Skull from the Battle of Culloden 3D scanned for replication
3D digital scanning technology has been used to recreate a model of a skull from the battlefields of Culloden. The section of skull that has…
The Netherlands “Adopt-A-Grave” Program Praised by U.S. Families
In 1945 the people of The Netherlands started a program named “Adopt-A-Grave” to show their appreciation to the U.S. soldiers who sacrificed their lives for,…
World War Two Shipwrecks Sought in ‘Graveyard of the Atlantic’
The area where many World War Two vessels lie wrecked at the bottom of the sea has become known as the ‘Graveyard of the Atlantic’.…
The Last Great Tank Battle of the 20th Century
The “last great tank battle of the 20th century” took place on February 26, 1991, in the Battle of 73 Easting. The 2nd Armored Cavalry…
Did You Know? More Than 50,000 French Soldiers Lost Limbs in WWI
During WWI many soldiers, from all sides lost their limbs in combat. Military doctors risked their lives to save these soldiers but the conditions in…
A Veteran and his Experiences in the Last Days of WWII
It was the middle of the night in March 1945 at the end of WWII. Leland Hortman’s army unit received orders to cross the Rhine…
Confusion over the Trial of a SS medic from Auschwitz
This week the trial of a medic who served at Auschwitz is verging on collapse when the accused, 95-year-old, Hubert Zafke, was declared unfit to stand trial…
School Pupils Visit World War I Battlegrounds in Belgium and France
The History of WW I is very important for children today. Our age is still shaped by that horrific event. The younger generation often familiar…
War Veterans and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Those who survived a war, are often scarred for life by their experiences. Many suffer problems, including the condition known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder…
Over 70 Years After The Battle, WWII Vet Awarded Silver Battle Star
Robert Barcus, a decorated WWII veteran, realized after being discharged from service that he was due one more award. The army had failed to award him…
80th Anniversary Flight of the Spitfire
On 5th March 1936, a little four year old girl accompanied her parents and her two younger brothers on a grand adventure. It was nearly…
Antique rifles discovered in Northern Ireland
Members of the Orange Order have discovered 10 antique rifles that have been stashed away in a cupboard for over 100 years. The cupboard where…