dickie davies
Well-Known Member
I think there was a lot of resentment from veterans who served in the other theatres, towards those that served in NW Europe.
I can remember with my grandad that when 'D-day' was mentioned, he'd say 'which bloody one?, some of the poor sods i served with went through 4 of them' meaning operation torch (N. Africa), Sicily, Salerno & Anzio (Italy).
It wasn't resentment as so many had gone through horrendous experiences wherever they were in the world. It's just that they've never had any recognition and the fact they were still fighting on after the Germans had surrendered