Tag Archives: Second World War

Remembering To Forget…Forgetting To Remember

Posted on November 12, 2023 by fitzjameshorse

In Britain…..there is Remembrance Sunday. And now we seem to have Armistice Day. There has always been Remembrance Sunday where the Queen of England laid a wreath on behalf of British citizens. Followed by the British Prime Minister, Opposition Leaders … Continue reading →

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The Belfast Blitz 1941

Posted on April 18, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

in 1941, Belfast was bombed by th German Luftwaffe. During four nights of bombing, up to 950 Belfast civilians were killed. The city was inadequately defended and the infrastructure and emergency planning was woeful. My Uncle Jackie often talked about … Continue reading →

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