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.

Construction of China Pavilion at Expo completed-- shanghai expo 2010
Construction of China Pavilion at Expo completed-- shanghai expo 2010 http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/9148/china-pavilion-construction-complete-shanghai-expo-2010.html

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.

The First ¡°House of Barbie¡± Worldwide Flagship Store Opens in Shanghai
I dunno wether there's any die hard fan of Barbie dolls here in the forum, but just thought it would be a great news to share ! Mattel has been hyping their massive flagship store in Shanghai for a while now and this past weekend, the $30 million

Zhang Wen (SHANGHAI 2009, CHINA UNIVERSE 2010?)
Age: 22 Height: 178 Hometown: Shanghai Education: Degree Official Tittle : Miss Shanghai City Universe 2009

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

Sara from Shanghai
Hallo Ich bin Sara.Ich komme aus Shanghai und spreche Deutsch, Englisch und Chinesisch, und ich kann auch ein bisschen Russisch sprechen. Ich will der Kommunistischen Partei beitreten.

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

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