Widow of 1 of 5 Sullivan Brothers Killed During WWII Dies at Age 93
During World War Two five Sullivan brothers from Waterloo in Iowa, U.S. were killed in action on the front line. Today the widow of one…
12-Year-Old Girl Traveled 230 Miles To Replace A Flag Stolen From WWII Veteran
A 12-year-old girl traveled more than 230 miles to aid a disabled World War II veteran who is more than seven times older than she…
92-year old D-Day Landings Veteran receives Chevalier Medal
92-year old Fred Amess, of Whangamata, New Zealand, is as pleased as punch! This veteran of the D-Day Landings in Normandy, France has been awarded…
A world of experiences – Air Force service provides local veteran opportunity to travel the globe
By Jeremy P. Amick In 2009, Martin Reid began working for Lincoln University and now serves as the school’s Auxiliary Services Coordinator. These last several…
ARMOURED HUSSARS Volume 2 – Images of the 1st Polish Armoured Division, Normandy, August 1944 – Review by Mark Barnes
It is some time since we saw the first volume of this series and I am pleased to say this latest outing is most welcome. …
Canadians to Celebrate Centennial of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
James Ross Sutherland never talked about his experiences at Vimy Ridge during World War I. “He was a man who was very open and challenged…
King Gwanggaeto – Korea’s Great Conquer
In 374 C.E., in the far east, one of the greatest kings in the history of Korea – King Gwanggaeto the Great is born as…
George H. Bush Narrowly Escaped Being Executed and Eaten By The Japanese in WWII
In September 1944, the USS Finback submarine surfaced a few miles off the coast of Chichi Jima, an island some 700 miles South of Tokyo.…
Treasure Hunters Found Some WWII Tubes In A Forest, They Contained The Most Amazing Things!
Hunting for hidden treasure has long been a romantic and adventurous activity in our history. The Gold Rush spurred a huge migration across the US,…
Five Things You Don’t Know: M4 Carbine (Watch)
The M4 Carbine is the primary infantry weapon of the United States Armed Forces. It replaces the M16 Assault Rifle, which is longer and heavier.…
Broadsword calling Danny Boy – Where Eagles Dare, Facts, Figures & Goofs
Where Eagles Dare is a World War 2 movie that was made in 1968. This movie starred Clint Eastwood, Mary Ure, and Richard Burton. The…
The Family That Survived A U-Boat Attack
Many people fantasize about the excitement, the challenge and the adrenalin rush of high adventure. They envy those who parachute from burning planes, flee from…