China holds victory over Japan military parade
China has this week held a huge military parade to commemorate the country’s victory over Japan during World War Two. The parade was held in…
World War One cannon stolen from Veterans of Foreign Wars building
A World War One cannon has been stolen from the Veterans of Foreign Wars building in Benton Township, Michigan. The cannon was on display outside…
World War Two tanker wreck discovered off Hawaii
The wreck of a World War Two tanker has been discovered off the coast of Hawaii. The USNS Mission San Miguel was a large fuel…
Amsterdam to repay fines charged to Jews during World War Two
Authorities in the city of Amsterdam have announced that they will be refunding fines that were enforced on Jewish families during the war for late…
Air show insurance premiums soar after Shoreham air crash
[Via] Commemorations for 75 years since the Battle of Britain have been impeded by the recent Shoreham air show crash on the south coast of…
Disney cartoons used to support war effort
A new BBC Radio 4 documentary has explored how Disney characters helped the Allies’ World War Two efforts. Few remember Disney characters during the war,…
One Of These Serviceman Will Be Awarded The First US Air Force Medal of Honor Since The Vietnam War
The US’s highest military honor, the Medal of Honor, has not been awarded to a member of the US Air Force since the Vietnam War.…
4 Top Secret Nazi Weapons That Are Still Part Of Our Military Inventory
During World War Two Nazi research and development of military weapons, aircraft, vehicles and equipment took place on a massive scale. These projects were top…
Eldest of the Wartime Favourites the Beverley Sisters dies
The eldest sister of the famous British female singing trio, the Beverley Sisters, has died aged 91. Joy Beverley was born in 1924 and then…
World War Two Popski’s Private Army Veteran Dies Aged 93
A World War Two reconnaissance veteran who survived the Italian front with Popski’s Private Army has died aged 93. Major John Campbell was honoured with…
The Last Russian Battlefield of WWII – Remains of Russian and Japanese Soldiers Found on Shumshu Island
After Pearl Harbor, the United States came face to face with the reality of the war and an enemy that almost everyone in the Government…
The Wreck of Last Airborne Aircraft Carrier Located off California
The US Navy once had airborne aircraft carrier within its fleet and the last one which crashed in 1935 has been located at the bottom…