How Great Britain Suppressed WWI Journalism
The subject of WWI journalism seems oddly relevant today, especially in nations such as America where many feel as if they are not being fully…
A Survivor of Camp Stalag VII-A
During the Second World War, the POW camp Stalag VII-A was one of the better known POW camps run by Germany. Conditions were difficult, as…
The WWI Construction of Little Britain
Many would assume, upon hearing the term “Little Britain,” that it was something akin to Chinatown in New York City. This is not quite the…
Young Boy Joins US Navy in WWII
In both world wars, many joined the ranks below the age of conscription. The US Navy included one such case, a young boy only twelve…
The Moldova Wine Tunnels and Hermann Göring
Let us take a look inside Moldova, its grape-laden soil, wine tunnels and its connection with one of Hitler’s henchmen, Hermann Göring. Moldova may be…
Luger Pistol Meant for Hitler Assassination
The luger pistol was a common device in German warfare, but not all were made exactly the same. One in particular was created solely for…
RAF Jets Sold at High Prices
Recently in Great Britain, two former RAF jets were sold to separate auction-goers who each paid relatively high sums for the ownership of an historical…
Why the World Should be Thankful to WWII Hero Alan Turing
Most people do not know WWII hero Alan Turing. However, that must change. First of all, the fact that you are reading this write-up in…
Missing WWII Marine Identified
Washington-The Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office of the Department of Defense recently announced the identification of lost WWII Marine Randolph Allen. According to reports, the…
M4 Sherman Tank Salvaged from the Barents Sea
An exceptionally unspoiled M4 Sherman tank, the battle tank the Allies primarily used during the Second World War, was salvaged from an area in the…
Protective Edge Compared to WWII Defenses
Israel recently launched Operation Protective Edge against Gaza due to the rise in military tensions between the two nations. Israel is not technically at war…
Great War Viewed Through Aerial Photography
A great deal of images were taken during the First World War through the use of aerial photography. Many of those same images are now…