WWII-Era Bomb Found And Detonated Near Florida State University Campus
A World War II-era bomb was found at a construction site near the campus of the Florida State University. An Air Force explosives team dug…
At 92, This WWII Veteran Recalls The Final Days Of The War
Lou Martinez spent seven years in an orphanage in East Chicago. He remembers that the nuns there were strict in their discipline. “They had their…
Ruth Gruber, Journalist and Humanitarian During WW2, Has Died Aged 105 Years Old
Ruth Gruber rushed in to work the morning she saw the news that 1,000 Jewish refugees were being brought to the US. The refugees were…
The Slow Disappearance Of WWII-Era Shipwrecks Is Being Investigated
The governments of Britain and the Netherlands are investigating the disappearance of several World War II shipwrecks from the Pacific Ocean. The wrecks were first…
This Young US Soldier Died Serving His Country During The Korean War – Now His Remains Have Returned Home
The remains of a U.S. serviceman, Army Cpl. Wayne Minard, of Furley, Kansas, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial…
This Group Of Australian Farmers Restore And Use WWII-Era Tanks On Their Farms
Members of the Busted Arse Tank Repairs and Co. use World War II-era tanks to work their farms in rural Australia. Matt McMahon is a…
The 136 Missing World War II Sailors Who Died In An Explosion While At Anchor In New York Harbor
One of the enduring mysteries of World War II is the whereabouts of 136 crew members of the USS Turner. The ship sank in New…
This WWII Tank Veteran Was Consulted For The Movie “Fury” – But Had Never Heard Of Brad Pitt
Ray Stewart is a 93-year-old veteran of World War II. He spent the war as a tank gunner and driver. Three years ago, he was…
Tragic Deaths On An English School Tour To Germany In The 1930s Were Used As Propaganda By The Nazis
On April 17 of this year at the Gasthaus zum Hof in the German village of Hofsgrund, some residents sat around contemplating the details of…
30 Vintage WW2 Pics – The Awesome Modified Allied Tanks Used At The D-Day Landings
‘Hobart’s Funnies’ were tanks, the brainchild creation of Percy Hobart, nicknamed ‘Hobo.’ In the end, they played a vital role in the success of the…
The Restored B-29 Superfortress “Doc” Was Made Airworthy By The Dedication Of Veterans And Volunteers
Tony Mazzolini had a big plan. A very big plan, it turns out. The Korean War vet became obsessed with restoring the last restorable B-29…
WWII Vets Share Wartime Memories at National Veterans Day Commemoration
A small group of World War II veterans shared stories of courage and service at the annual Veterans Day ceremony in Washington, DC. William Tippins…