6 hours ago
After 3 days of delay & pleas from German commanders, Hitler has rescinded the "halt order" instructing German tanks to wait for infantry to catch up- panzers can surge into Flanders. https://t.co/j3DuGcD8Os
After 3 days of delay & pleas from German commanders, Hitler has rescinded the "halt order" instructing German tanks to wait for infantry to catch up- panzers can surge into Flanders. https://t.co/j3DuGcD8Os
7 hours ago
11.30PM Bill arrives at Augusta's house on bike: "Get your things. You're British now. This is the only way you can be safe." Disguised as a soldier in steel helmet & greatcoat, Augusta is smuggled aboard an army truck.
11.30PM Bill arrives at Augusta's house on bike: "Get your things. You're British now. This is the only way you can be safe." Disguised as a soldier in steel helmet & greatcoat, Augusta is smuggled aboard an army truck.
7 hours ago
One British soldier ordered to evacuate from Dunkirk is Bill Hersey, who married a French girl, Augusta, 2 months ago. Bill's Captain tells him "Go & get her."
One British soldier ordered to evacuate from Dunkirk is Bill Hersey, who married a French girl, Augusta, 2 months ago. Bill's Captain tells him "Go & get her."
7 hours ago
Calais has fallen; French, Belgian & British troops surrendering. Germans amazed how few British remain in the Citadel: "You fought with great courage." https://t.co/3kcF1u2Fxv
Calais has fallen; French, Belgian & British troops surrendering. Germans amazed how few British remain in the Citadel: "You fought with great courage." https://t.co/3kcF1u2Fxv
9 hours ago
Churchill: If Britain can get peace & independence by surrendering some land "I would be happy to get out of our present difficulties." Several British ministers favour deal with Hitler.
Churchill: If Britain can get peace & independence by surrendering some land "I would be happy to get out of our present difficulties." Several British ministers favour deal with Hitler.
9 hours ago
British War Cabinet now discussing negotiated peace with Germany, which Mussolini has offered to arrange. Foreign Secretary Lord Halifax wants to give in.
British War Cabinet now discussing negotiated peace with Germany, which Mussolini has offered to arrange. Foreign Secretary Lord Halifax wants to give in.
Links
The Tyne & Wear Heritage Forum
North-East Diary
1939-1945
Subterranea Brittannica Website
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- Nipped up there this morning to recover the broken pieces of tanking. There's clear evidence of impact damage to th… https://t.co/nKeCF1XQEJ
- Bit of a gap in postings on here - not a lot been happening. Stopped by the bunker last week, did the usual walk ro… https://t.co/NeGKLCH4o2
- Decided to drop in on the bunker, as I was passing, today to find that it is now a dangerous building! I hope... https://t.co/LIStQLS0qw
- And finally - the windows at the rear entrance have been bricked up so next time someone manages to get the steel... https://t.co/H2qAEAj1Bm
- Finally got some new tubes for our lights so we should be able to see in the bunker again. We're working on... https://t.co/hNhPFwOUL7
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