Sir Tom Finney was probably more well known for his exploits on the football pitch as opposed to the battlefield but during WW2 he served in the Royal Armoured Corps, in this fascinating interview by James Holland we learn about his WW2 experiences. Sadly Sir Tom Finney passed away in February 2014 in Preston, … Continue reading Sir Tom Finney [Royal Armoured Corps]
Hans Kumberg [4th Fallschirmjager Regiment]
Interview carried out by James Holland - find him on twitter at @James1940 HANS KUMBERG SERVED WITH THE 4TH FALLSCHIRMJAGER REGIMENT AT CASSINO AND THROUGHOUT MUCH OF THE ITALIAN CAMPAIGN. Can you remember the withdrawal from the Soprano area to the Caesar line? I think you almost did it overnight didn’t you? I remember those places … Continue reading Hans Kumberg [4th Fallschirmjager Regiment]