WWII Marines to Return to Iwo Jima to Commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Bloody Battle
WWII veteran and former Marine Hershel Williams, Woody to his buddies, is one of the group of WWII Marines who will be returning to the…
Australia: Fisherman Hooks Century-Old “Pineapple Bomb”
Perth, Western Australia – An area in Perth, the capital of Western Australia, was closed off Tuesday morning, February 24, after a fisherman hooked a “pineapple…
Historic Photo of the Iwo Jima Flag Raising on Its 70th Year
The historic photo of the Iwo Jima flag raising – one of the most iconic images of wartime history – is turning 70 this year. This…
Engineer Undertakes Restoration of WWII Torpedo Boat 219
“Priceless piece of Britain’s maritime history” — that’s how Sommerset engineer Paul Childs describes his latest restoration project, the WWII Torpedo Boat 219. Though many has…
WWII Stories: Remembering the Abomination that was the Battle of Manila
On February 15 some seventy years ago, many lost their lives during the notorious Battle of Manila — the war waged between the American forces…
Museum Uses “Crowdfunding” for the Restoration of Gallipoli Warship HMS M.33
For the first time, the National Museum of the Royal Navy employs crowdfunding for the completion of the restoration of a Gallipoli warship, the HMS M.33.…
Captain Jerry Yellin, the Pilot who Flew WWII’s Last Mission
Let’s get to know one of those who are part of what is now known as the “Greatest Generation” — Captain Jerry Yellin, the pilot…
Search for WWII Hero’s Relatives On for the Unveiling of a Plaque in His Honor
The civic leaders of the Belgian town Linter [formerly known as Drieslinter] are seeking the relatives of WWII hero Flight Lieutenant Alfred Edward David Ashcroft, a navigator…
How the Philippines Became a Refuge for Jews during the Holocaust
During the Holocaust, an unlikely country became a sanctuary for the persecuted Jews — the Philippines. While other countries closed their doors to refugees of…
Philippines: Over 200 WWII Vintage Explosives Excavated in Pangasinan
Pangasinan, Philippines – About 280 unexploded vintage WWII bombs were excavated at a construction site in the town of Bayambang, province of Pangasinan in the Philippines Friday, February …
Lucky HMS Belfast Visitors May Find Rare Commemorative Royal Navy Coins in Their Change
The Royal Mint has issued a commemorative Royal Navy £2 coin in remembrance of the Great War. The Royal navy £2 coin is for sale online but…
Paul Cummins Threatened Over Links of Poppy Installation to War Charities
Paul Cummins, the artist behind the breathtaking poppy installation at the Tower of London last year, reportedly has been the receiving of death threats because…