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The Memorial Made from Propellers that Pays Tribute to Two Pilots

A touching memorial to 2 World War I pilots who died in a tragic mid-air collision can be found in the county of Essex, England.…

For Sale: Vintage Truck that Helped French Winemakers Fight the Germans

A classic French truck and movie prop that was used by winemakers and the Resistance during World War II is up for auction. Discovered amongst…

New ‘Call of Duty’ Game Goes Back to WW2… But When?

The new ‘Call of Duty’ will be set during World War II, according to a recent leak. Not a great surprise – much of the…

Vintage Documentary ‘F.T.A’ starring Jane Fonda & Donald Sutherland Gets 4K Release

Why were they doing it? The long-running and brutal conflict in Vietnam was weighing heavily on the nation’s conscience. F.T.A, a radical anti-war film starring…

Movie ‘Devotion’ about Korean Conflict Heroes Jesse L Brown & Thomas J Hudner Jr Starts Shooting

‘Devotion’ is an upcoming movie about Jesse L Brown, the first African-American aviator of the US Navy. Shooting began this month, with rising talent J.D.…

Iwo Jima Veteran Elwood “Woody” Hughes Passes at 95

Elwood “Woody” Hughes, war veteran and witness to events on Iwo Jima, passed away February 2nd aged 95. As a Marine he was present on…

Be a Pilot in Great War in Warplanes

Become a pilot! Immerse in WW1 aerial combat like never before in a captivating VR experience. Be a pilot during the Great War in Warplanes:…

British Royal Armouries Museum Reviewing ‘Offensive’ Displays

Ian Harvey

The Royal Armouries are reviewing displays of police riot gear out of concern that they could be offensive. Riot shields and pepper spray are among…

Vikings Proved Not To Be The Blue Eyed Blonds History Has Recorded

The popular beliefs that Vikings were fair haired, wore helmets with horns, were brutal invaders and were always Scandinavian is finally being put to rest…

New Italian Battleships Arrive in Early Access for World of Warships

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Update 0.10.1 features the debut of the new Italian Battleships, an updated Taranto port, as well as new format of Ranked Battles, new Clan Battles…

Gulf War Illness Not Caused by Exposure to Depleted Uranium

Debris from depleted uranium munitions used in the Gulf War has long been blamed for contributing to the illness of hundreds of thousands of veterans,…

German Woman, Secretary to Camp commandant, is Charged

Ian Harvey

On Friday 5th February, prosecutors in the small town of Itzehoe, just west of Hamburg in Germany, filed charges against a 95-year-old, unnamed woman for…