US commemorates Battle of Iwo Jima after 70 years
The Battle of Iwo Jima took place 70 years ago, as the United States advanced across the Pacific islands towards the Japanese mainland. Across the…
Japan’s World War Two kamikaze legacy
Japan’s kamikaze pilots during World War Two were trained to die with their aircraft, in order to inflict as much damage and destruction on the…
Treasure hunters on Nazi Amber Room search
Treasure hunters in Germany believe they have found the hiding place of the lost Amber Room, which was looted by the Nazis from the Soviet…
Anniversary of Allied bombing of Dresden continues to cause controversy
On the 70th anniversary of the Allied bombing of Dresden, the British Prime Minister, David Cameron, is standing by the RAF heroes who took part…
Edward and Mrs Simpson found to be friends with the Nazis
Documents found at the end of World War Two revealed how Edward and Mrs Simpson were friends of Hitler and sympathisers of the Nazi regime.…
Chinese-American Korean War Navy Cross & Silver Star winner dies at 88
A Chinese-American Korean War veteran has been found dead in his home in Washington, US, at the age of 88. Kurt Chew-Een Lee was a…
100 year commemorations for Allies’ World War One Gallipoli campaign
It is 100 years since the Allies began their Gallipoli campaign in the south of Turkey during World War One. Now centenary commemorations are taking…
World War Two movie: The Bridge on the River Kwai
The Bridge on the River Kwai is one of British film-makers’ great depictions of World War Two. The movie, directed by David Lean and starring…
How planes were detected in WWII, before and after Radar
Before radar was invented, the military had to rely on other, more primitive methods of detecting the enemy and monitoring its own forces. In World…
World War Two Iwo Jima photograph symbol of victory
On February 23rd 1945 the battle of Iwo Jima was almost won, as soldiers from the US Marines’ 28th Regiment, 5th Division, made it to the…
‘I knew I was going’ Vietnam service earns local veteran Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts
By Jeremy P. Ämick When graduating from Russellville (Mo.) High School in 1965, Dennis Smith did not question whether he would someday receive a draft…
World War Two PT-305 patrol boat goes under restoration
A World War Two patrol torpedo boat, PT-305, is being restored and renovated so that it can once again be a fully functioning, passenger-carrying…