We were all involved in the war effort
Local veteran discusses service in WAVES during World War II By Jeremy P. Amick Prior to World War II, service in the United States military…
Friendships that last a lifetime
Retired barber describes Alaskan-based service with armored regiment By Jeremy P. Amick Reunions can be a joyous occasion— looking back on the good times that…
The M1 Helmet of World War Two – the “steel pot”
By Olivier C. Dorrell The US M1 helmet is perhaps one of the most iconic items of military equipment, made famous not only in period…
Bart Vanderveen Award for 2014 goes to John Blackman
After the Battle is pleased to announce that John Blackman has been nominated for the Bart Vanderveen Award for 2014 which was presented to him…
Reinvigorating the spirit – World War II naval service directs veteran to career in the ministry
By Jeremy P. Amick With a slight accent revealing his northern upbringing, mid-Missouri resident Walter Evenson recounted his journey from childhood to service in the…
The Western Heights, Dover – By Phil Hodges
Next weekend sees one of the most historic venues for multi period living history taking centre stage, for it’s that time of year when Dover’s…
D-Day in Portsmouth – A Very British D-Day Celebration by John Henry Phillips
There was a noticeable romanticism as I stood on the same ground that men fought so strongly for on June 6th 1944. Despite visiting the…
The Atlantic Wall – A ‘Beginners’ Guide for visitors by Phil Hodges
As a fairly regular visitor to the Pas-De-Calais I decided one day to make a trip to France with the sole purpose of discovering the…
Face-to-face with history
This is an article on a U.S. Air Force veteran, who witnessed some very amazing event in Air Force history: Veteran witnessed firsthand many historical…
FINAL DRIVE – A Dorset misadventure – by Mark Barnes
The best laid plans of mice and men are always game for a laugh. The WHO command team had been planning a meet up between…
Air Force veteran: ‘They are our support’
Air Force veteran praises the support of the military spouse By Jeremy P. Amick Russellville, Mo., resident Larry Crocker obtained a twofold appreciation for the…
We anchored just off of Utah Beach
World War II service of Merchant Marine saved for posterity June 6, 1944: The Allied invasion of Normandy begins. This date, known as “D-Day,” generally…