I have had a keen interest in military history since I was a young fella. It began with WW2 aircraft, then WW2 proper (predominantly European/Med theatres), then the Great War (WW1) that led to me writing about my family in that terrible conflict.
My family fought with the Doughboys in the Great War, my Grandfather was in the Pacific in WW2, and my Dad did a tour of Vietnam alongside the 'Yanks'. It is safe to say that I have a great deal of affection for the Yanks - their sense of duty, courage, determination and a real heart for service. The soldiers, sailors, paratroopers, the Marines, the Fighter Jocks and Bomber boys among many - so inspiring.
It had always been a goal of mine to walk the sands of one of your most hallowed battlefields - Omaha Beach. I did just that in September just gone. It was a real honour to pay my respects to the soldiers, sailors and airmen who stormed the beaches and landing grounds and suffered terrible losses. I wanted to share some pics with you. God bless America.
My family fought with the Doughboys in the Great War, my Grandfather was in the Pacific in WW2, and my Dad did a tour of Vietnam alongside the 'Yanks'. It is safe to say that I have a great deal of affection for the Yanks - their sense of duty, courage, determination and a real heart for service. The soldiers, sailors, paratroopers, the Marines, the Fighter Jocks and Bomber boys among many - so inspiring.
It had always been a goal of mine to walk the sands of one of your most hallowed battlefields - Omaha Beach. I did just that in September just gone. It was a real honour to pay my respects to the soldiers, sailors and airmen who stormed the beaches and landing grounds and suffered terrible losses. I wanted to share some pics with you. God bless America.