The last surviving capital of Mussolini’s “Roman Empire.” Tripoli fell before Montgomery’s relentless advance on January 23, 1943. Read More:
Tag: WWII
The Women’s Royal Naval Service
Celebrating those who served in the Women’s Royal Naval Service (W.R.N.S) and those who have served or are currently serving in the Royal Navy. READ MORE HERE:
Was your relative serving in the Top Secret ‘Home Guard Auxiliary Units’ in the Second World War?
These records are of individuals who served in the top secret Home Guard Auxiliary Units in the Second World War. In reality, the Home Guard was used as a cover story for the formation of these secret units, often called ‘Churchill’s secret weapon’. These
Did your WWII civilian ancestor receive honours or awards during the Second World War?
Our ‘Civilian Gallantry Awards WW II’ collection may hold the key to missing parts of your family tree. If you’re looking for your WWII ancestor, this is the one to search! READ MORE HERE:
Dieppe Raid ‘Operation Jubilee’
19th August, 2017 marks the 75th Anniversary of the raid on Dieppe codenamed ‘Operation Jubilee’. Overall, the raid did not succeed, but many lessons were learned that were applied to the D-Day invasion of 6th June, 1944. The men who participated in the D
Was your ancestor in ‘Britain’s Greatest Battle’?
The 8th of May marked the end of war in Europe, so if your ancestor served during the war you might like to read this fascinating account of the twin-battles of Kohima and Imphal, known now as ‘Britain’s Greatest Battle’ and also the greatest Japanese mil
Lieutenant Commander Roope’s actions had just earned him the first Victoria Cross of the Second World War.
In 1940, on this day, 8th April —the Captain of HMS Glowworm, Lieutenant Commander Roope’s actions had just earned him the first Victoria Cross of the Second World War.
Five Minute Tutorial – Find out which medals your military ancestor was entitled to wear
Find out which medals your military ancestor was entitled to wear
Remembering the Clydebank Blitz
The Clydebank Blitz refers to two devastating German Luftwaffe air raids on the shipbuilding town of Clydebank in Scotland which took place in March 1941.
January 26, 1942 – American Soldiers Arrive in Great Britain
Today marks the anniversary of the first arrival of American troops to Great Britain during WWII. READ MORE HERE: