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La Roche Maurice in World War Two

by Jess Gibby | May 21, 2020 | Events, World War Two

Overview The strategic site of La Roche-Maurice in Brittany explains the presence of French Alpine hunters in April 1940, then briefly English troops who were replaced during the Invasion of 1940 by German troops, as well as White Russians (in fact Georgians) of the...

What was the Battle of Britain?

by Jess Gibby | Apr 30, 2020 | Events, World War Two

Background Eighty years ago, back in 1940, Britain faced a real and imminent threat. Germany, under Hitler and the Nazi Party had successfully invaded large parts of Europe including Poland, Holland, Belgium, Denmark, Norway and France. Also countries such as...

Countdown to VE Day – 8 days to go – Forties Fashion

by Jess Gibby | Apr 30, 2020 | Events, VE Day 75th Anniversary Celebrations, World War Two

So here we are, at 8 days and counting, until we all dress up and party in our homes to celebrate VE-Day. So this article will give you some hints and tips on how you can adapt your existing wardrobe to look the part, or dress the kids up in red, white and blue for...

Countdown to VE-Day – 9 days to go – Flags and Bunting

by Jess Gibby | Apr 29, 2020 | Events, VE Day 75th Anniversary Celebrations, World War Two

With only nine days left to get ready for your VE-Day party at home, we thought we would give you some hints on getting your house decorated . Union jack flags would seem to be the order of the day, along with balloons and bunting, in any colours but particularly in...

What is VE-Day?

by Jess Gibby | Apr 28, 2020 | Events, World War Two

Description After 6 years of a war, where there was fighting and bombing in many countries, where fathers, brothers and sons were sent overseas , women worked on the land and in factories and children were evacuated and separated from their parents, PEACE finally came...