Tag Archives: Germany

The Belfast Blitz 1941

Posted on April 14, 2016 by irishroverpei

Bombs Over Belfast= Easter Tuesday April 14/15th 1941. No other city in the United kingdom, save London, had lost so many of her citizens in one night’s raid. No other city, except possibly Liverpool, ever did. That afternoon it’s unlikely … Continue reading →

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Battle of Britain 75 Years ago.

Posted on September 16, 2015 by irishroverpei

A flypast involving Spitfires and Hurricanes has taken place to mark 75 years since the decisive encounter of the Battle of Britain. A service was also held in London’s St Paul’s Cathedral to commemorate the anniversary. In the fight the … Continue reading →

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Hitler ‘Tested Atomic Bomb’ In Last Days Of World War II

Posted on August 1, 2015 by irishroverpei

History was almost very, very different, according to a new German TV documentary. Hitler was extremely close to unleashing an atom bomb on his enemies in the last days of World War II, according to Germany’s ZDF channel.Prototypes of the … Continue reading →

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Halifax International Tattoo

Posted on July 2, 2015 by irishroverpei

I did not get to take in the Canada Day Celebrations as we were travelling back from Halifax. Nevertheless, I did celebrate on Tuesday evening at the Halifax International Tattoo. what an amazing show that could not fail but to … Continue reading →

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Apeldoorn Parade

Posted on May 10, 2015 by irishroverpei

I watched the long Liberation Parade wind its way through Apeldoorn yesterday on CBC TV. The way was crowded with the waving of Canadian flags and cheering people. Children handing flowers to those brave and now ancient veterans of the … Continue reading →

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Dates to Remember

Posted on May 7, 2015 by irishroverpei

The 3rd September 1939 Britain declares war on Germany. December 7th 1941 Japan attacks Pearl harbour bringing the USA into the Second World War. Now on the 7th May 1945 we are on the eve of the end of the … Continue reading →

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A Day To Remember. Nov 21st 1918

Posted on November 22, 2014 by irishroverpei

Armistice Day is remembered as the day World War One ended, but for naval historians Britain’s greatest victory came 10 days later. Operation ZZ was the code name for the surrender of Germany’s mighty navy. For those who witnessed “Der … Continue reading →

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We Shall Remember Them – 1914-1918. One Hundred Years Later

Posted on November 5, 2014 by irishroverpei

Incredible WWI Tribute In London Looks Like A River Of Blood… But Look Closer! By Steve Rushing    AUGUST 2, 2014  World War I, known at the time as the Great War, was thought to be the war that would … Continue reading →

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The Irish Army Today.

Posted on October 3, 2014 by irishroverpei

I read an article in today’s newspaper about the Irish Army and the serious shortage of uniforms. At a recent state funeral in Dublin soldiers had to scramble to borrow, mix and match pieces of uniform in order to appear … Continue reading →

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Bravo Team Canada

Posted on August 14, 2014 by irishroverpei

Well done under 20 girls team, what a great victory over North Korea. Team Canada defeated North Korea 1-0 to qualify for the knockout stage of the women’s under 20 world cup. On Saturday they face Germany, fingers crossed, it … Continue reading →

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