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This week in the War, 27 Dec 1943—2 Jan 1944: The New Year

The year just ending had seen the initiative pass to the Allies, both in Europe and in the Pacific. Japanese admiral, Yamamoto (killed when his plane was shot down) had foreseen it. But Hitler and the rest of the fanatical Nazi leadership still … Continue reading

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Guest blog by Lottie Stoddart: K.B. Stoddart, prisoner of war

It is so often the case that we only begin to ask questions about a close family member’s war when it is too late. Such was the case with my Grandfather, Kenneth Bowring Stoddart (back row, third from left in … Continue reading

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