

Army
The mud and blood of the Western Front, the sands and heat of the African battlefields, and the perilous jungles of Burma are just some of the conditions that the armies of the Commonwealth had to contend with during the world wars. Regardless, through sheer courage and resilience, they fought on, despite huge losses of life. Tell us their stories. (Image © IWM)


Captain Thomas Phillips, Kings Own and RAF
By shaun corkerry (2)
United Kingdom

Private George Allabush - 'British Home Children'
By Wendy Jordan
United Kingdom

Brigadier Sir Walter de Sopham Barttelot, General Staff Cdg. 6th Guards Tank Bde.
Second World War
Army
South African
D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
ST. CHARLES DE PERCY WAR CEMETERY
By Gossart Rémi
France

Gunner William Geddes Knowles 3187306, 75 Anti-Tank Regt., Royal Artillery
By shaun corkerry (2)
United Kingdom

Private Arthur James Wilson 8074, 12th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers
By Gwyn Prescott
United Kingdom
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