers Geoff.

[Mark Bolam]

What was it like Mick?

How many Germans did you kill?

[Ian C]

good stuff, very interested in anything WW1/2

 

we really don't know how easy we have it now!

 

some v sad pictures, makes me wonder how low humans can sink.

 

 

 

 

mick was commander in chief of thee midget corps:laugh1:

[daveindales]

Interesting photo's. Well worth a look

[Mick Stockbridge]

What was it like Mick?

How many Germans did you kill?

 

None and not so bad if I'm honest. Have you seen Dads Army?.......well I was like Walker.

 

 

While we're at it......you remind me of Pyke.....

[normandylumberjack]

My mates grandad killed 3 germans on sword beach, trouble is it was last year on his holidays

[treequip]

My mates grandad killed 3 germans on sword beach, trouble is it was last year on his holidays

 

Well if they will insist on putting their towels out:001_rolleyes:

[rovers90]

There was a programme on last week about Artic convoy PQ17 which lost 24 out of its 35 merchant vessels. I mentioned it to someone I know and his father in law was on that convoy and his ship was sunk. He and the captain were the last ones off and when they were hauling themselves in to the life boat, one of the stokers (dressed only in shorts, vest and neckerchief!!) took his neckerchief off and said, "Hang on captain, seats a bit wet, let me dry it for you!!" Humour in the face of adversity.

 

Unfortunately, I think Jeremy Clarkson was the wrong person to present the documentary.

 

I too am very interested in WW2, especially personal experiences and would recommend the Steven Ambrose books and "Flags of Our Fathers".