My father died from cancer when I was just a year old. I have no memory of him whatsoever, although for a year I must have heard his voice and … Read More

“We’ll meet again, don’t know where, don’t know when But I know we’ll meet again some sunny day” So sang Vera Lynn as Great Britain and her Allies entered the … Read More

When Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy in June 1944, they didn’t expect to meet much in the way of resistance. The biggest naval bombardment in history had been … Read More