The Guest of Ireland, WWII German Airmen
Prisoner of war camps existed across the United Kingdom during World War Two, but they also existed in Ireland. One of them known as the…
Helldiver meets the ‘Beast’ – WWII Radioman reunited with his Aircraft after 70 years
[Via] Staring at a restored Curtiss Helldiver, a World War II airman visited his wartime memories very vividly, and described his feelings as ‘unbelievable, absolutely…
Special Operations Veterans of World War Two to be Honored by France
There are many special operations that took place during World War Two, some of which still remain a secret today. Official documents remain top secret…
The Code Breakers of the First World War – An Exhibition at Bletchley Park Honors the Secret Heroes
[Via] The First World War was all about information and right move at the right time. Every nation and empire involved in the conflict worked…
Using Nukes in Vietnam? The US Military Considered And Rejected It!
In the middle of the Vietnam War, the US was considering using atomic bombs in order to end the frustration with being unable to control…
Augusta Chiwy, The Hero Nurse From Band of Brothers, Dies Aged 94
Augusta Chiwy, a World War Two Belgian veteran nurse who saved the lives of numerous US Soldiers in Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge in…
54 Squadron honoured at Darwin Military Museum
A squadron of British Spitfire pilots have been honored in Australia for their role in helping to protect the north of Australia during World War…
IMAGES OF WAR SERIES SUMMER ROUND UP
The ‘to do’ pile in the Reviews Editor’s man-cave at WHO Towers is in danger of toppling, so it seems like a good time to…
In commemoration of Flight Lt. James Brindley Nicholson and ‘The Few’, Britain’s Typhoon gains the 1940 Colours
[Via] “Bravery is its own reward” echoing through the air at supersonic speeds, as the Royal Air Force colors its Typhoon Fighter Jet with the…
Russia continues to honor Allied soldiers for Arctic Convoys
Russia continues to honor the Allied Sailors who risked their lives and took part in the Arctic Convoys during World War Two. Ever since World…
Shipwrecks of Years Past Visible Along the Shores of Lake Michigan
Fascinating photos from the US Coast Guard after post-winter ice depict several 19th and early 20th century shipwrecks. However, of the five shipwrecks photographed, only…
Pershing Park to Replace World War One monument
Pershing Park in Washington, D.C. is to receive a new World War One memorial. The memorial to be placed has been opened up to the…