European Union
The EU Army
“Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place. For all who take the sword will perish by the sword.” – Matthew 26:52 The ever wise and credible Remoaners (see below) often ask [more…]
WW I
18th Century
Great Britain is embarking on a new Entente Cordiale plus
It seems impossible for England to keep its nose out of continental affairs. The historical track record beggars belief, the Black Prince, Henry V, Henry VIII, The War of Spanish Succession, Napoleonic Wars, The Great [more…]
History
PTE Thomas (Tommy)
This is a potted history of the time my grandfather spent as an infantryman in WW1. He only wrote it down because my cousin was interested in military history and requested it. Other than that [more…]
19th Century
November 11th 1918
Aubrey Smith, a ranker in the London Rifle Brigade, was stationed in Erquennes, a small village near Mons on the night of 10th November. Rumours had been circulating about a possible armistice to be announced [more…]
20th Century
Thankful Villages
During a cycling holiday in the Cotswolds earlier this year the organiser told us to look out for something unusual in the church porch in the village of Coln Rogers. This is not a war [more…]
20th Century
The Communists
One of the more well known spy stories in the 1920s was the ARCOS affair. ARCOS was the All Russian Co-operative Society and it handled trade between the USSR and the UK. Anything the USSR [more…]
History
First World War Myths Lies and Distortions
“War is too important to be left to the Generals.” Why should that be so? Is flying an aeroplane too important to be left to the pilot? Is neurosurgery too important to be left to [more…]
History
The Communists
In November 1924 a very strange advert appeared in the communist leaning Daily Herald. Labour Group carrying out investigation would like to receive information and details from anyone who has had any dealings with any [more…]
History
First World War Myths Lies and Distortions
The General (April 1917) ‘Good-morning, good-morning!’ the General said When we met him last week on our way to the line. Now the soldiers he smiled at are most of ‘em dead, And we’re cursing [more…]