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Tag Archives: In The Footsteps of Heroes
The Armistice – The end of The Great War, WW1.
The Great War ended much differently than the never-say- die desperation of the Nazis in WW2. In 1918, there was no likely imminent collapse of Germany though the deprivation and starvation of many in the country was startling. Even though … Continue reading
Posted in history, Life, WW1
Tagged 11th November, Armistice, First World War, In The Footsteps of Heroes, Lest We Forget, Poppy, World War 1, WW1
2 Comments
The Battle of The Somme 100 Years On
Friday July 1st 2016 marks the centerniary of the commencement of The Battle Of The Somme. It is fair to say that July 1st 1916 might possibly the most horrific day in British history and most likely in the top … Continue reading
Posted in history, WW1
Tagged #Somme100, Death, First World War, Heritage, history, In The Footsteps of Heroes, Lest We Forget, The Somme, war, Western Front, World War 1, WW1
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My First Ever Booksigning!
Last Thursday was a big day in the life of me, I had my first ever book signing. It took place from 10am-4pm at Reason Coffee Shop and Bookstore in Watford High Street which is just 5 miles from where … Continue reading
Shot at dawn – Remembering those who bravely died as cowards
November 11th is Armistice Day and I thought I would write about an aspect of WW1 which is often forgotten, the sad stories of those who were shot by their own side. Over 300 Commonwealth soldiers were shot at dawn, a … Continue reading
Posted in history, WW1
Tagged Armistice, Daily Mail, Death, history, In The Footsteps of Heroes, Lest We Forget, Life, Military, News, Remembrance, Shot At Dawn, The Somme, WW1
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The tragic story of Sidney Ashcroft & the Guernsey Eight
As we approach Armistice Day, I thought I would write on another history related item, this time from WW2. Not many people know that part of the British Isles was conquered and occupied by Nazi Germany. The Channel Islands, in … Continue reading
Posted in history, WW2
Tagged Channel Islands, Churchill, Death, history, Hitler, In The Footsteps of Heroes, Lest We Forget, Life, Nazi, Sidney Ashcroft, war, WW1, WW2
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The incredible true tale of Job Maseko – The man who sunk a ship whilst a prisoner.
As today is Remembrance Sunday, I thought I would share a short account of someone who is rarely spoken of outside his homeland but whom I have been a fan of for many years. For most people when they are … Continue reading
Posted in history, WW1, WW2
Tagged Armistice, history, In The Footsteps of Heroes, Job Maseko, Lest We Forget, Life, Military, Remembrance, South Africa, The Somme, war, WW1, Zulu
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Edith Cavell – Patriotism Is Not Enough
Many of us are familiar with the phrase “Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel”, a quote that remains as true today as it was when it was first coined and is still evident by many politicians in particular … Continue reading
Posted in history, WW1
Tagged Armistice, books, Death, Edith Cavell, history, In The Footsteps of Heroes, Lest We Forget, Life, Military, Remembrance, war, World War One, WW1
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