Gallipoli Casualty’s mess tin brings history to life in Canberra
As she prepared for the commemorations of the 100th anniversary of World War I, Dianne Rutherford, a curator at the Australian War Memorial (AWM), made…
Cold War Mission Honed Fine Reputation of Tennessee “Fly Boys”
The National Guard of the United States is a reserve military force. The majority of the National Guard airmen and soldiers hold full-time civilian jobs while…
German Propaganda Newsreel: Battle for Normandy And Warsaw Uprising (Watch)
This German Propaganda newsreel is thought to be from early August in 1944. At this period in time, the Allies are still being held off…
Royal Navy officer who seized Enigma machine from a raided German U-Boat has died aged 95
A Royal Navy veteran and hero has died aged 95. Lieutenant Commander David Balme led the team who stole the Nazis’ infamous Enigma machine after…
Nazi German Special Forces: Brandenburg Regiment – you have heard of them, right?
The Brandenburg Regiment, part of Germany’s Nazi special forces, was created by Captain Theodor von Hippel. Hippel was a military man, who had served in…
92 Year Old 101st Airborne Veteran Jim Martin Runs “Currahee!” (Watch)
Jim “Pee Wee” Martin – An original “Toccoa Man” of Col. Sink’s 506th PIR / 101st Airborne Division in WWII runs “Currahee Mountain” in Surrey,…
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…