Crossword Hints at Leak in D-Day Plans
An MI5 official doing his crossword in May of 1944 discovered a potential leak in plans for D-Day. Several clues were put in the puzzle…
Vietnam Veteran Looks for Long-Lost Child
A Vietnam veteran by the name of Jerry Quinn finally decided to embark on a journey to find his long-lost son. His voyage is not…
Forgiving the War Crimes of WWII
The Second World War brimmed with war crimes committed by Nazi officials, not surprising given the very nature of the Holocaust. These atrocities were given…
Injured Teenager Survived Battle of Jutland
The Battle of Jutland was one of the most treacherous battles at sea during World War I. Edgar Ellis, who joined the war effort when…
Blockbuster from WWII Found in Italy
A blockbuster explosive was found last October in a field in Italy, resulting in the evacuation of tens of thousands. While well over one hundred…
Greece Demands Reparations for Second World War
Reparations are a touchy issue when it comes to the Second World War. Generally, any that need to be made are negotiated by treaty at…
Canadian Sailors Permitted to Wear Arctic Star
The Arctic Star has not existed very long, but already it has sparked a slight degree of controversy due to a Governor General’s hesitation to…
B-29 ‘Danny-Mite’ Flight Engineer Shares Experience
Vic Morris, a flight engineer from the B-29 known as the Danny-Mite, has felt guilty for the bulk of his life for surviving the…
Fully Intact WWII Shell Discovered in Moscow Church
A WWII shell was recently discovered in a Moscow church, having never blown up in the past seventy or so years. It was discovered in…
Deceased Bomber Command Veteran Unable to Receive Award
A WWII veteran who served in the Royal Air Force recently passed away before he could finally attain the long-sought after Bomber Commander Clasp. Gordon…
France is Educated on Anzac Day
Anzac Day education in France is on the rise. France houses a number of dead soldiers from many wars, and that includes Australian soldiers who…
D-Day Memorial Honors Man Responsible for Its Creation
The National D-Day Memorial came into being in 2001. It was brought about at the behest of a man named Bob Slaughter, a member of…