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As part of the RAF Museum’s new Research Programme, on 19 March 2015, Air Commodore (ret’d) Dr Peter Gray will speak on ‘‘Official Squeamishness’: The Air Ministry and the Bomber Offensive of the Second World War’. This lecture forms part of The Trenchard Lectures in Air Power Studies that are...

I would have to debate that. As to playing a vital role in D-Day I would argue that the American divisions especially were not that vital considering that they never achieved ther D-Day objectives. Many people have argued that dispersal of American Para's helped the invasion but I do not think...

Just wondering how effective people think airborne forces were in the war. I happen to feel that they were to some degree a waste of manpower and resources. This is not to take way from there achievements. I just think that much of what was doen by them could have been achieved in another...

There is a very good book about Hitler's service in the Great War published last year by Frank Cass. It is called Corporal Hitler and the Great War 1914-1918: The List Regiment Here is a synopsis of its content. Adolf Hitler enlisted in the Bavarian Army in august 1914 as a war volunteer...

Just an upadate to those of you who may be interested. I have launched a new bettter website for the society with its own domain. You can visit it at: The Second World War Historical Society Ross

Cheers guys. Sorry I haven't been back in awhile been busy witht eh Second World War Historical Society that I am setting up and preparing to move. Ross

I had to vote for Slim. In my opinion the pre-eminent British genral of the war. He had a good grasp of every aspect of warfare. He was also the first and only Indian Army officer to become CIGS. Ross

Cheers for the welcome. Ross

Glad you like the sound of it. Ross

I would like to announcethe formation of a new society, which I hope you will be interested in. The Second World War Historical Society has been formed with the aim of furthering the study into the history of the war. The society is non – political in nature and in no way seeks to glorify...

Just thought I would introduce myself. My name is Ross and I'm from Wolverhampton, UK. I completed a BA (Hons.) degree in War Studies and History at the University of Wolverhampton. In September 2006 I will be starting a Part-Time MA in British First World War Studies at the Centre for First...