CHURCHILL'S GERMAN ARMY
CHURCHILL’S GERMAN ARMY, by Helen Fry. History Press, 2007.
An interesting book on a subject which I knew nothing about. Drawing on oral histories, published and unpublished memoirs, the author has put together a fascinating look at the lives of several of the thousands of German and Austrian citizens who enlisted in Britain’s war time services. Most arrived in England before the start of the war and once hostilities started, found themselves interned as “enemy aliens”. Given the chance in 1940 to enlist, they joined the only non-combatant unit open to them, the Pioneer Corps. Later, many were able to transfer to fighting units, mostly Army, but some to the RN and RAF. After the war, many were to assist in the de-Nazification process and help rebuild Germany and Austria. Many were granted British citizenship in 1946-47 and made their lives in England. A fascinating story and recommended. 236 p. with bibliography & end notes. 16 p. of photos. Available on Amazon.
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The day the government succeeds in taking away our dress uniforms, badges and colours, and all the so called "non-functional" items; they will find themselves with an army that cannot defend them. Robert Heinlein, "Starship Troopers"
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