The War of 1812 in Canada
The War of 1812 was, from what many know of it, a primarily American and British affair. Some of the major publicized events are from…
Tugboat Perth Amboy Involved in WWI Attack
The Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company owned the Perth Amboy during one of the tugboat’s most important years. The year in question was 1918, which…
Arctic Star Awarded to Deceased Hero
The Arctic Star has recently been awarded to a hero of the Second World War. The man in question had been wishing for the honor…
Z Special Unit Camp Not Protected
During the Second World War, Z Special Unit was a talented band of commandos, and the precursor to the Special Air Services Regiment. Also commonly…
British Army’s First Black Officer, Walter Tull, Commemorated on £5 Coin
The Royal Mint featured the first British Army’s first black officer, one of the first black footballers and a WWI hero – Walter Tull –…
Tubney Wood Factory Vital During WWII
Close to Abingdon, there is a factory at Tubney Wood. It is not necessarily the most ostentatious building, but it does have some defining features.…
Outbreak of WWII’s 75th Anniversary Commemorated
Outbreak of WWII’s 75th anniversary came amidst growing concerns on security in European Union particularly within its eastern states. German President Joachin Gauck and Poland’s…
WWII: The Staged Attack that Started It All
Get to know the staged attack that started the nearly six-year war, which involved or affected over 104 countries throughout the world — the Second…
Woman Helps Citizens Escape East Germany
Following the Second World War, East Germany was a difficult place for many people to live. Many citizens would visit Hungary, from which an easy…