They envisioned the counter attack following. That's how you destroy an army, pound them during the route when they are vulnerable...
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They envisioned the counter attack following. That's how you destroy an army, pound them during the route when they are vulnerable...
I've seen it stated that British soldiers evacuated from Dunkirk were sent home on 2 weeks leave, immediately. How correct this is and how many of those evacuated, if true, I don't know but I guess there were pros and cons for giving 2 weeks leave. They certainly deserved it after all they had been through.
They went home to get their greatcoats, which is where we started...
Seen a few at the War & Peace show, also other country variants, one dealer had rail full of them but not sure of which country, maybe Dutch or Belgium ?? I mentioned in another post about about an Army Navy store in Liverpool when I was kid, it had about 5 floors all packed to the gunnels with all types ex surplus clothing lots of Greatcoats, Army, Navy, RAF... Like others have said more often worn for work wear etc.
I don't think they will be too hard to find, have a look on ebay, WW2 dated ones will be a lot more than a post war one.
Have you found any of the replies helpful, Mike?
He was last on when he posted this question...Quote:
Originally Posted by Flying10uk
Yep, that's correct.Quote:
Originally Posted by browningautorifle
My point is he asked a question and then headed out. Like so many we get here...hasn't looked back. Wonder if he will?
The forum is littered with 'em. Bren Browsers are the worst. Pick your brains and then pxxx-off. They're a breed apart!
That's why I asked, Jim. I thought that he may have come back and said thanks for the help because he may find that he needs further advice about something else in the future.