VE DAY

[Gaylord du Bois]

Is that what it was? I was certain it was VE Day 1995.

Most likely but it's easily done, given the time lag. That's not saying that you're not correct in your recollection though.

 

[Metal Biker]

This is not correct. The British, and Commonwealth had already beaten Rommel, without the yanks. The Germans retreated to italy. Where the allies started to move northwards up through italy. The Russians were in retreat until lenningrad. There was no new forces sent to africa. Monty had won that that war. Listen I cant carry on with this joust MB, my mrs just pumped up the volume. Have a good day, happy 75th VE :-)

Operation Torch happened in November 1942. The Germans retreated to Italy in 1943. We hadn't beaten the Germans by then, we'd merely pushed them back in the Western Desert Campaign. Then the Germans sent Rommel and he pushed the Brits back again before being stopped (Monty, 2nd El Alamein)

Torch was when the Americans landed with the British in (French) Morocco and pushed Rommel (Kasserine) to Sicily (Husky) . All these "distractions" meant well needed supplies and reinforcements meant for Moscow were routinely diverted.

 

[worsleyweb]

So proud of this beautiful county. Was out in my bike today going passed all the lovely houses and little gatherings. Now relaxing watching the bbc memories. Love living here in this beautiful country.

 

[Deleted member 77198]

Doesn't seem that long ago that we had VD day: /

You don’t hear of VD much anymore do you?

 

[Two Gun Bob]

I think it's time for a little break with some inspirational music, and non better than the track Victory taken from the album Battlecry by Two Steps From Hell and from the pen of Tom Bergeson.. I have no idea what you Jasperos are doing but I have just Right Now put down my G and T and am running headlong toward a Spitfire and If I do not make it back then I would like a whole forum named after me: Three Two One Arc!

Two Steps From Hell: Victory.

 

[kaz7]

The queen is on in five mins

 

[Gaylord du Bois]

The queen is on in five mins

I hope she'll get in before the lock.

 

[mat]

Must have been a great feeling of love and unity at the time.

I will be singing along after Lizzie's speech.

 

[Gaylord du Bois]

Got nothing to do with building up the nation for Brexit by any chance?

No.

 

[Winchester]

Very much doubt it, go back to your Sub forum anti British threads you won't be missed here,Ta.

Here here ,go away Quimby