On this day 15 february 1942. (1 Viewer)

[waynepoo]

On this day - 15 th February 1942 Singapore fell to the Imperial Japanese Army - I make no comment other than to say ''LEST WE FORGET''
Wayne.

http://www.ww2australia.guv.au/japadvance/singapore.html

 

[Rob]

Yes deepest respect to all those who fought and died 70 years ago today and to all those who as a result of the fall of Singapore entered and suffered in Japenese prisoner of War camps, servicemen and civilians alike.

Rob

 

[TomNT]

The 70th anniversary of the bombing of Darwin is also coming up soon so let us reflect on the brave sacrifices of so many men and women during those dark days of World War 2.

Tom

 

[waynepoo]

The 70th anniversary of the bombing of Darwin is also coming up soon so let us reflect on the brave sacrifices of so many men and women during those dark days of World War 2.

Tom

Yes mate, thinking of a ''On this day'' thread for all anniveraries coming up, will leave Darwin to you I think, what you say?
Wayne.

 

[jumali888]

Historical events, never to be forgotten.

 

[Mitch]

A lot of anniversaries from WWII. This month 70 years ago the air ministry directive allowing the bombing of german cities. The actions from the Wannsse meeting were implimented 70 years ago. Just two Pivotal moments in WWII and, history
Mitch

 

[Louis Badolato]

70 years ago . . . we better treasure the opportunity to meet with, speak with, and learn from the remaining WWII veterans now, because the youngest are in their 80's, and they will not be around forever.

 

[Rob]

70 years ago . . . we better treasure the opportunity to meet with, speak with, and learn from the remaining WWII veterans now, because the youngest are in their 80's, and they will not be around forever.

Well said Louis, we've recently lost our last WW1 hero which was a very sad day indeed, can't imagine what it'll be like when our last WW2 vet has gone.

Rob