Other Websites of Interest

BBC Research Facts
A website full of in-depth facts about WWII. A very useful tool for capturing the broader picture of the Second World War.

Canadian Army Newsreels
The assault on Dieppe, although a military disaster, was regarded as one of the Canadian Army's heroic moments. Included in this collection of newsreels is one taken on the parade ground of Witley Camp in Surrey, England, during the presentation of colours to Dieppe Veterans by King George VI who was accompanied by his wife Queen Elizabeth. Please note that to view the newsreels an appropriate version of RealPlayer is required. This can be downloaded from the 'Canadian Army Newsreels' website if required.

Chronology of WWII
Events of World War Two in chronological order.

History of Thursley Society
The society is continually looking for new information about Thursley Village and Tweedsmuir Camp. Find out more about the society's work by clicking this link.

Rural Life Center, Surrey
Founded in 1973, the Rural Life Center in Surrey is an open air museum. As well as artifacts depicting rural life the museum has a Second World War collection that will be expanded over the next three years into a permanent exhibition about the local area's military history and will include artifacts related to Tweedsmuir Camp.

Every summer the Rural Life Centre stages a D-Day Re-enactment, which has grown in popularity and success ever since the event was first held in 2003. Each May hundreds of re-enactors descend onto the museum to give visitors a taste of that momentous day in June 1944.

The Avalon Project at Yale Law School
This Yale University website carries World War II Documents which make a fascinating read. Among other items included are, the Proclamation by Adolf Hitler dated 1 September 1939, Germany's Invasion of Poland, Communique from the German Government to the British Government dated 3 September 1939, the Atlantic Charter and German Surrender Papers.

To Return To Poland Or Not To Return
After WWII, Tweedsmuir Camp was one of many UK military camps occupied by Polish people who were part of the Polish Forces under British command. The answer to the question of why so many felt they were unable to return to Poland following the cessation of the war is explained by Dr Mark Ostrowski in his thesis.