Daily Archives: September 20, 2011
Arnhem hero’s valour questions accuracy of ‘A Bridge Too Far’ film
By Calvin Palmer On this day 67 years ago, a 21-year-old from Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, was killed during the Battle of Arnhem. John “Jack” Baskeyfield, a lance sergeant with the South Staffordshire Regiment, which formed part of the 1st Airborne Division … Continue reading
Filed under History, Movies, Second World War, Uncategorized, United Kingdom, World War Two
London calling brings joy to Stokies living overseas
By Calvin Palmer Stoke City took on Tottenham Hotspur at the Britannia Stadium in a third round tie of the Carling Cup. It was a game side neither side wanted since both clubs are involved in the Europa League and … Continue reading →
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