World War II in Norway: ANOTHER MAN’S SHOES by Sven Sømme

I'm always on the lookout for true stories of the Second World War--whether stories of a family heirloom's history, tales of spies and subterfuge, or histories of courage even in the face of imprisonment. Today I'd like to share one of these stories with you-- Sven Sømme's, Another Man's Shoes. https://www.amazon.com/Another-Mans-Shoes-Sven-Somme-ebook/dp/B078CZ341W/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Another+man%27s+shoes+sven+somme&qid=1587257615&s=dmusic&sr=8-1 Twenty years after her father's…

Guest Post by Mike Biles: The Ultra Enigma of Bletchley Park (Part 1)

Today, I'm pleased to welcome author and blogger Mike Biles. He's graciously provided two posts (one for this week, one for next) on the fascinating history of Bletchley Park- the headquarters of WWII code breakers. I hope you enjoy this piece of history as much as I did! This is Bletchley Park. To all intents and…

Board Games, the POW’s Secret Weapon

While this post made my site last summer too, family visits have me pulling out board games and remembering their role in history- I hope you find it as fascinating as I did! -Anne   My family loves games. We've spent many happy hours around the table, trying to discover if it was Miss Scarlett…

Board Games, the POW’s Secret Weapon

My family loves games. We've spent many happy hours around the table, trying to discover if it was Miss Scarlett or Colonel Mustard whodunit, trying to outbid each other in Rummy Royale, or seeing who can construct the most elaborate Scrabble word. Personally, though, I've never cared for Monopoly. I don't mind loosing a game,…

Spies and Subterfuge: Ben Macintyre’s OPERATION MINCEMEAT

I've always believed in the importance of being honest with my husband. However, when it came to James Bond movies, honesty got me more than I bargained for. My husband and I usually enjoy the same types of books and movies, so my dislike of the tuxedo-clad super spy took him by surprise. "Well, which…