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A lovely story Back in 1986 when I working as a Communications Instructor at the Army’s School of Armour I was also the treasurer of the Regimental Funds (You could call it the Unit Social Club). We had a small … Continue reading
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Dublin Bank Robbery
Dublin Bank RobberyPosted on MAY 15TH 2024by irishroverpei This is just too funny not to share.. Excerpted from an article which appeared in The Dublin Times about a bank robbery on March 2.Once inside the bank shortly after midnight, their … Continue reading
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My Incurable Love
THIS IS AN OLD POST FROM OCT 6TH 2013, YOU WILL QUICKLY SEE NOTHING HAS CHANGED! EXCITED ABOUT THE NEXT CAR SHOW ON 26TH MAY WITH MY 1966 AUSTIN CAMBRIDGE. I HAVE HAD A FEW MORE CARS SINCE I WROTE … Continue reading
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Mother’s Day Dinner
On Mothers Day we visited the old Stanley Bridge United Church, they were holding a roast beef dinner with all the trimmings. The building is no longer a church, and is very well set up for dining. Easy access for … Continue reading
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The Burial Mick and Paddy had promised their Uncle Seamus, who had been a seafaring gent all his life, to bury him at sea when he died. Of course, in due time, he did pass away and the boys honoured … Continue reading
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MVI’s
Motor Vehicle Inspection, I raised this issue last year and several times earlier. In each case it fell on deaf ears, promises of looking into it. Graham Miner claimed it was just an extra layer of safety. In fact new … Continue reading
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In The Good Ol Days
In the Good Old Days????Posted onMay 7th 2024 by irishroverpei How many times have we heard the term, “in the good old days”???? In fact in my memorybook cover_0001 they were seldom good, as children we were never prepared for … Continue reading
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First Sunday in May is Battle of the AtlanticPosted on May 5th, 2024 by irishroverpeiThe Battle of the Atlantic was the longest continuous battle of the Second World War and one in which Canada played a central role. The battle began on the opening day of the war in September 1939 and ended almost six years later with Germany’s surrender in May 1945.Early in the war, German U-boats took a heavy toll on merchant shipping as the Allies struggled to find effective ways to combat the enemy threat. Between 1939 and 1942, the Germans increased the number of U-boats from 30 to 300 and developed effective hunting techniques like using groups of submarines, called wolfpacks, to attack convoys. Their efforts initially paid off, with 454,000 tonnes of shipping being lost to German U-boats in June 1941 alone. Their successes continued as nearly 400 Allied ships were sunk between January and July 1942, while only seven U-boats were lost. The situation was very serious for the Allies, as merchant ships were being sunk faster than they could be replaced, thereby putting the supply link between North America and Europe at great risk.Technology played an important role in the Battle of the Atlantic. Aircraft were effective in protecting merchant ships, but the Allied planes used earlier in the war did not have enough range to offer air cover for the convoys all the way across the Atlantic. Indeed, the central area of the ocean beyond aircraft range became known as the “Black Pit” as that was where many of the heaviest convoy losses occurred. However, the introduction of new long-range planes helped reduce the hazards of this dangerous portion of the run.Both sides kept trying to get the upper hand in technology and tactics during the Battle of the Atlantic. Germany developed torpedoes that were attracted to the noise made by a ship’s propellers. Allied scientists responded by inventing a noise-making device that was towed behind a ship to divert the torpedoes. New radar and sonar (ASDIC) technologies helped the Allies find the U-boats and new weapons, like the “Hedgehog” bombs, helped sink the submarines more effectively. The Germans also developed technological advancements like snorkel tubes that allowed U-boats to run their diesel engines while travelling underwater and on-board radar that increased their submarines’ capabilities. Eventually, the improved equipment and tactics of the Allies finally helped turn the tide of the battle in their favour, with the U-boat fleet suffering heavy losses during the later phases of the war.The growth of Canada’s navy was remarkable. At the beginning of the Second World War, the RCN had only six ocean-going ships and 3,500 personnel. By the end of the war, Canada had one of the largest navies in the world with 434 commissioned vessels and 95,000 men and women in uniform. Canada’s industry also played an important role in the growth of our military and merchant navies. From 1941 to 1945, Canadian shipyards produced approximately 403 merchant ships, 281 fighting ships, 206 minesweepers, 254 tugs, and 3,302 landing craft.Furthermore, Canada played an important role in directing Allied efforts in the Battle of the Atlantic. In 1943, Rear Admiral Leonard Murray was put in charge of the Allied air and naval forces in the Northwest Atlantic—the only theatre of war commanded by a Canadian during the conflict.Crows Nest St Johns NFLD. Where the convoy Captains planned their routesOn Sunday, I ask you take a moment to remember the sacrifice and bravery of those mariners that fought for our freedom and never returned to shore. “At the going down of the sun and in the morning “We Will Remember Them.”God Bless and keep readingAuthor of LILY & ME , and THE ROYAL NAVY & MEVisit blog and website?? www.irishroversbooks.com
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The Man Who Knew Everyone A friend of mine named Thomas once told me, around the time of Julie Gillard’s election as Prime Minister, “You know, Prime Gillard and I are buddies.” I said, “Sure you are.” He said, “No, … Continue reading
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Does the world want four more years of Trump??
Does the world want four more years of Trump??????History Repeating Itself.Posted on November 13, 2018 by irishroverpeiRate This (1) Trump-Make America Great Again. Adolph Hitler-Creating a Master Race. (2)Trump-Nationalism. Adolph Hitler-National socialism (NAZIS) (3) Trump-Fake News. Adolph Hitler-policy of Gleichschaltung.(control … Continue reading
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