Vietnam Veterans Not Among Those Most Honored
Almost forty years after the end of the war in which many risked their lives, Vietnam veterans find themselves set apart from the survivors of…
The Landing Ship Tank Museum: USS LST-393
The USS LST-393 Veterans Museum is one of only two ships of its class which is still afloat today. These ships were used during the Second…
Crossword Hints at Leak in D-Day Plans
An MI5 official doing his crossword in May of 1944 discovered a potential leak in plans for D-Day. Several clues were put in the puzzle…
Mattie Gilloteau: Growing Up During WWII
This is the story of two children who lived through the Second World War; a young French girl, Mattie Gilloteau Sabol and a young German…
Sad pictures of Child Soldiers in WWII
Wars are always started by the adults, but not only adults take part. War does not spare anyone, so armed kids aren’t a rare occurrence.…
Vietnam Veteran Looks for Long-Lost Child
A Vietnam veteran by the name of Jerry Quinn finally decided to embark on a journey to find his long-lost son. His voyage is not…
Forgiving the War Crimes of WWII
The Second World War brimmed with war crimes committed by Nazi officials, not surprising given the very nature of the Holocaust. These atrocities were given…
Injured Teenager Survived Battle of Jutland
The Battle of Jutland was one of the most treacherous battles at sea during World War I. Edgar Ellis, who joined the war effort when…
10 First World War Myths Exposed
No other war in history draws so much controversies and myths than the First World War. And according to historian Dan Snow in a BBC…
Blockbuster from WWII Found in Italy
A blockbuster explosive was found last October in a field in Italy, resulting in the evacuation of tens of thousands. While well over one hundred…
Goodbye, Leslie Valentine – Last D-Day Light Bomber (1914-2014)
Leslie Valentine, believed to be the last surviving D-Day light bomber pilot, passed away last April 21, exactly 27 days short of his 96th birthday. Born during…
200 Neo-Nazis Celebrate Hitler’s Birthday in French Village, Sparks Outrage
200 neo-Nazis celebrating Hitler’s birthday in a French village triggered outrage in the country. The main opposition demanded an explanation from the French government as to…