‘A job to do’ – Army veteran discusses WWII service in North Africa and Italy
By Jeremy P. Amick When Forest Clark began working at the former Tweedie Footwear Corporation in Jefferson City, Mo., in December 1941, the United States’…
Tale of World War Two Pacific survival surfaces
The story of World War Two Pacific survival by a veteran who was presumed dead and lost at sea, but in fact survived, has been…
Sir Nicholas Winton, the “British Schindler” Who Saved 669 Children From Nazi Extermination
On the Fist of July, this year, a hero died at the age of 106 years. What made him a hero? His actions, his humbleness,…
Ten of the Worst Concentration Camps in WW2: A List of Famous Concentration Camps and the # of Dead
In 1933, the first Nazi concentration camp was built in Dachau, Germany to imprison dissidents. Heinrich Himmler took over in 1934 and start arresting “racially undesirable…
Most Famous Military Manhunts Of All Time
There have been many military manhunts in history, most directed at one leader or man who has caused destruction, chaos and devastation to people around…
The Legacy of Unrecognized Patriots – The Filmmakers who filmed the Atomic Explosions
With the release of previously classified footage from the early Cold War period, a new debate about the role and fate of ‘unrecognized patriots’ of…
VOICES FROM THE FRONT – Review by Dr Wayne Osborne
I want to let Peter Hart tell you what his excellent new book is about: “This is an oral history of the British military involvement…
The Panda onboard Dambusters Raids is ‘Priceless’
The state of the War is such that those involved cling to every little thing that reminds them of the peaceful life ahead. In the…
Mystery Ulfberht Viking sword has archaeologists stumped
More than 170 swords bearing the “ULFBERHT” inscription have been found in several European countries, mainly in Norway, Finland, Estonia and Latvia. There are fewer…
P-51 Twilight Tear .50 Caliber Machine Gun Testing
Check out this video of the restored P-51 Mustang Twilight Tear – testing the fully operational .50 caliber machine guns! The aircraft is owned by Ron…
The Greatest Fighter Pilots – Erich Hartmann “The Black Devil”
Erich Hartmann was a fighter pilot in the German Luftwaffe (air force) and the most successful fighter ace in history. During World War II he…
When Boys Grow Up: Massive WWII Dioramas Built With Lego
What happens when boys who play with Lego grow up? They build even bigger things from Lego! We’ve collected some of the best Lego dioramas…