Arnhem Jim

In early autumn of 2006 I had a very unique opportunity afforded to me on the occasion of my 70th Birthday by my wife Barb. A trip to Scotla...

Elements of the 1 st Airborne Reconnaissance Squadron, fresh off their LZ (landing zone) at Renkum Heath, encounter initial German resis...

General Urquhart in brief tactical discussion with one of his senior NCO’s as to disposition of the defensive perimeter around the Hotel ...

In 2005 I purchased a glengarry badge (pre-1881) to the 92 nd  Regiment of Foot (Highlanders) at a Scottish Import Shop in Sea...

Anyone who has studied the Battle of Arnhem has probably seen the iconic photograph of MajGen R.E. "Roy" Urquhart, CB, DSO, comma...

Welcome and  Slàinte Mhòr! (Great Good Health!) , I’m hoping that with this blog I will be able to share  both my interests and ...