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//-->WW1 FOOTBALL:THE GREAT CONTROVERSYRBRITAIN’S BEST SELLING MILITARY HISTORY MONTHLYBATTLE OF BRITAINRAFGROUNDUnsung HeroesCREWFooling theLuftwaffeNationalRegistration 1939ChristmasVC HeroPLUS:'MICK' MANNOCK VC GRA MYSTERYVEBOMBED ONTHE BEACHESMinesweeper's BloodyMayhem at DunkirkFIGHTER ACEFinancing Uncle Sam'sAmerican War MachineA TANK ONTOUR - USADECEMBER 2015ISSUE 104UK£4.50www.britainatwar.comShould you wish to correspond with any of the‘Britain at War’team in particular, you can find them listed below:Editor:Andy SaundersAssistant Editor:John AshEditorial Correspondents:Geoff Simpson, Alex Bowers, Mark KhanAustralasia Correspondent:Ken WrightDesigner:Dan Jarman and Matt FullerEDITORIAL ENQUIRIES:Britain at War Magazine,PO Box 380, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 9JATel: +44 (0)1424 752648 or email: contact@britainatwar.com.ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES:For all aspects of advertising in‘Britain at War’Magazineplease contact Alison Sanders, Advertisement Sales ManagerT +44 (0)1780 755131 or email: alison.sanders@keypublishing.com.el:GENERAL ENQUIRIES:For general enquiries and advertising queries pleasecontact the main office at:Britain at War MagazineKey Publishing LtdPO Box 100, Stamford, Lincs, PE9 1XQTel: +44 (0)1780 755131Fax: +44 (0)1780 757261SUBSCRIPTIONS, BINDERS AND BACK ISSUES:Britain at War,Key Publishing, PO Box 300, Stamford, Lincs, PE9 1NAEmail: orders@keypublishing.comFrom theHEN PRESENTING features onthe RAF during either the Firstor Second World Wars it is veryoften the case that the stories we publish tend to focus on the exploits ofpilots and aircrew. Certainly, there may well be a perception that theirswas not only the most dangerous job but also the most ‘glamorous’. Interms of danger, however, those on the ground were very much in thefront line, too. And especially so during the Battle of Britain.This month, to mark the end of the 75thanniversary of Battle of Britainyear, our regular contributor, Chris Goss, examines the role played by groundpersonnel during 1940 and reveals, astonishingly, that well over 300 personneldied on the ground, in Britain, during the period of the battle. Theirs was notby any standards a glamorous role, and they endured hardship and danger witha cheery fortitude that earned them the unfettered admiration of the pilots andaircrew they served. Without these men and women on the ground, the Battle ofBritain could not have been fought and would not have been won. A shame, then,that their role and their sacrifice is so often overlooked in the understandableadulation of ‘The Few’. Behind them, of course, were many faceless and namelessheroes, some of whom gave their all. For them, there is no national memorial andthe focus of commemoration and remembrance for the Battle of Britain inevitablyrests with those who flew. We are pleased, then, to honour the ground personneland to pay tribute to their service and sacrifice during 1940 in the last of ourcommemorative anniversary features linked to the Battle of Britain.Quite apart from those who worked in various trades to keep the aircraft flyingand the fliers looked after, there was another band of non-flying RAF personnelwho performed secret and highly technical work of an electronic war against theLuftwaffe. Theirs was not a shooting war, but it was, instead, an entirely new andcovert form of combating the Germans; electronic warfare. Again, we pay tributeto this remarkable band of RAF men and women who pitted their technicalexpertise and wiles against the Luftwaffe and who worked around the clock toconfound and thwart the raiders. Of this band, it might be said that they perhapsshortened the war. They certainly