What happened to Italy after WWII?
I know Germany and Japan became the Allied Power's beeyotches, so I'm curious if something similar happened to Italy, since their role in the role is seldom discussed.

Canadian women soldiers in WWII
Interesting blog about our countries fighting women of WWII. http://warwriting.blogspot.com/2011/01/normal-0-microsoftinternetexplorer4.html

WWII Inflatable Life Belt
t is broadarrow marked and dated 1943, it also says made in England..so exported at some time.

Tax on marine fuel?
Guernsey is set to put tax on marine fuel for private boat owners and tourists. Treasury and Resources Minister Charles Parkinson said in the States that his department will be looking at the issue in next year's budget. The Minister is trying to

WW II Canadian Helmets
The helmet decals worn by the Canadian Army were procured by Canadian Ordnance and records exist at LAC regarding the units/formations that wore them, who made them and how many were issued. There are also pamphlets on how to apply them. During World War

Canadian Rations of World War II
The following website gives a good run down on rations issued to Canadian soldiers in World war II. http://17thdivision.tripod.com/id38.html One of our forum members just sold a wonderful unopened WW II 24 Hour Canadian Ration. (Photo: Courtesy

WANTED: All black version of WWII USMC Stiletto
WANTED: All black version of the WWII USMC Stiletto. Made by CAMILLUS but these knives have no markings. Some were issued to Canadians (1 Canadian Parachute Battalion) and some were issued to USMC. Similar to the F-S Fighting knife but the handle and

HedgeCliffy's Apocalypse Army
Well, many months ago I told you that I was building an Imperial Baneblade. Yet my progress stalled due to a missing peice. This has now been recovered and progress has been made. However upon realising that my current army point count was not enough to

US Jump Boots used by 1st Can Para
Hey guys, Have had these for awhile but thought I would post them here for the first time. A WWII pair of US jump boots used by a member of the 1st Can Para's. I came across some 1st Can Para stuff a couple of years ago from a vet, this was among those

Canadian WWII special unit items: 1 Canadian Parachute Battalion; FSSF; Force 136 of SOE etc.
I am entering a new phase of my life with a new marriage and retirement. I am regretting having let great stuff go over the years (for various reasons e.g. mortgage, children, wanting something else, bills, lack of safe storage etc.) and I am rebuilding m

WWII Enemies Now Allies With Aid of Internet, Time
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fc%2Fa%2F2010%2F12%2F24%2FBANI1GQKED.DTL Carlos Avila Gonzalez / The Chronicle Frank Arsenault, shown as a 19-year-old sailor, helped sink a German sub in 1943. Read more:

WWII era Wool Blanket?
Picked up this nice unissued wool blanket today in Calgary. I don't know very much about them, but if I recall correctly the ones I've seen in the past only had one stripe on them. This one has a stripe at both ends. Also, there is no markings, tags, or

USMC EGA Meerschaum
Stumbled across this neat pipe while surfing for a specific meer that I have been looking for. It made me think about our nation's military and the sacrifices these men and women make, both those serving and those who have served, and figured I would pas

Ebay-WW2 Canadian Dday Landing Craft Pilots Helmet
Opinions on this one? Looks like one of Fraser's sales http://cgi.ebay.ca/WW2-Canadian-Dday-Landing-Craft-Pilots-Helmet-RARE-/190528029321?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c5c5b0289

Canadian Leather Jerkin
Finally found a nice affordable one to replace the British jerkin I've had for years.