Ukraine divided over WWII legacy
Every year, rallies commemorating the Second World War are held all over Ukraine. The celebrations divide the people however and feelings run high, despite the…
Last-Minute Plea for A “Military Style” Funeral for D-Day Vet Called Out
A last-minute plea is being made in behalf of a recently deceased D-Day vet for a “military style” send-off at his funeral which will be…
After Decades, a Pilot is Reunited With His Helmet Abandoned After Being Shot Down In Vietnam
James Randall was shot down over North Vietnam in 1965 as he was leading a routine mission to destroy a bridge in a border town…
11 Facts You Never Knew About Medieval Warhorses
The warhorse was a vital part of the European medieval military machine. Cavalry charges by heavily armoured knights made horseback attacks a terrifying part of…
The Inexplicable Controversial Life of General Douglas MacArthur
There are few times in history where we can say a man was born and raised in such a season that he should be at…
War games in Europe and Russia Could Spark WWIII
A year after the conflict in Ukraine, military exercises and war games in the region continue apace on a large and potentially worrying scale. Now,…
To Hell and Back: 10 Interesting facts about Audie Murphy, Do You Know Them All?
One of the most highly decorated American soldier of World War II, Audie Leon Murphy, was born on the 20th June 1925. His life story…
Nazi Germany Tall Ship “Eagle” Went To the US Coast Guard after World War Two And Is Sill In Use Today
The tall ship “Eagle” was originally built by the Nazis during World War Two, today the ship is used for training by the US Coast Guard.…
Stubby the War Dog: Would Warn About Gas, Saved Countless Lives, Earned a Purple Heart, Was Promoted To Sergeant!
Much of America grew up on tales of Lassie and his ability to let humans know when a small child has fallen down a mine…
Sobibor Death Camp: Looters Dig Up Holocaust Victims Graves Looking For Gold
The Nazi extermination camp at Sobibór in south-east Poland was part of the worst phase of the Holocaust – called ‘Operation Reinhard’. There is now…
Little-known Volunteers were “Flying Nightingales”: Air-Ambulance Nurses
Lilian West from Cardiff may be one of the last surviving “Flying Nightingales”. The Flying Nightingales were air-ambulance nurses who risked their lives during WW2…
Outed Spy Was Instrumental in Forged Pre-WWII Trade Pact Caper
The Observer released never-before seen documents from a secret archive in Sweden’s immigration department that officially confirm, for the first time ever, the identity of…