Canal Waterway Defence
Pillboxes | Anti-Tank | Bridges | Defence
Bridges and Canal WW2 Preparations
With the outbreak of WW2 preparations were made to defend the mainland infrastructure in the event of a German invasion.
Plans included using the canal network for defence and there are still plenty of historic structures and pillboxes to be found across the network.
Vintage USA Insignias Easy to Follow Guide
USA WW2 Rank Insignias USA Non-Commissioned
USA Insignia Vintage Guide
We may know a little about the 40s music scene, however, if like us, you are a novice to WW2 living history, this will help.
Understanding rank insignias is certainly a great starting point to identify and verify information when you are looking for authenticity.
The rank guide includes, Private First Class, Corporal, Technician 5th Grade, Sergeant, Master Sergeant, First Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, Technician Sergeant and, Private
Old Time Radio Station
Wireless Broadcasts
1940s Radio OTR War Propaganda
Old-time wireless was a powerful tool during the war years, maintaining morale with regular broadcasts was essential..
Propaganda warfare was a new science, and one that would be used to its maximum potential by both sides.
It was no secret broadcasting was going to play a major part in communicating with the general public during the war.
The radio was the primary weapon of the Nazi propaganda war efforts that were pioneering the use of recent technology.
Shortly after the break out of World War II, the German propagandists were transmitting eleven hours a day.
By the summer of 1940s radio broadcasts towards the United States had become critical.
London Blitz Strict Air Raid Precautions
Doodlebug | V1 Rocket | V2 Flying Bomb | Blackout
London Blitz | WW2 | ARP | Propaganda
Big Ben plunges into darkness as London goes dark for five years!
Big Ben's lights turned off for 5 years, 123 days and the country braced itself for the war.
Little did they know what was to follow with the horrors of the London Blitz.
Air Raids Were Inevitable Strict Blackout Regulations Were Enforced
Everybody was prepared for the worst with the propaganda war in full swing from both allied and axis countries.
Turning the countries lights out finally drove home the reality of war with sweeping blackout restrictions which would be enforced rigorously.
Swing Music Lyrics and Narcotics
Opium | Cocaine | Marijuana | Reefer
Narcotics references and music lyrics
Fats Waller | Cab Callaway | Trixie Smith | The Ink Spots
As we listened to vintage music lyrics, it became alarmingly apparent how many recordings made casual references to what is now deemed an illegal substance.
These references were made, not just by unknown bands, but also by some of the swing periods most prominent artists including Fats Waller and Cab Callaway.
Free Airtime For Vintage Artists
Bands | Soloist | Vocalists | Vintage Performers
Get Your Music on Air
We are on the lookout for vintage artists with recorded material, and giving away FREE airtime!
If you have recorded material and would like to get FREE airtime then read on.
There are some fantastic artists on the retro entertainment circuit and we know many have produced CDs and online albums.
