An emotional Denis Healey recalls his experiences during the Second World War, including his response to the (outrageous) allegation that those fighting in Italy, as he was, were ‘D-Day dodgers’.
‘I’m sorry, you see, there it goes! I’m afraid I get too moved by these things…’
American, English, Irish, Canadian, Swedish and Japanese volunteer soldiers storm a Russian position near Avdiivka, killing 22 Russians and taking 2 POW.
2 of the Western soldiers are wounded during the mission.
The battle took place in August, 2023
We are saddened by the passing of Vincent Speranza, who served in the @101stAASLTDIV during #WWII. Seeing combat during the Battle of the Bulge where the #101st became famous for defending Bastogne. Once a Screaming Eagle ALWAYS A SCREAMING EAGLE! Rest in Peace Vinny
Today is the day! Our beautiful site and new visitor centre is finally open to the public.
☕ Visitor Centre, Cafe, Grab & Go, Balcony
🛶 Canoes, Kayaks, Sailing
🦆 Nature, Bird-watching, Bird Hide
🥾 Walking, Story Trail
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He came from nothing. He conquered everything. From acclaimed director Ridley Scott, @NapoleonMovie is exclusively in movie theaters this Thanksgiving. Watch the official trailer now.
Cats: Why do you leave the radio on when you go out of the room?
Me: I might come back into the room. I probably will.
Cats: But you're not in the room. It's a waste of radio. The people on the radio are talking to no one.
Me: They were talking to you.
Cats: We weren't listening.
#OnThisDay 1981: Distinguished actor Michael Hordern showed us how 40 years earlier, he'd prepared for World War Two action by riding around an airfield on an ice cream bicycle.
It’s hard to believe that the world has been without this tremendous man for 4 years. Thanks to all of you for keeping his legacy alive! Blast some tunes and do a blacktooth in his honor today!
#vinniepaul#gonebutneverforgotten#forevermissed
40 years ago today, after the courage, and determination of so many in the Falklands War, the Union Jack was once again raised in the capital Port Stanley.