Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
April 22, 2013
January 4, 2013
THE FUNERAL OF EDWARD VII 1910: ROYAL HEADS OF EUROPE; AFTER THE FIRST WORLD WAR, THERE WERE ONLY 3 ROYAL FAMILIES IN THIS GROUP STILL ON THEIR THRONES: BRITAIN, BELGIUM, NORWAY
I am reminded that Alfonso XIII did reign until 1931, so there were actually 4 of these royal families immediately after World War I, but the Spanish Royal Family was soon sent into exile.
Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
January 2, 2013
November 5, 2012
THE BARRAGE BALLOON: WORLD WAR I AND WORLD WAR II
For years, we had a flat on Cleveland Square in London. One day, I was walking in the square and ran across a cement square which a friendly fellow wanderer told me was “block” which held the cords that were connected to BARRAGE BALLOONS. I knew about these clever balloons which stopped low-flying German planes which swooped down to zoom in on their targets. I remember a picture which I found in my father’s trunks which intrigued me. It was a 1941 picture of London with the skyline covered in balloons. When I was talking to my grandson the other day, he asked me if I knew about BARRAGE BALLOONS; he was writing a history term papers on the subject. He thought I might know something! I found a few images which I thought would be helpful. Let me post them here.
Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
June 14, 2012
May 2, 2012
IN FLANDER’S FIELDS by Poet Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae 3 May, 1915
IN FLANDER’S FIELDS was written by poet Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, a surgeon in the Canadian Artillery during the Second Battle of Ypres, inspired by the death of his friend Alexis Helmer.
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February 21, 2012
RUDOLF HESS AND HIS ENGLISH STRATEGISTS: AN AMAZING STORY blog.londonconnection.com
My father was never convinced that the entire RUDOLF HESS story had ever been written. My grandfather told me that he had very good English friends who had pro-German sentiments which went back to the German Discussions about Prince Albert. Queen Victoria’s love of all things “German” was her way of showing loyalty to her Prince Consort. The Royal family spoke German when together and communicated and traveled back and forth between England and Germany. A bronze statue of an English Prince Consort was in the center town square of Coburg the entire time during both World I and World II . Those German loyalties were very much a part of many aristocratic British families. King George V, during World War I, changed the name of the British Royal Family from SAXE-COBURG-GOTHA to WINDSOR to publicly disassociate itself from its German relatives. My father used to say that Hess’s flight to Britain to attempt to agree to peace discussions is the most puzzling aspect still unresolved. Modern research infers that even the British Royal Family wanted peace at a time when it looked like Britain would lose the way, but the King’s involvement in preliminary peace discussions with the Germans has never been proved. But the question remains: HOW DID HESS ARRIVE IN ENGLAND, THROUGH INTENSE SURVEILLANCE, WITH NOT EVEN AN AIR RAID SIREN GOING OFF? Churchill eventually solidly backed a FIGHT TO THE DEATH policy which would have had no interest in any discussions with Churchill. Who then were those who gave Rudolf Hess confidence that he would be well received in England to negotiated peace? THIS IS A FANTASTIC DISCUSSION.
Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
February 10, 2012
A UNIQUE OCCURRENCE: A GLORIOUS DAY
From time to time, I run into an image in my files which affects me deeply. Tonight, I want to end my day by posting this amazing photograph. When the United States entered the First World War, the war-weary British were so relieved that they now had a powerful alley. The British government was so pleased that King George V ordered the STARS AND STRIPES to fly over the Houses of Parliament, the first and only time this rare event ever occurred. I posted this picture once a couple of years ago, but I felt compelled to enjoy it again. Look at this! I can hardly believe my eyes. It made me feel so happy. I am sure my grandfather was thrilled. Enjoy.
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December 27, 2011
THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM: Certainly worth a serious visit
Every time I go to the IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM, I find myself captivated by the exhibitions, particularly the photographs. Let me post information about this incredible War Museum. I HATE WAR, and this great museum should make all of us think twice about human behavior.
Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
October 22, 2011
THE ROYAL NAVY: The Capture of the Kaiser’s Imperial Fleet — World War I
Fabulous image!
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