Your spot on mate, Das Boot is, without doubt, the best WW2 flick to portray the terrible conditions and horrendous dangers faced by those brave men.

Chucktoo, what a great post. It is always worth a reminder, even for people like ourselves, that we should never forget the dedication and sacri...

Thanks Marion, enough said...next topic please

Colin, i'm sorry if i've hit a bit of a nerve with this one but i still think it's good idea.

Marion, I assume the USA goes up to the present day (ie. Iraq)? In the UK we have the GSM, General Service Medal, awarded to those who took part in ...

My pleasure Jim, welcome to the forum by the way.

I remember watching The World at War as a child ( i'll never forget the theme music and the images they accompanied), i've watched many documentaies a...

Congratulations, what a great poster. I would be proud to add it to my collection ( if on the odd chance that your husband hates it....some chance eh?...

Welcome Galesport, Marion Rocks??? only after her favourite tipple me thinks

Great photo,when was it taken?

It's only a guess (and i've not asked Google honest) does it stand for Amphibious Personnel Assault, like some sort of landing craft?

Welcome 371 Recon, what a great post, i look forward to your next recollection.

Well that's good news, i'm not gonna push up the daisies until i'm 88.