New Book Sheds Light on Ravensbrück Concentration Camp
Ravensbrück was the only concentration camp built by the Nazis specifically for women. Located 50 miles north of Berlin, it opened four months before the…
What a Sound! Vintage WW2 Planes Perform Flyover Tribute to One of the Last of the Few! (Watch)
Percy Beake was one of the last of ‘The Few’ who battled for Britain in the skies over Europe during World War II. He passed…
‘Rudolph Hess: Treachery and Deception’ – Review by Mark Barnes
At the time this book was offered to us my colleague Joris asked me what I thought about the prospect. I have made no secret…
WWII RAF Airman’s Grave Located After 70 Years
Sgt. Arthur Pulman of Liverpool was 19 when the RAF Lancaster bomber that he was a gunner on was shot down over Germany in 1944.…
Decorated WWII Veteran Receives France’s Highest Honor
George Lawson, 97, was one of ten American veterans recognized on Thursday for their contributions to France during World War II. He received the French…
Veterans Consider Wading in National World War II Memorial Pool Is Disrespectful.
The National World War II Memorial is to be found on the National Mall in Washington DC, at the end of the Reflecting Pool, quite…
101st Airborne – Bastogne – The Aid Station Massacre (Watch)
Battlefield guide Reg Jans talks about the murder of between 8 and 15 wounded Americans in an aid station in the village of Foy near…
The Great Stand on the Ugra River – Ending Tatar Dominion Over Moscow
During Medival times, Russia had suffered under the Tatar domination. The leader of the Great Horde, Tsar Akhmat, became very displeased by the disobedience of…
Check Out This Awesome 75th Anniversary Concept Vehicle From Jeep – The Original and Best! (Watch)
In February 1941, Washington Daily News journalist Kathryn Hillyer covered a military publicity event at the U.S. Capitol building. The military claimed to have a…
The Desperate Banzai Charge On Okinawa
On April 6th, 1945, nearing the end World War II, Japanese forces launched a massive air counter-offensive against the invading American military on the island…
Tiger Tank 131 Hand Cranking Engine Start Up (Watch)
The Tiger was a formidable tank. It saw action in Russia, Tunisia, Sicily, Italy and north-west Europe (although production was limited to just 1,354 tanks)…
Australian Company Seeks Exception to Repair Lancaster Bomber
Peter Smythe owns Revers Airbirds in Adelaide, Australia, with his family. They research aircraft and then buy and restore them. Now, he’s interested in a…