Somewhat incidentally, Finland’s strength and capabilities in the air would be augmented greatly by Polish Volunteers for the Ilmavoimat through the Winter War, especially in the last months of the War from June to September 1940. In part, Finland benefited from the pre-war agreements with Pol...
Olivier had also done some research on my great great uncle’s service and gave some insights as to where he fought during the war. I highly recommend Olivier as a guide and he was also incredibly patient with the kids. Thank you for a memorab...
However, with France badly damaged from the war with the Axis, it will need to find an alternative route to resist any communists advances into Europe. There are three goals France wishes to achieve during this 2nd Interwar period. 1. Gain as many alliances as possible to count...
As an Australian, visiting the Australian War Memorial and Visitor Information centre was very moving and enlightening. The other highlight was seeing the preserved trenches at Beaumont Hamel and seeing how close the opposing soldiers were to each other...
The cemetery now contains 410 burials and commemorations of the First World War. 181 of the burials are unidentified, but there are special memorials to three casualties believed to be buried among them. Read moreResults Similar to Albert ...
Under the paving of Arras, lie impressive chalk quarries which were dug during the Middle Ages. During the Great War, Arras was destroyed as soon as 1914. From 1916, the Allies began preparing a diversion attack before Le Chemin des Dames assault. Guided tours only. Read more Grand'Place ...