Blitz Dog Rip Included in New ‘Hall of Heroes’
A Blitz dog named Rip, credited for rescuing over 100 lives during the Second World War, is among the string of WWII heroic figures commemorated…
WWII ‘Zerosen” Fighter Pilot Says His Piece about WWII in a Documentary
Former WWII ‘zerosen’ fighter pilot, Kaname Harada, shares his reflections about the Second World War in an upcoming documentary by the film group Nagoya katsudo Shashin.…
Union Soldier to Receive Medal of Honor 150 Years After His Death
Pres. Obama will do the honor of presenting a Union Army officer the nation’s highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, a century and a…
New Trench Exhibit at Barry Island
A new Barry Island exhibit has been created to allow visitors a view of what the First World War was like for those who experienced…
Remnant of Nazi Germany Alive in Prora
An old remnant of Nazi Germany and the communist regime that followed is still standing in Prora, although it does not look quite like it…
Titanic’s Father Browne Also Served in the Great War
From escaping the ill fate of the supposed unsinkable ship Titanic, Father Browne went on to serve in the Great War with great distinction. Upon his death, Father…
Another Vintage WWII Bomb Found Close to Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt, Germany – Another vintage WWII bomb was uncovered and this time, it was found near Germany’s busiest, the Frankfurt Airport. The vintage WWII bomb was discovered…
All Aboard for World Of Warships
After driving tanks and flying airplanes it’s now time to hit the high seas with Wargamings latest Massive Online Multiplayer game: World of Warships! Two week…
The Women Fighters of WWI
The female population had many roles during the Great War except women fighters. Women nurses, factory workers, drivers and even land workers were acceptable, but women fighters were a…
Refugees from Vietnam War Still Fearful of Government
During the Vietnam War, many Southern Vietnamese citizens sided with the United States in their fight against the Vietcong. Some of these citizens are still…
Couple of 67 Years Reenact Famous Times Square Kiss for V-J Day
WWII vet Sydnor Thompson and his wife Harriette reenacted the famous Times Square kiss of Alfred Eisenstaedt in time for the 69th-year of the…
Battle of the Frontiers Largely Forgotten
The Battle of the Frontiers was a major battle that took place during the First World War, and yet it receives little contemporary recognition. It…