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['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Paul and welcome to the group, how lucky to be living in France and surrounded by so much European history, very envious! I also loved watching "Combat" as a kid and recently purchased the series on DVD for my dad.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

So many places to see eh and not all WW2 history, from the Romans onwards! At one stage (many years ago) I considered applying for a position to manage maintenance on Australian WW1 cemetery's in France.

Talking of Point du Hoc, have you read this book by Patrick O'Donnell:


by Patrick K. O'Donnell

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

We have quite a number in the Commonwealth War Graves scattered thought France and Belgium along the Western Front of the Great War, mainly around the Somme and Passchendaele areas.

The author of that book is a member of the group as well Paul so I am sure he will be happy to hear you are going to check it out :)

[Doubledf99.99]

Paul wrote: "Hi everyone,
I'm Paul and have been interested in WWII history since I was a kid. I now have the good fortune to be living in France, so I was able to spend 2 weeks in Normandy a few years ago, com..."

Welcome aboard Paul, this is one great group, with lot of good discussions and book recommendations.

[Dj]

Paul wrote: "Hi everyone,
I'm Paul and have been interested in WWII history since I was a kid. I now have the good fortune to be living in France, so I was able to spend 2 weeks in Normandy a few years ago, com..."



So you can't go far wrong with this book (the first of two) It is a definitive work on the U-boat war, and as one person in the group puts it, he dang near keeps count of the torpedoes fired. Very heavy duty.

[Dj]

Paul wrote: "Dj wrote: "Paul wrote: "Hi everyone,
I'm Paul and have been interested in WWII history since I was a kid. I now have the good fortune to be living in France, so I was able to spend 2 weeks in Norma..."


De Nada. If you post in the line of (I am looking for a book), you will get a landslide worth of referrals on a books to read. The people here are very friendly on filling that To be Read list. LOL.

[Edgar]

Good to have you aboard, Paul. I just finished reading Marc Milner's _Stopping the Panzers_, which I recommend highly.

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Paul wrote: "'Aussie Rick' wrote: "So many places to see eh and not all WW2 history, from the Romans onwards! At one stage (many years ago) I considered applying for a position to manage maintenance on Australi..."

Paul, here's a couple for you if you are passing by:

http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/c...#

http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/c...

This one has just 38 graves (Australian, British and one Canadian): http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/c...

A mix of Australian, British, Canadian
http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/c...

Same location this is the memorial that surrounds the burials: http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/c...

[[deleted user]]

Hi, everyone. My name is Rachael and I have just joined the group. My favorite historical subject/topic in history is on World War II and in this category, my favorite subject is on Nazi Germany. It is very exciting to begin to be a part of a group like this that I and so many others share a great interest in. I like to write historical fiction about this area more than any other. But in general, I like to write about things in history that usually are not very well known, regardless of what it is about. I am a history major and want to be a historian and a writer, too. Those two worlds sure do go good together (LOL)! As someone interested in being a historian someday, I strongly believe that when it comes to history and the world that we live in now, that you cannot know where you are going until you know where you have been. Also, I feel that those who forget the past, are condemned to repeat it. I am very excited to hear about any books that are mentioned about World War II, fiction or nonfiction, to read. I look forward to interacting with you all and let's talk World War II!

[happy]

Rachael,

Let me be the first to welcome you - Welcome, Welcome

You should be able to find something that tickles your fancy in the various threads. Please feel free to add your thoughts and insights, we don't bite :)

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Hi Rachael, glad you found us and please feel free to join in on the threads.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Rachael and a big warm welcome to the group, I hope you find a few things here of interest and I look forward to chatting with you about WW2 and good books.

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Welcome to the group Rachael, nice to have you here. Jump right in!

[Edgar]

Dear Rachael, Welcome. I think you will find this a good group. Please feel free to make comments. Ed

[Colin]

I was in Normandy a few times, and I was looking at many grave sites. My grandfather had been buried in France until his remains were returned in 1952. I was stunned at all the cemeteries and graves, so out of curiosity I asked a local man where the French graves were. he said that he was not aware of any.

[Pamela]

Hello everyone ... I have a question about the British retreat at Dunkirk. I am writing a memoir for a Holocaust survivor who was in France at the time. He was a young boy and recalls being in Le Mans during the Battle of Dunkirk. He remembers British troops abruptly leaving the area. Since Le Mans was west of Paris, I am wondering if anyone knows if there were British troops stationed this far from the coast when the Battle of Dunkirk took place. Thank you in advance, Pam

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Hi Pamela,
There were British troops in Les Mans as in June 1940 the HQ of the southern part of the British Expeditionary Force was based at Chateau de la Blanchardiere, Le Mans. There is a small British war cemetery in the town, which I have visited.

After the Dunkirk evacuations many British troops remained in France. Notably 51st Highland Division and a force under Karslake's command called Beauman Force (or Division). 51st Division who at the time of Dunkirk were under French command eventually left France via St. Valery. It wasn't until early/mid-August that the last British soldiers were evacuated from France. These events feature in the formal British official histories and a good general history book on this part of the campaign is:

Dunkirk - The Men They Left Behind by Sean Longden

I did a quick search and thought you'd like to see this photo taken at Le Mans: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/ite...

I hope this is a help.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Thanks Geevee for answering Pamela's question.

