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Norfolkline Prize Winner 08 Show |
 The winner of the Norfolkline free prize draw at the 2008 show was Mr Anthony Wall from Romford. He will be enjoying a car and 5 passenger return trip courtesy of Norfolkline.
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Roger Day and Ian Gardner will be in the Victory Marquee Wednesday to Sunday signing their book, Tonight We Die As Men - the untold story of Third Battalion 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment from Toccoa to D-Day and their DVD, The Forgotten Battalion.
RELIVE THE UNTOLD STORY of 3rd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment from their training at Toccoa to their valiant actions throughout D-Day. This book tells a story of uncompromising bravery and determination in the face of overwhelming odds. Their own words describe the terror and sorrow of their drops into Normandy during D-Day, relating the terrible initial losses that they suffered and how they fought on despite horrendous casualties – determined to reach their objective. Meticulously researched over 4 years, this is a moving and inspirational story of a battalion that has been largely forgotten – now they will finally receive the attention that they so richly deserve.
By Ian Gardner and Roger Day. Foreword by Ed Shames.
 ALL THE MEN who fought for the United States in World War II were special but the men of 3rd Battalion, 506th PIR were unique.
Formed in 1942 the 506th was the first volunteer ‘super-unit’ to be recruited directly from the civilian population. Under its maverick commander Col R. F.Sink, these men undertook the most rigorous training regime of any unit, designed to eliminate all but the strongest candidates.
This amazing DVD tells the remarkable story of 3rd Battalion using the frank and moving testimonies of the few remaining veterans. Filmed in High Definition and using superb archive footage, the men tell their story of The Forgotten Battalion.
Produced by Whizz Films • Part 1: Toccoa to D-Day • Released: April 2009.
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Kelly Richards, the niece of Anne Shelton, will be back again at War and Peace 2009, signing copies of her book, With A Smile and a Song and selling copies of the CD, Thank You Captain Miller. You can find Kelly in the Victory Marquee on Thursday through to Sunday. Article from the War and Peace 2008 Show programme:
She was known as "The Forces' Favourite". During the Second World War Anne Shelton's clear, strong, reassuring voice brought a touch of home to men on the battlefields of Europe. She sang with Glen Miller,Bing Crosby and the renowned Ambrose orchestra which launched her career.
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News from the War and Peace 2008 show
CHEAP AS CHIPS – MARK’S WAR AND PEACE COST SAVER
MILITARY vehicle enthusiast
Mark Rimmer decided he wasn’t going to let inflated fuel prices keep him away
from the War and Peace Show in Kent this year.
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 Help For Heroes was the idea of Bryn Parry and a group of friends and relations, many of who have connections with serving servicemen and women. Bryn and his wife Emma wanted to do something to help the wounded and came up with the idea of a sponsored bike ride. They mentioned it to some friends who mentioned it to some more friends and suddenly Help For Heroes was born and growing fast. A flurry of visits to various offices led to the campaign being blessed by the head of the army, Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Richard Dannatt.
We would like to say CONGRATULATIONS to the fund raisers at the 2008 War and Peace Show who have so far raised a total of £2,033.48
The Sun Newspaper £1,000
Yeomanry £690.48
Essex Green Bloods £343
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