Czech Republic Honors Civilian Hero
The Czech Republic was where Sir Nicholas Winton, a British stockbroker, saved the lives of hundreds of Jews. To be exact, he saved 669 children…
Prime Minister David Cameron Speaks to Veterans
Prime Minister David Cameron boarded the HMS Belfast this past week to address many veterans who were involved in the Normandy landings of WWII, which…
Birth Home of Adolf Hitler May Benefit Immigration
The birth home of Adolf Hitler will potentially see completely new usage due to current governmental considerations to use the house as a center for…
Vladimir Putin Will Show at June 6th Ceremonies
Vladimir Putin is somewhat controversial due to his policies and his at-times odd behavior. This is partly why some are uneasy over his decision to…
Prince of Wales to Miss Remembrance Ceremonies
Until the recently, the Prince of Wales was expected to attend the remembrance ceremonies of the Normandy landings on June 6th. As it turns out,…
Vietnam Veteran Makes Living as Helicopter Pilot
A helicopter pilot who served in Vietnam has discovered that his area of the service is able to sustain his daily living as a career.…
Outlawed Nazi Uniforms Worn by Festival Patrons
Nazi uniforms are not allowed at the yearly 1940s Weekend, which is held in Haworth of West Yorkshire. The festival was a big draw for…
John Baskeyfield, VC, defended the Oosterbeek perimeter – School’s Renaming Opposed
The change in name of John Baskeyfield VC Primary School has been widely contested by parents as well as many with no relation to the…
ormer top-secret WWII & Cold War naval base may become a museum
Wales is potentially expecting a brand new national museum after discussions on what to do with a former communications base used by their navy in…
Goodbye, Bill Ash – Texan RCAF Pilot, WWII POW Escape Artist (1917-2014)
Bill Ash, the adventurous native Texan who was a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) pilot during WWII and had attempted over a dozen of daring…
Conscientious Objectors and Their Legacy
The First World War had its fair share of conscientious objectors, people who did not wish to raise arms regardless of their views toward patriotism…
Digital Models Made of WWII Technology
There is no overstating the importance of WWII technology to the victory of the Allies in 1945. It has now been almost seventy years since…