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BELSEN – Review by Phil Hodges

Phil Hodges
BELSEN

The name Belsen is synonymous with a vision of hell. We automatically think of the pictures we’ve seen of the twisted bodies being thrown unceremoniously…

A multi-generational tribute

multi-generational tribute

This is an articles of a veteran who served in three wars and is the recipient of the Silver Star medal and the French Legion…

ARSENAL OF DEMOCRACY – Review by Nate Sullivan

Nate Sullivan
ARSENAL OF DEMOCRACY

On the night of December 29, 1940, at the very same moment the Luftwaffe was raining down bombs over London, American President Franklin Roosevelt addressed…

An unexpected adventure

unexpected adventure

Retired farmer came of age during Second World War By Jeremy P. Amick It takes one only a few minutes of mild conversation with Henry…

‘Real things for real people’

real people

American heavy metal band promotes resources to assist veterans By Jeremy P. Amick Five Finger Death Punch (5FDP)—an American heavy metal band from Las Vegas—has…

THE KAISER’S PIRATES – Review by Mark Barnes

Mark Barnes
KAISER'S PIRATES

Unlike her long established rival, at the start of hostilities the German navy was a young arm short on traditions and heritage. The Kaiser, looking…

THE MEN WHO GAVE US WINGS – Review by John Henry Phillips

Mark Barnes
WINGS

A few weeks ago I was handed a book to review on the life and exploits of Australia’s most successful flying ace, Robert A. Little,…

COMMANDO DESPATCH RIDER – Review by Phil Hodges

Phil Hodges
COMMANDO DESPATCH RIDER

WW2 memoirs come thick and fast these days. There’s everything from the D-Day hero who parachuted into Normandy fighting his way through an enemy held town…

Digging freedom’s well – Aviation veteran’s career spans nearly four decades, three wars

Like so many young men who have tried their hand at a higher education, Al Nichols made the decision to leave his studies at Lincoln…

Soldierly devotion – Letters and photos provide insight into local veteran’s WWI experience

Stored in a dusty plastic container are dozens of letters and photographs from a man who served during a war nearly a century ago. Though…

A tail-gunner’s adventure

This is an article on veteran Bob Buell, who served in the Army Air Corps in World War II. World War II veteran shares story…

Honoring an elite ‘Crüe’

‘Crüe’

This article is regarding the presentation of a veterans award to the band Motley Crue: Rock legends Mötley Crüe recognized for support of veterans By…