Tag Archives: Dunkirk

Britain’s Ceases to be a World Power, December 1943

Posted on April 11, 2019 by odeboyz

The USA entered the European theatre following Hitler’s unbelievable declaration of war in December, 1941. Over the next two years, huge numbers of American troops entered Britain. Dwight D Eisenhower became Supreme Commander in Chief of Allied Forces, December 1943, … Continue reading →

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My very good friend, Lew Hawks

Posted on April 17, 2015 by odeboyz

I first met Lew in the mid-60s when we were both employed as plumbers by Hackney Council. Lew was a big dour man, seldom bent to smile, even less so after his wife died suddenly after a very brief illness. … Continue reading →

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