History: Love and Death in WWII

The British National Archives have uncovered their monthly trove of fascinating free insights into the shadowlands of history. In November they offer free pdf downloads of documents about American G.I.s and their "girl friends" during the long wait for D-Day.

Also of interest this months: Sarah Mugabe's application to stay in UK (FCO 36/717) Go to DocumentsOnline to view the images

Harry St John Bridger Philby's detention in India and deportation without legal authority (HO 45/23780) Go to DocumentsOnline to view the images

Randolph Churchill's request for comfort supplies (HS 9/316/2) Go to DocumentsOnline to view the images