The “Dunkirk Warriors” of 54 Squadron – Battle of Britain – July 1940 — Genealogy Jude

October 6, 2020October 24, 2020 ~ Chiddicks Family Tree ~ Leave a comment

This year sees the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, the decisive campaign by Fighter Command to defend Britain from invasion by the Nazis, held in the skies above southern England between July 1940 and October 1940. My own uncle, Gordon Herbert Batchelor, was a Battle of Britain pilot and one of “The Few” […]The … Continue reading The “Dunkirk Warriors” of 54 Squadron – Battle of Britain – July 1940 — Genealogy Jude

The Old Palace School WW2 Bombing Part 2

March 1, 2020February 5, 2021 ~ Chiddicks Family Tree ~ 35 Comments

This is the updated account of the Bombing of the Old Palace School in St. Leonard’s Street, Bow during WW2 and the sad loss of 32 Firemen and 2 Fire Women who were tragically killed during this raid. This is still today, the largest loss of Fire Brigade personnel, at one incident, in the History … Continue reading The Old Palace School WW2 Bombing Part 2

Was WW2 Inevitable?

November 1, 2017December 29, 2019 ~ Chiddicks Family Tree ~ 8 Comments

After the end of WW1 and the Paris was treaty was signed, the league of nations was formed with the basic function of maintaining world peace. Almost 20 years later and Europe was brought to its knees once more with the atrocities of War. This blog isn't an attempt to apportion blame or go over … Continue reading Was WW2 Inevitable?

How the mechanics of war have changed……..

October 9, 2017December 29, 2019 ~ Chiddicks Family Tree ~ 2 Comments

Is today's modern warfare any different to the way in which we previously fought wars? Absolutely for me thats a Yes! Today's war, if you want to even call it war, is vastly different to previous wars such as WW1 or WW2. Trying to fight against the threat of global terror, or wars in Afghanistan … Continue reading How the mechanics of war have changed……..