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Austrian woman’s wood stove explodes from WWII grenade hidden in firewood

Gmunden, Austria – A loud blast disturbed the small lakeside Austrian town of Gmunden after a WWII grenade erupted inside the wood stove of a…

The Decent One: The Gripping Yet Disturbing Documentary About Hitler’s Henchman, Heinrich Himmler

“The Decent One”, the story of SS Officer Heinrich Himmler’s life told through his many letters and authentic WWII-era footage, is described as disturbing yet…

The First World War Rose went through auction

Ian Harvey
First World War

“An angel took my flower away, Yet I will not repine, For Jesus in his bosom wears, The flower that once was mine.” These words…

‘Illustrious Yet Unknown’ documentary charts war time art recovery

Ian Harvey
Illustrious Yet Unknown

Hollywood has already told the story of the small, but significant team who came together to save and salvage historical works of art from the…

A Life Shaped By War – An American Veteran Reflects On Pearl Harbor 20 Years Of Naval Service

War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and writes on behalf of the Silver Star…

The German Warship: the bridge that connects two different periods

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BBC Swahili’s Zuhura Yunis visited Tanzania, Africa for a BBC series, World War One Beyond The Trenches. There she boarded the German Warship which is…

The Churchill we didn’t know – a scientist at heart

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Churchill

Few of us would automatically connect British war time Prime Minister, Winston Churchill with his contribution to science. But a new exhibition at London’s Science…

RAF Museum’s “First World War in the Air” Puts Emphasis on WWI Aviation

The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, officially opened RAF Museum’s “First World War in the Air” exhibit which puts emphasis on the role and development…

Former British Soldier of Falklands War on his way to ‘beat his demons’

Ian Harvey

A former British soldier is tormented by the death of a 20 years old Argentine Marine whom he stabbed with his bayonet in the Falklands…

Collection of Rare WWII Posters Auctioned Off for Almost £20,000

A selection of cartoon-style WWII posters used for propaganda during the Second World War were recently auctioned off at Cornwall’s Penzance Auction House. Reportedly, the WWII…

Remnants of World War Two put further chill on China-Japan relations

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World War Two

Friction over the possession of islands in the East China Sea has been at the forefront of issues between China and Japan this year. But…

Phyllis Latour Doyle: Lady who dislike limelight

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Phyllis Latour Doyle

93 years old Phyllis Latour Doyle, also known as Pippa among her friends had an opportunity to receive the award, Legion of Honour which is…