10 Amazing Untold Stories From World War II
World War II was one of the bloodiest wars in human history. Millions took part in the fighting, and sadly, millions died. Unsurprisingly, there are lots of amazing stories from the conflict, though some are more well known than others. New stories surface constantly, such as the recently uncovered encounter of Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler. Here are 10 stories that are less well known but no less amazing.
10The Soham Railway Explosion
On June 2, 1944, just before D-Day, driver Benjamin Gimbert and his fireman, James Nightall, were in charge of a freight train delivering bombs to the USAF in White Colne, Essex, UK. As they approached the village of Soham in Cambridgeshire, Benjamin realized that the wagon coupled directly behind the locomotive was on fire. That’s never a good thing, but this fire was particularly dangerous, given that the train was carrying tons of explosives.
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Dec 17, 2020
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Alfred George Hodnett, known as George
Alfred George Hodnett, known as George, who was 96, was born at Bromlow near Ludlow and lived for most of his life in Wem.
His relatives hope that his army war service will be recognised on the day of his funeral, which takes place in Malpas on December 22.
He served, during the Second World War, in the 26th squadron, Royal Engineers of the 79th Armoured Division.
The armoured vehicles of the 79th became widely known as ‘Hobart’s Funnies’, designed by Major General Sir Percy Hobart to negotiate the soft sand and shingle of the beaches during the Allied invasion.
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