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WWII and ATA girls – Unsung Heroines of the Battle of Britain

Contrary to the popular belief, women did play an active and vital role in the Second World War wherever it was possible. A large number…

Under New Management – Captured from the Germans

A collection of pictures of captured German locations and vehicles that are now being used by the Allies. American soldiers hang up their laundry on…

Tanks vs Bridges, Guess Who Lost!

A collection of images of Tanks that proved too heavy for the bridges they were driving on. All but one were taken during the second…

Commemoration ceremonies take place at Nazi concentration camp sites

Commemoration ceremonies have taken place at two Nazi concentration camps marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two. The ceremony at Bergen-Belsen…

Remains of British World War Two soldiers found in Italy

The remains of three British World War Two soldiers have been discovered on an Italian hillside. It is thought the soldiers were blown up by a…

Putin upholds Nazi-Soviet pact to carve up eastern Europe

In the midst of VE Day 70th anniversary commemorations in Europe and around the world, Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly upheld the famous pact…

WATCH: WW2 German MG42 Machine Gun Demonstration

MG42 Machine Gun

This video looks at the MG-42, a World War II German machine gun. It is being fired as part of a demonstration at Dellwood Park, Lockwood,…

British World War Two HUMAN torpedo dies aged 91

A British World War Two officer who commanded a successful human torpedo mission that destroyed two Japanese warships off the coast of Thailand has died…

Underwater photographs reveal Pacific WWII aircraft graveyard

Deep sea divers in the Pacific Ocean have taken never before seen photographs of the wrecks of hundreds of World War Two planes, which crashed…

‘We owe the country’ Father’s influence inspires veteran to give back through military service

military service

By Jeremy P. Ämick As a first-generation citizen of the United States, Jefferson City, Mo., resident Anastasios “Alex” Alexiou possesses a sincere appreciation not only…

Canadian soldier’s World War Two remains finally laid to rest

Canadian soldier

[Via] A Canadian soldier’s World War Two remains have finally been laid to rest in the Netherlands, after he day more than 70 years ago.…

The Story of ‘Six VCs before breakfast’ of Gallipoli

Six VCs before breakfast

[Via] The set of six Victoria Cross medals famously known as the ‘Six VCs before breakfast’ went on display at the Fusiliers Museum, at the…