October 2023
The Arctic Convoys 1941-45, A Campaign Report.
The Arctic Convoys 1941-45 A Campaign Report by Malcolm Clough (B.A. Hons War Studies) Introduction Some of the hardest fought naval actions of the Second World War took place in the northerly waters of [...]
September 2023
Taps at Normandy American Cemetery
On Thursday 17th August I spent a special day with James Hale and his family from Seattle & California. James is a professional musician who was granted permission by the American Battle Monuments Commision to [...]
May 2023
Pointe du Hoc. The Assault
On D-Day, as part of the Allied invasion of Normandy, a group of brave soldiers from the United States Army Rangers embarked on a daring mission. Their objective was [...]
April 2023
Staff Sergeant Donald E Bosworth.
1st Battalion 507th PIR, 82nd Airborne Division. 'Le Maison Timmes', Amfreville. Staff Sergeant Donald E Bosworth 1st Battalion 507th PIR, 82nd Airborne Division. I have just spent three splendid days [...]
March 2023
508th PIR Memorial
Last autumn, I had the pleasure of taking Vane Crandell in the footsteps of his father, Combat Medic Vane L Crandell (Snr) 82nd Airborne Division. Our visit culminated in a moment of remembrance [...]
Pointe du Hoc: Collapsing cliffs
Coastal erosion at the Pointe du Hoc Coastal erosion is becoming a serious threat to the future of this historic site. The speed at which the sea is bringing down the sandstone cliffs [...]