saved lives. And yet, along with fellow airmenand airwomen across others arms of the service, they went unrecognised. Perhapsmore so than other trades. If, through their deception, a German aircraft wascaptured, they could not trumpet success as would a night-fighter pilot who hadscored a ‘kill’. Theirs was a dark, silent and unspoken war, albeit vital in the airdefence of the United Kingdom.In this issue we pay tribute to the non-flying personnel of the service who,in 1940 and beyond, played a truly major role in the successes of the RAF.These men and women were very much the unsung heroes behind ultimatevictory. To use a slightly clichéd expression: all gave some and some gave all.When remembering The Few we should also remember The Many.WEditorSUBSCRIPTIONS, BINDERS AND BACK ISSUESHOTLINE:+44 (0)1780 480404Or order online at www.britainatwar.comExecutive Chairman:Richard CoxManaging Director/Publisher:Adrian CoxCommercial Director:Ann SaundryProduction Manager:Janet WatkinsGroup Marketing Manager:Martin Steele‘Britain at War’Magazine is published on the last Thursdayof the preceeding month by Key Publishing Ltd.ISSN 1753-3090Printed by Warner’s (Midland) plc.Distributed by Seymour Distribution Ltd. (www.seymour.co.uk)All newsagents are able to obtain copies of‘Britain at War’fromtheir regional wholesaler. If you experience difficulties in obtaining acopy please call Seymour on +44 (0)20 7429 4000.All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part and in any formwhatsoever, is strictly prohibited without the prior, written permissionof the Editor. Whilst every care is taken with the material submitted to‘Britain at War’Magazine, no responsibility can be accepted for lossor damage. Opinions expressed in this magazine do not necessarilyreflect those of the Editor or Key Publishing Ltd.Whilst every effort had been made to contact all copyright holders,the sources of some pictures that may be used are varied and, inmany cases, obscure. The publishers will be glad to make good infuture editions any error or omissions brought to their attention.The publication of any quotes or illustrations on which clearance hasnot been given is unintentional.We are unable to guarantee the bonafides of any of our advertisers.Readers are strongly recommended to take their own precautionsbefore parting with any information or item of value, including, but notlimited to, money, manuscripts, photographs or personal informationin response to any advertisements within this publication.Andy Saunders(Editor)COVER STORYWW1 FOOTBALL:THE GREAT CONTROVERSY© Key Publishing Ltd. 2015https://www.facebook.com/britainatwarmag@britainatwarOn the 21 May 1918, Major Mannock claimed 4 victories inone day. After shooting down a two seater Hannover C typeaircraft in the morning, he led 74 Squadron on an eveningpatrol over Hollebeke in his SE 5 a, D276. At 19.00 thepatrol clashed with Pfalz DIII’s of Jasta16. Two immediatelywent down under Mannock's guns, a third falling minuteslater. One known loss from this engagement was Vzfw HSchorn of Jasta16. This illustration is from a painting by(See also pages 64 – 71 of this issue).RBRITAIN’S BEST SELLING MILITARY HISTORY MONTHLYBATTLE OF BRITAINGROUNDCREWUnsung HeroesRAFNationalRegistration 1939ChristmasVC HeroFooling theLuftwaffePLUS:'MICK' MANNOCK VC GRA MYSTERYVEBOMBED ONTHE BEACHESMinesweeper's BloodyMayhem at DunkirkFIGHTER ACEFinancing Uncle Sam'sAmerican War MachineA TANK ONTOUR - USADECEMBER 2015ISSUE 104UK£4.50www.britainatwar.com3FEATURES25 FOR A DEAD CAUSE – FINAL GALLIPOLI VCThe heroic and selfless final act of the last Gallipoli VC winner acentury ago this Christmas. Steve Snelling tells the remarkablestory of ‘Vic’ Smith.64 HE MUST BE MISSING - MANNOCK VC34 TO CATCH A