Trying a new format here , text to speech and project ’44’s amazing maps and unit diarys / information . TTS isnt perfect but useful nonetheless . Cheers .
more info here from the excellent ww2 NI website ;
If you love European WWII history you will love this site … Project ’44 .
wars are about maps … info , statistics , troop movements and more … and this ambitious project aims to map the whole battle of normandy with amazing detail. A true goldmine of information. I’m sure you will enjoy browsing this site and if you can make a donation to them I’m sure it will be really appreciated. Superb work .
check it out here ; https://www.project44.ca/intelblog/mapping-the-battle-of-normandy
Movie star to B24 flight lead and ultimately a General- what a man , James Stewart ….
This is the movie that needs to be made … one of my favourite actors of the era and “its A Wonderful life” star , but also a man of true character . A true inspiration.
ww2 fun for a great cause …
this looks excellent . some ww2 codebreaking for all the family with a good cause behind it … check it out at the link below.
https://events.soldierscharity.org/event/operation-bletchley-london/reg-select
**Update – IC check has broken this :( ** DCS Cockpit Rain mod … looking well although fps do suffer a bit . Still usable in vr though , love it !
get it here , install mods at your own risk but using ovgme does make it easier to undo if you have issues .
https://forum.dcs.world/topic/260572-mod-best-rain-cockpit-update-28/
“Rangers lead the way” – visiting the Birthplace of one of the US armies most legendary fighting units – The Ranger museum ( And President Andrew Jacksons Ancestral homestead ) , Boneybefore – NI .
firstly , a huge thankyou to our guide at this excellent local hidden Gem , George made history come to life and I and my son came away feeling like we really learned something valuable about both Andrew Jackson and the US Rangers .
We also learned some fascinating insights into local heritage and culture regarding Ulster Scots settlers and their contribution to many significant global events including the events that led to the formation of the United States of America and more , I am not of Ulster Scots Heritage myself but found this refreshing to learn in such a vibrant way , heres hoping we in NI can continue to learn about each others vibrant history in peace and cooperation , this is a great place to start . If you live in NI and havent visited this hidden Gem , I can highly recommend it . Thanks again George , Ethan loved it and cant wait to get back for another visit.
https://arsof-history.org/articles/v2n3_rangers_wwii_page_1.html
WW2 Crash Sites NI – B26 – “Winnie Dee” chimney rock mountain , mournes , Co. Down. 10th April 1944.
WW2 NI – great site for local information on ww2 in Northern Ireland ;
https://www.ww2ni.com/county-antrim-part-1
Extract from the site;
“This is a Valentine tank being operated by men of the North Irish Horse near Ballymena on 19th September 1941.
The Tank Commander is shows speaking with Officers during an Exercise. (Imperial War Museum Photograph)”
Stunning … harrowing … traumatic , and inspiring all at the same time …
incredible colour ww2 aviation footage …. viewer discretion advised .
/WW2 Ad infinitum..../ 