[happy]

I figured Geevee would have the answer :)

[Pamela]

Hello Geevee, and thank you ! I am so impressed with your knowledge. This is very helpful in helping me piece together this man's past.
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happy wrote: "I figured Geevee would have the answer :)"

Geevee wrote: "Hi Pamela,
There were British troops in Les Mans as in June 1940 the HQ of the southern part of the British Expeditionary Force was based at Chateau de la Blanchardiere, Le Mans. There is a small ..."

[Pamela]

Thank you for moderating !'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Thanks Geevee for answering Pamela's question."

[Colin]

To all, one of my publishers, Zenith Press is offering a Kindle special on my book The German Aces Speak on Amazon,for like $2.95 or something, for just one day.

[Sweetwilliam]

Lee wrote: "I wish you joy with Lundstrom, those were two fascinating books!"

Thanks...these are must reads.

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Pamela wrote: "Hello Geevee, and thank you ! I am so impressed with your knowledge. This is very helpful in helping me piece together this man's past.
.
happy wrote: "I figured Geevee would have the answer :)"
..."

My pleasure Pamela. There was a chap from my home town who was a Royal Engineer and served with Beauman Force so hence my knowing a wee bit. I wihs you luck with the book.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Colin wrote: "To all, one of my publishers, Zenith Press is offering a Kindle special on my book The German Aces Speak on Amazon,for like $2.95 or something, for just one day."

Colin if you like you can post details about your book on special in this thread as well:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[E.]

Hello,
My name is Elyse. I am 22 years old and currently in college. I have always loved reading about history. I hope to find some really interesting books with this group.

[happy]

let me be the first to extend a welcome to Historietime/Elyse

Welcome, Welcome - I think you should find a couple of things to read that will spark your interest :)

[Manray9]

Historietime wrote: "Hello,
My name is Elyse. I am 22 years old and currently in college. I have always loved reading about history. I hope to find some really interesting books with this group."

Welcome, Elyse. Please pitch in.

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Welcome Elyse, we hope you enjoy the group and please feel free to join in.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Welcome Elyse, I'm glad you found the group and I hope you find a few books and author's of interest.

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Hi Elyse, welcome to the group. Jump right in and nice to have you here.

[Bev]

Welcome Elyse!

[Lee]

Hello all, I'm Lee and I retired in 2013 after nearly thirty years of active duty as a US Navy physician. My career included tours as Senior Medical Officer aboard three aircraft carriers, four Navy hospitals, and two tours at the US Congress as staff physician. One of the greatest privileges I have had was to serve as Vice Admiral John D. Bulkeley's personal physician for his last two years on active duty. I have been a longtime historian and the last several years I've devoted my time to research and writing and have been fortunate enough to have both books that I've written published. Between the MacArthur Memorial here in Norfolk and the National Archives in College Park, Md, I've been able to pursue my interest in WWII by examining original primary source documents. I'm looking forward to being a member of this group.

[Manray9]

Lee wrote: "Hello all, I'm Lee and I retired in 2013 after nearly thirty years of active duty as a US Navy physician. My career included tours as Senior Medical Officer aboard three aircraft carriers, four Nav..."

Welcome, Lee. I am a retired naval officer too. Admiral Bulkeley was still the head of the INSURV Board when I served aboard USS DEYO (DD-989) in Charleston. He was viewed with awe by all aboard.

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Lee, welcome aboard! Nice to have you here.

[happy]

Welcome Lee

You and Manray should get along well :)

I look forward to your contributions!

[Bev]

Welcome Lee - I make no claims to have ever served, but my Dad was a doctor who served with RCAMC during the second world war with 6th Canadian Field Dressing station and after the war he stayed on in the reserves for some years ending as a Colonel with the RCAMC.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here!

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Lee and a warm welcome to the group, I'm sure you will fit right in :)

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Welcome from the UK Lee and please feel free to join in.

[Lee]

Welcome to another Lee.

[James]

Hello everyone, I'm James. I am originally from California, but work around Southeast Asia and have lived in Bangkok for the last five years. I've always been interested in history, and I usually have three or four books going at once. I'm especially interested in the Pacific, and used to collect Japanese swords and bayonets, but haven't since moving to Asia. I look forward to being part of this group, learning about new books, and reading the discussions.

[Manray9]

James wrote: "Hello everyone, I'm James. I am originally from California, but work around Southeast Asia and have lived in Bangkok for the last five years. I've always been interested in history, and I usually h..."

Welcome, James. Please pitch right in!

[happy]

Let me add my welcome to Manray9s

James, welcome to the group!

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Hi James, welcome to the group.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi James and welcome to the group, I hope you find a few things of interest here.

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

You are very welcome James.

[Doubledf99.99]

Welcome aboard James and Lee and happy reading..

[Jennifer]

Hello everyone!! I recently joined the group and I'm very excited to learn about WWII. I recently retired from teaching and decided to start collecting stamps and coins, and that's where my interest in history began. Along with WWII I'm also interested in the Civil War.
Again, I look forward to learning from you!!

[Manray9]

Jennifer wrote: "Hello everyone!! I recently joined the group and I'm very excited to learn about WWII. I recently retired from teaching and decided to start collecting stamps and coins, and that's where my interes..."

Welcome, Jennifer. Please don't be shy about pitching in.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Jennifer, good to see you here, I think you will find quite a few folks here also interested in the Civil War, including me! :)