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American Boeing B17 – The Flying Fortress
The B-17, also called the “Flying Fortress” was a U.S. heavy bomber used during World War II. The B-17 was designed by the Boeing Aircraft Company in response to a 1934 Army
Pearl Harbor – A date to live in infamy!
“Yesterday, December 7th, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy — the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval
1940s Makeup – Beetroot Juice for Blusher!
In the 1930’s and 40’s makeup goes from being seen as tawdry, perhaps something only worn by women of ‘dubious’ nature, to an acceptable, even
Authentic 1940s Corned Beef Hash Recipe
Food rationing began on the 8th January 1940, with bacon, butter and sugar the first to be listed. By 1942 many other foodstuffs, including meat
The Commonwealth Contribution to WW2
While it is not often highlighted, men and women from the Commonwealth of Nations made a significant contribution to the war effort during World War
The “PQ” Convoys – Hell in the Arctic!
After Germany invaded the Soviet Union on 22 June 1941, the Soviet leader, Joseph Stalin, demanded help and Britain and its allies provided supplies. The
The Women’s Land Army
In 1939, as men left to fight on the front line, the Women’s Land Army (WLA) reformed to boost Britain’s food production during World War
The Big Band Sound and The Mystery of Glenn Miller?
Alton “Glenn” Miller (March 1, 1904 – disappeared December 15, 1944) was an American big-band trombonist, arranger, composer, and bandleader in the swing era. He
The Dunkirk Evacuation – Devine Deliverance?
Operation Dynamo was the code name given to the evacuation from Dunkirk, which involved the rescue of more than 338,000 British and French soldiers from