Welcome to It’s all in the Past! This blog site explore all things 20th century, with a specific focus on the Second World War, along with book and film reviews. I hope you enjoy!
Recent posts
Queen Elizabeth II during the Second World War
On the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, I felt it fitting to write this quick blog on her role during the Second World War. … More Queen Elizabeth II during the Second World War
S is for… the Secret Operations Executive
This blog explores the Special Operations Executive, set up in the Second World War to carry out espionage and subversion in enemy territory. … More S is for… the Secret Operations Executive
R is for… the first Allied crossing of the Rhine
A turning point in the Second World War, this blog examines the first Allied crossing of the Rhine in March, 1945 … More R is for… the first Allied crossing of the Rhine
Q is for… Q-Ships
Q-ships were employed in World War Two as a way to confuse enemy U-boat operators into attacking the wrong ships. This short blog explores the idea around Q-ships. … More Q is for… Q-Ships
P is for… the Invasion of Poland
The invasion of Poland was the catalyst in starting the Second World War. This blog explores what happened in those first months of the war. … More P is for… the Invasion of Poland
N is for… the Normandy campaign
This blog is a whistle-stop tour of the D-Day invasion and subsequent Normandy campaign carried out by the Allies in the latter years of the Second World War. … More N is for… the Normandy campaign
M is for… the ‘Make Do and Mend’ scheme
This blog explores the British home front clothing scheme, ‘Make Do and Mend’, and the struggles of wartime clothing rationing … More M is for… the ‘Make Do and Mend’ scheme
L is for… the rise of the Luftwaffe
This blog in the A-Z WWII series briefly explores the rise of the German Luftwaffe across the interwar years … More L is for… the rise of the Luftwaffe
K is for… Kamikaze Pilots
K is for… Kamikaze pilots. This blog is a heavy read due to the topic and may cause some readers distress. … More K is for… Kamikaze Pilots
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