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…
Allied Victory at the Falaise Pocket
The Falaise Pocket was the site of a primary engagement at the Battle of Normandy during the Second World War, which involved a strong Allied…
The USO, the American Soldiers and Robin Williams: Saying Goodbye to a Man Who Had a Heart for the US Servicemen
The recent passing of thespian Robin Williams saddened even the military world. Gooooood Morning, Vietnam! That was the famous line of Robin Williams when he…
Signs of Ancient Warfare in Cardiff
Artifacts that indicate a history of ancient warfare have recently been discovered at a site in Cardiff. These signs hint at the presence of Neolithic…
How a WWII Vet and Survivor and His Wife Died Hours From Each Other on Their 76th Wedding Anniversary
WWII vet and survivor Clifford Hartland, 101, and his wife, Marjorie, 97, passed away only hours from each other on what was suppose to be their 76th…