Alex Kershaw
British-born historian of the Second World War living in the United States; author of The Bedford Boys, The Liberator, The First Wave and Against All Odds.
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Their wordsGeneral Alexander Patch was one of the finest American leaders of World War II
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Their wordsHow wonderful – the responsibility of gratitude is passed from one generation to the next. If only this happened in the United States and elsewhere.
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Their wordsthe youthful joy he still projects – a lesson to us all. Smile, be grateful, think of the big picture, enjoy every day, dance to the music of time.
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Their wordsThe finest Hungarian footballer of all time, and the sport’s first international superstar.
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Their wordshe was an outlier, a supreme predator, arguably the finest P-51 pilot of the war.
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Wartime rationing limits sparked innovation in 1940s fashion, producing looks still loved today.
Their wordsThe industry had to adapt to strict wartime rationing, but these limits sparked innovation, creating looks that women still adore today.