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All of the interviewees felt that their experiences of the war should be shared – that’s why they were happy to be interviewed. Some continue to be in contact with the men they fought with, and some continue to work with veterans associations today. All knew many men,...
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There were opportunities for rest and relaxation during the War, and as well letter writing to family at home and chatting with fellow servicemen, the interviewees also managed to enjoy themselves in often difficult...
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The interviews reveal a lot of information about the day to day life in the forces during the Second World War. What food people ate, what clothes were worn, and practical information about life on the...
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After the bombing of Pearl Harbour by the Japanese in 1941, the USA joined World War 2 on the side of the Allies. ]In preparation for the invasion of mainland Europe over a million American servicemen and women came to Britain. At this time segregation was still...
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Dennis Wood was born in 1924, and until his 15th birthday was educated as a scholarship pupil at the Walsall Grammar School. When the War began, he left school to work in the factories, first in an aeroplane parts factory in Birmingham, and then making transmissions...
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Alec Wardman was in the 11th Armoured Division, working with carrier platoons. He was born in Wigmore in 1920, and won a scholarship to Lucton School, where he was in the Cadet Corps. In 1938 he started at Saltley Teacher Training College, but was called up in May...
