Why JFK Kept a Coconut Shell in the Oval Office, as We Know He Had to Abandon His Torpedo Boat
Before John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States, he was a lieutenant in the US Navy during WWII. During his time…
The Cost of GI Life Insurance
Having learned its lesson from the thousands of disgruntled veterans left out to dry after the Great War, the United States government worked to ensure…
Bored USMC Pilots Used Their Planes to Make Ice Cream in WWII
“Necessity is the mother of invention” is a saying we’ve all heard. The American author Henry Petroski is quoted as saying: “Luxury, not necessity, is…
Germany’s Reparation Program for Victims of Hitler’s Atrocities Continues for over 60 Years
During the era of Nazi Germany, Adolf Hitler saw the Jewish people as intruders, undeserving of the livelihood they had in Europe. They were, to…
A Fascinating Look at the Men & Machines of RAF Bomber Command
Members of the Royal Air Force (RAF) formed the majority of the Allies’ Bomber Command during the Second World War. They played an important role…
Judy – The Hero Dog of WW2 Who Survived Ship Sinkings & Prison Camps
Animals of many different species often suffer terribly in times of war, especially those who are directly involved in battle, such as dogs and horses.…
The Longest Day – One Of The Most Famous WW2 Movies, Featuring Many Actors Who Took Part In D-Day
Of all of the movies made about the Second World War’s D-Day landings and the Allied invasion of Normandy, the most famous are undoubtedly Saving…
‘KIA’ – A Rare Look at the Life of an 18-Year-Old German Paratrooper
Jonny Bay a military archaeologist shares a story with us. Certain items found in Germany offer a rare insight into the mind and life of…
Irish President Gave Official Condolences to Nazi Germany on the Suicide of Hitler
Eamon de Valera has largely been forgotten by most of the world outside of the British Isles. However, he was an imposing figure in Irish…
Forgotten Hero of Korea: US General Who Saved the US Eighth Army in Korea & Just Like Patton Died As A Result Of An Accident In His Staff Car
On the December 23, 1950, a military jeep with two occupants was traveling on a dirt road just outside Seoul, Korea. A convoy of trucks…
“The Victors” – More Than Likely One of The Best & Most Overlooked WW2 Movies?
In November 1963, Columbia Pictures released The Victors, a war film which was years ahead of its time. The cast was filled with stars from…
Six Cases in Which Servicemen Did Not Surrender When a War Ended
The history of warfare is full of examples of soldiers who refused to capitulate and continued to offer armed resistance after their side surrendered. Most…