A Royal Navy officer from Dungannon was at the cutting edge of compass development. He, his wife, and child were … More
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August 4 – On this day
A review of major events OTD in WW2. Onthis day in 1944, the Gestapo discovers a Jewish family hiding in … More
June 12 – On this day
In 1917 Ballymena Petty Officer transfers to army to develop tanks. In 1944 the Irish brigade is received at the … More
June 11 – On this day
Significant events of wartime…
June 10 – On this day
Anniversary of the Lidice massacre by SS who shot all of the village’s men, ten at a time
June 9 – On this day
In 1944 in Italy after Cassino, the Irish Brigade liberated a fine collection of wines held by the German army … More
