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Very happy to have contributed an article on VJ Day to the August issue of Soldier Magazine. They really have gone the extra mile to ensure that the British and Commonwealth forces that fought in the Far East are not forgotten. Take a look at Soldier Magazine on line #VJDay75

Amid the annual debate about the use of the 'A' Bomb and VJ Day 75, it is worth saying that although the MSM still suffers from collective amnesia about the war in the Far East...Historians have gone a long way toward redressing the balance. Those that fought are not forgotten.

That is quite a detour even after a wrong turn. I would love to know how it happened, and what they thought when they saw the Oosterbeek cemetery. @BeatlesPeteBest

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Cracking walk around Ridgewell with IGBG members today blessed with autumn sunshine. Thanks to Travel Guide Training & Validation - Mike Peters and Paul Bingley for organising. Great shared knowledge today from all involved.

Wartime-themed cafe set to open in Ipswich town centre eadt.co.uk/business/1940s… Hurrah Lord Woolton pie and powdered egg for me please

Great day at IWM Duxford with @MullanFrancis and good to see Paul Bingley final stop at Madingley American Cemetery on our way home.

A short pause at Shotley Church this morning, a churchyard and war cemetery steeped in naval history. A fascinating place to visit with naval graves from 1900, through both World Wars.

76 years ago 2nd Parachute Battalion and elements of 1st Brigade has just about reached the bridge. Shortly before that Viktor Graebner and 9th Recce Btn had crossed the bridge going south to Nijmegen - a huge firefight would erupt upon their return on the morning of the 18th

What a great Spitfire article from John Lewis-Stempel

The sounding of the Last Post Ass. Ieper Commonwealth War Graves’s Menin Gate Memorial has been undertaken every evening, aside from #WW2, since 1928. Last night it was held for the 31,900th time. A reminder that a reduced capacity remains in place with only 200 people allowed to attend. #WeAreCWGC #WW1

Before setting sail for D-Day #LCT7074 was loaded with tanks, men and supplies in East Anglia. Hear what Peter & Bruce, Norfolk Museum Volunteers thoughts about its importance to East Anglia bit.ly/3iCCNAW Norfolk Museums The National Lottery Heritage Fund The National Museum of the Royal Navy

We were due to put up our next hut - the former Stowmarket Girlguiding Hall - over two days in April, with a team of our wonderful Mad Hutter volunteers. However, the pandemic has delayed most of our progress this year and our October volunteers weekend has also now... 1/2

Thinking about becoming a Battlefield Guide when the barrage lifts? I am running a Virtual One-Day Battlefield Guide Insight Course on 13 Nov 20. Email me for details, make the most of Quarantine, look forward. Details are on my website.

Looks fantastic!

Just reviewed this great little guidebook for the GBG Magazine. It really is a worthwhile purchase that will add a new dimension to your knowledge of Ypres - very handy.

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Another Museum in trouble...is crowdfunding the answer?

#OnThisDay 1758 Horatio Nelson was born in #Norfolk He joined Royal Navy as an Ordinary Seaman at 12 years old in HMS RAISONNABLE but was quickly promoted to Midshipman and officer training. In a 34 year career he fought in over 14 battles until his death in 1805 at Trafalgar.