At the beginning of 1942, the first group of American G.I.s landed in the United Kingdom to help the war effort. Before long, there were US troops stationed up and down the country.   To bridge the cultural gap between life in the U.S. and the U.K., as well as offer entertainment to troops, the American Red Cross set up clubs in larger towns and cities. Places like Rainbow Corner near Piccadilly Circus in London, and smaller local venues near military bases, hosted dances and other … [Read more...]