DORNIERMajor ‘Mick’ Mannock, the RAF’s highest scoring fighter pilot, wasdowned over no-man’s land and buried by the Germans, althoughhis grave later became lost. We examine suggestions that he maylie in a CWGC cemetery as an unknown airman.The gruesome journey of a British minesweeper involved in theDunkirk Evacuations is harrowingly recounted by an un-namedSub-Lieutenant who sailed on board the heroic vessel.Andy Saunders explains just how RAF Intelligence managed todown a sneaky Luftwaffe bomber through electronic subterfuge andwithout firing a shot - much to the surprise of the captured crew!John Ash outlines the events of September 1939 and unfolds thestory of a 65,000 strong 'army' and their undertaking to register theentire British population.72 BOMBED ON THE BEACHES58 REGISTERING FOR WARContentsISSUE 104DECEMBER 201525FOR A DEAD CAUSE4www.britainatwar.com58REGISTERING FOR WAR90 TRIBUTE TO ‘THE MANY’Editor’s ChoiceIn our final feature marking the 75thanniversary year of the Battleof Britain, Chris Goss pays tribute to the ‘forgotten’ casualties ofthat battle, the indomitable RAF ground crew. The roll of honourincluded the RAF’s youngest casualty.98 TANK ON TOURAlexander Nicholl tracks the route of the mighty armoured beastthat was Britannia, an iron-clad ambassador sent to North Americato raise funds for the war effort against the Central Powers.78 THE FINAL SEASONAlexandra Churchill and Andrew Holmes discuss anothercontroversy surrounding the ‘beautiful game’ during the First WorldWar - the sport’s Red Card and wartime football match restrictions.REGULARS6 BRIEFING ROOM21 FIELD POSTThe latest news and events for your diary.Your letters, input and feedback.42 FIRST WORLD WAR DIARYOur monthly analysis of the First World War’s key events reachesDecember 1915. The fighting continues, with a British unitbecoming trapped and the Germans sustaining an unusual defeatin Africa.The Editorial Team present their thoughts on some new titles,including our Book of The Month, an index of every survivingHawker Hurricane fighter.We highlight some of December 1915’s awards as Gazetted in theLondon Gazette and Lord Ashcroft presents another in his ‘Hero ofthe Month’ series.This month’s iconic object of the First World War is the ubiquitoussoldier’s identity disc.75: THE 'FEW' POWsE!daUSIVter UpBATTLEEXCLLancaste88 RECON REPORT108 GREAT WAR GALLANTRY50 RIVER OF BLOODPeter Hart presents an accountthrough the words of the soldiers ofthe Durham Light Infantry of one ofthe regiment’s bloodiest actions –crossing the Volturno River.114 THE FIRST WORLD WAR IN OBJECTSED 100thITIONBAT TLE OFBRITA INFBBMOF BRITAIN: NARROW ESCAPESRTALLBOYSWEAPONBUSTERSDAMSTRIKEBACKHLYRY MONTARY HISTOING MILITBEST SELLBRITAIN’SSUNK BYSTUKASEnglishRChannelOrdealBRITAIN’S BEST SELLING MILITARYHISTORY MONTHLYSPITFIREWreckageRecoveredBLACK HORSECHRISTMAS GIFT!A subscription to❅Britain at War makesa great gift this Christmas.See pages 48 and 49 for details.VTAKES ONTHEROHEERANVETWINTERVIEmanMeet thethewho servedWW2whole ofAUGUST1002015ISSUETHE GRE AT WARKITCHENWW1 LEADERSLUFTW:AFFE:Low-LevelAttackARNHsHoldingEM:Crossro theadsPLUS❅❅❅ISSUE 100NCOMPETITIOTOP PRIZESClosing Date:201530th Sept.SHGS: WELOHERO LANDINSALERN DERS SPEAKLewis Evans VCINVATHEnd interviews from the frontFirst-haUK£4.50+ CHURCHILL and the RACE TO THE'I TRIED TOREBEL OFTEAR OUT HISTHE RAJ:WINDPIPE'SIKH VC HEROBurma Horror RelivedHis story in fullUK£4.50ER AT GALLIPOLISEAOCTOBER2015ISSUE102❅NEWS FEATURES15 1940 - 2015 IN RETROSPECTBattle of Britain 75thAnniversary Year look-back atcommemorative events.Ground-breaking research leads to Channel IslandsAircrew Memorial.18 CHANNEL ISLANDS AIRCREW TRIBUTE98TANK ON TOURwww.britainatwar.com5
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