Luk Perceval Puts on New Production
The Belgian director Luk Perceval has organized a brand new production. This new show, entitled “Front,” aims to honor the First World War through a…
WWI’s Cuddly Yet Brave ‘Soldiers’ – Cats
It was not only the men who went into service when the Great War broke out in 1914; cats did, too. These lovable and very…
Imperial War Museum Revamps WWI Exhibits
The Imperial War Museum in London has updated one of its oldest features, a presentation on the WWI, and created a number of new presentations…
Flanders Monument Honors Welsh WWI Soldiers
A new Flanders monument has been erected, in order to honor the many soldiers from Wales who lost their lives while fighting in the First…
War Costs of Yesterday and Today
It is difficult to skirt the issues associated with high war costs. For instance, even though the United States still has troops deployed overseas, many…
Allied Capture of German Submarine U-505
The Allied capture of German submarine U-505 took place at an important time in the Second World War. With the Allied invasion of Normandy planned…
Ambon POWs Struggle with Internal Differences
Stuck on an island of Indonesia during the Second World War, Ambon POWs faced many of the same threats as most other prisoners of…
Second World War Pilot’s Equipment Found
Earlier this year, in February, a pilot’s equipment was found in an old basement near the National Zoo. The basement in question was located in…
Bomber Command Veterans Commence Final Mission
During the Second World War, members of the RAFBomber Command risked their lives to complete important missions for the Allies. They helped the Allies to…
Lord Brothers Survive First World War
During the First World War, there were eight brothers in the Lord family. Hailing from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, these eight siblings all found themselves…
Canadian Who Fought As US Soldier And Buried With The Enemy Is Finally Transported Home
The repatriation of remains of a soldier from the Second World War have finally commenced. Arriving in Wisconsin, the body of Private First Class Lawrence Gordon…
Global Leaders Celebrate the WWI Centenary
It has barely been two weeks since the beginning of the WWI centenary, and many have begun to attend celebrations and other such ceremonies in…