World War Two B-24 crash site plaque stolen
The plaque before it was stolen. A plaque that was placed at the site of a war time plane crash in Kansas City has been stolen.…
When The Jewish Members Of The US 1936 Olympic Team Were Removed From The Competition
Berlin 1936, Hitler accompanies the international Olympic committees – Via Bundesarchiv In 1936, the Olympic Games was controversially held in Munich, Germany, when Adolf Hitler…
Mine Removal: A HeroRat’s Tale
Somewhere the spirit and fire of Diana, Princess of Wales is absolutely glowing, as her work to remove forgotten land mines is being ingeniously realized.…
Victoria Cross: He Sucked the Bullet Out of His Wound & Carried On to Storm a German Dugout & Capture 75 Men
At the turn of the 20th century, Canada did not have much in the way of an army. The joke was that only its parliament…
EVENT: WARFARE THROUGH THE AGES AT THE TANK MUSEUM, BOVINGTON
See the history of warfare in action from Medieval to Modern Day with living history encampments, drills, weaponry displays, firearms evolution and period battles…
How An Island was Transformed into a Military Exercise and Operational Base for US Army in WWII
Pearl Harbor shook the fabrics of American society on multiple levels while pushing the decision makers to take actions to defend the nation from suffering huge…
American and German veterans return to Omaha beach
American and German veterans have been making World War Two commemoration trips back to iconic war locations to exchange memories and honour their comrades who…
Poland’s Vital Role During World War Two
Soldiers of 2nd Polish Corps in the battle of Monte Cassino Poland was the reason the world went to war with the Nazis, but it is…
The Art of the ‘Real’ Deal by Steven White
Donald Trump likes “people that weren’t captured.” When I heard Trump’s babbling ramble about Senator John McCain, my thoughts were not with the senator, whose…
Normandy Secrets: Forgotten German Arms Caches a Bonanza for Historians
Bagnoles de l’Orne is a spa-town in Normandy, and there are many attractions here that are recommended, one of them being the Belle Epoque Quarter…
Three WWII Veterans Receive Medals After 70 years
Three World War II veterans have received their long overdue medals in a ceremony held at Red Rocks community college. This ceremony was particularly interesting…
Memphis Belle Was Not The First Bomber To Complete 25 missions
B-17 “Sally B” was used in the movie Memphis Belle to look like the Famous B-17 and was used for scenes requiring pyrotechnics such as smoke…