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The Squadron Disbands

Life in Translation 1939 Diary Extract

Once it became clear that the army was really being disbanded and the troops were to be dismissed there was much confusion and discussion amongst the officers about what they would do next and where they would go. Very few of them thought that returning home was an option and one of the squadron members … Continue reading The Squadron Disbands →

Jane Emms Blog, Extracts 3 Comments October 26, 2025November 25, 2025 5 Minutes

An Unexpected Find

It has been an exceptionally long time since I posted anything here.                  In early 2023 my sister Charlotte and I lost our dear mum, Juliet. She was 93 years old and had been unwell for several months. It was a difficult time for all the family of course and difficult too to get down to … Continue reading An Unexpected Find →

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