World War Two veterans rewarded after 70 years
World War Two veterans are being rewarded for their service on the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two. 93 year old US…
World War One hero from Barrow to be commemorated
A World War One hero from Barrow in Cumbria in the north of England is to be honored for his role in the Gallipoli campaign…
Battle of Britain veteran’s new memoir of his flying days
[Via] Wing Commander Tom Neil served with the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain 75 years ago. Now he has launched a new…
Gavrilo Princip Statue Unveiled in Serbia
[Via] A controversial statue of Gavrilo Princip has been built and unveiled in Serbia. Gavrilo Princip has been blamed for causing the outbreak of World…
Married couple discover fathers who met during World War Two
A married couple who met more than 50 years ago have discovered that their fathers had a connection during World War Two. Ed Heron who…
97 Year Old World War Two Veteran’s Medals Stolen Whilst In Hospital
A 97 year old World War Two veteran has had his war medals stolen from his home while he was sick in hospital. William Fearn,…
The Bookkeeper of Auschwitz Sentenced To Four Years Imprisonment
Oskar Gröning a 94 year old former Nazi officer has been found guilty of contributing to the mass murder of thousands of prisoners at Auschwitz concentration…
Silver and Bronze Stars for 101 year old US Army veteran
A World War Two veteran has been awarded the Silver and Bronze Stars for his service during the war, 70 years after the war has…
World War One Trenches To Be Reconstructed In Glasgow
[Via] During the 100 years commemorations, a park in Scotland is due to recreate World War One trenches that resemble the Great War’s frontline. The project…
HG Wells Foresaw A Future With Nuclear Bombs
[Via] HG Wells the famous fiction writer was one of the first to write about an atomic bomb more than thirty years before the atomic…
Disused Cold War Norfolk Radar base for sale: £2,500,000
A disused Cold War Radar base in Norfolk, England has been put up for sale by the Royal Air Force. RAF Neatishead first opened as an airfield during…
Battle of Britain pilot recalls war time experience
The Battle of Britain is one of the most well-known and iconic battles of World War Two. This year is the 75th anniversary of the…