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Oldest World War Two bomb Squad Veteran Reaches 99

The last surviving founding member of the British Army’s World War Two bomb squad has reached the age of 99. Captain John Hannaford lives in…

The Army Goes In – The Suez Crisis of 1956

The Suez Crisis comprised of an invasion by Israel of Egypt in late 1956, Britain and France soon followed in this invasion. The aim of…

WWII Grave Site Reunion as Twins are Finally Together Again

According to their family, twins James and Michael Reilly were inseparable. They grew up in Queens, New York City, and did absolutely everything in each…

USAF’s horror year 1950, loss of 6 aircraft in 7 weeks, incl. a B-36 with Nuclear bomb! by The Dakota Hunter.

February 13, 1950. Dramatic story of a Convair B-36 B Peacemaker losing an Atomic Bomb!  USAF’s Strategic Air Command’s  long range Bomber ( with tail…

4 Funny Urban Legends of War

Usually when we think of urban legends we think of dark and mysterious stories that make us want to lock our doors. When we think…

For Sale: SdKfz 251 D Replica – A Re-enactors Dream!

The Museum of military vehicles Smrzovka offers 1 SdKfz 251 D replica (fully restored, running condition with Tatra engine) and 4 OT-810 vehicles. The Museum…

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…

A Veteran Of The Normandy Landings – To brightly shine again?

During 2015 we saw the world remember the events of seventy years earlier and the end of World War 2, each passing day we lose…

Truly Inaccurate War Films To Hit The Big Screen

When sitting down to watch war movies, most audiences expect that the accounts are as true to what actually happened as possible, especially since they…

Amazing Facts About The Junkers Ju-87 Stuka

The Stuka got its nickname from the German word Sturzkampfflugzeug or dive-bomber, the official designation was Junkers Ju-87. The first plane prototype Stuka flew in…

Why You Can’t Take Selfies At Auschwitz

A British novelist and journalist, Anthony Horowitz, recently made a plea for the banning of self-photography – the taking of “selfies” – at the Auschwitz…

World War Two British and Japanese veterans come together for reconciliation

World War Two British and Japanese veterans have reconciled and shaken hands more than 70 years after the end of the war. The Japanese were…