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Polish Agency Looking to Remove Soviet-era Monuments

An agency in Poland is trying to have Soviet monuments removed from the streets and installed in “educational parks”. The agency claims that the monuments…

A 90 Year Old Decorated War Veteran Returns to D-day Beaches For The First Time

John Mcilroy Shanks is a war hero who bravely fought in World War II over seven decades ago. He has made a moving pilgrimage to…

A motive of preservation – Air Force pilot from Missouri killed in action during Vietnam War

As a young man growing up in Tipton, Mo., James Franklin Lang had a fascination with the skies — an interest that later led to his…

Re-enactment Petsamo–Kirkenes Offensive – Russian Style!

The Petsamo-Kirkenses Offensive was referred to as the “Tenth Shock,” one of the most important military operations lead by Red Army in 1944. The term “Stalin’s…

The 100th Anniversary Of The Watery Grave of Lord Horatio Kitchener

June 5th, 2016, marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Lord Kitchener One of the most iconic images from WWI is the recruitment poster…

John Glenn, Astronaut and Senator Flew 59 Combat Missions In WWII And Shot Down 3 Russian MiG-15s in Korea

John Glenn, born July 18th, 1921, is currently the oldest living former U.S. senator. Before his 25-year career in the Senate (1974-1999), however, he earned…

5 Epic One-Man Dare Devil Rampages In The History in War

The mood of war is one of frustration, chagrin, and uncertainty. Some choose to fight on to the bitter end, even snatching victory from seemingly…

Top 10 Military Disasters in War History

For every victory, there is a defeat. Some are worse than others, however. Victories are brought about by military blunders committed by the other side. This…

Top 10 US & UK Military Vehicles that Won WWII

Besides the men that put their lives on the line, it were the military vehicles that supported them and made their effort a possibility. For…

League of German Girls, the Nazi Organisation To Teach Girls Their Duties As Bearers Of Aryan Heirs (Pictures)

The League of German Girls, in German; Bund Deutscher Mädel, or BDM was the girls’ wing of the Nazi Party youth movement. It was founded…

TANKFEST 25-26 JUNE – Only Sunday Tickets Left!

With only a month to go, this year’s TANKFEST, presented by World of Tanks, is close to selling out – with only Sunday tickets left!…

96th Bomb Group Veteran Dies At Battle of Britain Bunker During his “Final Mission”

Melvin Rector has always regretted not returning to England, where he had served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. This year the…