Before I start to go through all my Normandy pictures (I took quite a lot) I figured I would quickly finish off basing some figures. These are the York & Lancs for the Battle of El Teb. Next up will be some Gordon Highlanders - I'd better find some tartan paint...

Today in WW2 History, 23 Mar 1945: [Photo] US 150th Combat Engineer Battalion bridging across Rhine River #ww2 #onthisday buff.ly/4a4CSYR

The Battle for Monte Cassino — Inside the Allies’ Costly and Controversial Campaign to Smash the German Gustav Line “The relentless bombing of the beloved monastery was unpopular; the plodding and disorganized campaign to capture it drew more criticism.” militaryhistorynow.com/2022/08/18/the…

🇬🇧 Royal Navy Battleships HMS Nelson and HMS Royal Oak underway at sea off Weymouth with a Blackburn Shark II flying up above in 1938 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

#OTD in 1945 an M4A2(76)W HVSS tank was sent to Kubinka for evaluation. These tanks did not arrive in time to fight the Germans, but were used against Japan in August of 1945. #tanks #history #WW2 #WWII

Eighty For 80 - D-Day Skydive For Alabaré – Alabaré alabare.co.uk/events/d-day-s…

Launched #OnThisDay 30 March 1824 HMS Unicorn. Ordered in 1817 & built in Chatham. She was never rigged, but during her time she served as a drill vessel in both world wars for the RN Reserve. It is estimated that 200 years later she maintains 90% of her original material!

Eighty For 80 - D-Day Skydive For Alabaré – Alabaré alabare.co.uk/events/d-day-s…

📅Tiger 131 was captured in Tunisa, 1943. As the Tiger was to be shipped back to the UK and seen by Churchill and the King, the cameras were out. Check out this footage of the King inspecting the Tiger before it heads back to the UK 🔍️More on the Tiger: youtube.com/watch?v=TlXzD5…

#AnzacDay #LestWeForget In remembrance of the Australian and New Zealander forces who’ve served in war and on operational service. The Spirit of Anzac, epitomising their qualities of courage and sacrifice will always be remembered with respect, gratitude and appreciation.

Date: Early May 1951. Location: The Wŏnsan Harbor, PDRK. Event: USN light cruiser Manchester is greeting heavy cruiser Los Angeles, destined to relieve the former after 10 month-long combat deployment. Current status: Scrapped in 1961-62, lifespan of 18 years.

Trials of a T-34-85 tank with a 100 mm LB-1 gun were completed #OTD in 1945. The gun could still fire but the larger ammunition limited ammo capacity to 30 rounds and was difficult to handle in the turret made for an 85 mm gun. #tanks #history #WW2 #WWII

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#OTD in 1945 a prototype of the SU-101 tank destroyer was presented for trials. This vehicle had a rear fighting compartment and was much more compact and better balanced than the SU-100, but never made it into production. #tanks #History #WW2 #WWII

On this day in 1805, U.S. Marines and a mercenary army attack the Barbary fortress of Derna following a remarkable 600-mile overland march from Egypt.

Some of the great team. Eighty for 80 Alabaré D-Day Sky Dive - JustGiving justgiving.com/campaign/eight…

Some of the amazing team …..Eighty for 80 Alabaré D-Day Sky Dive - JustGiving justgiving.com/campaign/eight…

Discussion of mass production of the Pz.Kpfw.II began #OTD in 1936. 100 tanks were ordered and plans were made for additional series of 400 more tanks of this type. #tanks #history

The FV4005 will make its Debut at #TANKFEST 2024! Thanks to the FV4005 fundraiser supporters and World of Tanks, the Museum, with A.W Hewes, have restored 'Spud' to running condition. See it in action for the FIRST time at TANKFEST 2024: tankmuseum.org/events/tankfes… @mrhewess

Good evening. I bought this embroidered Formation Sign Badge for the 3rd Coast Regiment R.A. Gibraltar WW2. What can you tell me about the 3rd Coast Regiment R.A? Thank you