Frenchie Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Ok then, read above please. More to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 [quote user="woolybanana"]Reading about it is not the same as having it told by people who were there, as far as possible.Terrible stories Frenchie. My Belgian family tiold me a few too.[/quote]Please tell them, I'd love to hear them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 1940. My grand parents were having lunch. German soldiers banged on the door. They wanted something, I don't remember what. My gran opened the door. they stepped into the kitchen, and checked behind the door.My grand father had pinned a map of France there, on which he was drawing things every day, he said, the advance of the troops, etc...When the Germans saw that, they fired on the door , and spat on my grand father's face........ But when you're facing men with riffles, you don't say anything.......Yes, that's how it was.... [:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Frenchie, have you thought of writing down all the stories? You know, sort of before they all get forgotten? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Hi Sweet, I ve thought about it, but not done it yet. I will one day ( if I retire someday ... [:P] ) Anyway, I have them in mind, heard them so many times.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just john Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 My parents talked little about the war, both occasionally made little comments, my Father was in the BEF and got out through Dunkirk, then after recuperation found himself in the Cotswolds and then North Africa before being being seriously wounded, but I still don't know the details and can find little about the British involvement in his last escapade at Cape Bon during Operation Torch (he like others were astounded to be attacked by the French). I suddenly find that as second generation curious to rediscover as much possible. My interest in France is about how the occupation was handled and sure that many of the stories were a personal memory so while I am collecting books, I am more fascinated by stories such as your Frenchie and those of their friends, especially current feelings by the new programmes coming out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Off Topic:Just to mention that "Joyeux Noël" will be transmitted this evening on France 3.http://www.programme.tv/joyeux-noel-3099502.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Thanks for the info, I did not know. I will certainly watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Sam Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 [quote user="just john "] My parents talked little about the war, both occasionally made little comments, my Father was in the BEF and got out through Dunkirk, then after recuperation found himself in the Cotswolds and then North Africa before being being seriously wounded, but I still don't know the details and can find little about the British involvement in his last escapade at Cape Bon during Operation Torch ...[/quote] JJ, I might be able to help you with your research. I'll send you a PM.[quote]... (he like others were astounded to be attacked by the French).[/quote]Many of the once loyal French Vichy combatants who originally fought in the elite Corps Franc d'Afrique, went on to be recruited into 3e Batallion d'infanterie de l'air otherwise known as 3 Battalion, SAS Brigade. Some were to operate within 2 Battalion, SAS Brigade which was to be a strange relationship as 2 Battalion was made up of through-and-through Free French, while 3 Battalion was made up of men who originally opted to follow Pétain.[quote user="just john"]I suddenly find that as second generation curious to rediscover as much possible. My interest in France is about how the occupation was handled and sure that many of the stories were a personal memory so while I am collecting books, I am more fascinated by stories such as your Frenchie and those of their friends, especially current feelings by the new programmes coming out.[/quote]Away from the usual well documented events, there is an almost hidden side involving members of the French Resistance, together with the support received from the British. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 There is a program I believe on BBC1 tonight if our community de communes newsletter is correct which was filmed this summer in my area, I dont know the name but it features previously undiscovered WW1 footage shot from the spotters tethered hot air balloons plus reconstructions.I would really like to see this program but have no access to UK television, the article says it can be seen after its screening on bbc.co.uk but I recall when I have tried to view BBC programs on the net from here in France they were blocked.Am I right and the article incorrect, or will I be able to watch it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Sam Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Correct programme Chancer, but wrong day!It was broadcast on Sunday evening @ 21:00 hrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Diffusé le 11 Novembre sur BBC One.Still since when has accuracy been a requirement in France!At least I can now try to find it on the BBC web site and see if it refuses to let me watch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiseau Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 If it does refuse because you are in sunny Picardie, I saw a link on a Great War forum to something that might be helpful. I shall send you a PM with it in.I was keen to see the programme, but was very disappointed that there was so little aerial footage - in spite of that being the main angle that was much trailed and publicised. And the few aerial shots that there were, were played over and over again. It was potentially an interesting subject, but wasted.The aerial film, we were told, did not actually cover the Somme. So what does the team do...? Do a load of stuff on the Somme from the GROUND. I happen to be very interested in the Somme, but I felt really cheated here, as the subject was supposed to be this allegedly amazing 78 minutes of rarely-seen aerial footage, not the Battle of the Somme. It even delved into the digging of tunnels to lay mines etc - another fascinating topic, but nothing to do with aerial photography (unless you are looking at the craters from the air, which I suppose the film did a bit).Sorry - rant over. Hope you like the film!Angela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 76,000 from Drancy to Bobigny....sorry we overlooked that......SNCF admits "mea culpa" in florida.http://www.rtl.fr/actualites/article/deportation-des-juifs-le-mea-culpa-de-la-sncf-7635932244 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Thank you for your PM L'oiseau, I have replied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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