How the Unknown Warrior came to be the symbol of the Great War’s fallen heroes
THE UNKNOWN WARRIOR AT WESTMINSTER ABBEY, LONDON, 11 NOVEMBER 1920 © IWM (Q 31493) He was chosen to become a symbol of his fallen…
IWM exhibit for WWI anniversary to display first flag to be raised in Gallipoli
It evidently went through a very fierce battle. The battered flag, once fresh and colorful, is now faded, frayed and stained. It was no…
Remains of WWII Pilot Discovered
Lieutenant First Class Louis Longman was an American fighter pilot whose live was lost during WWII. Now, his remains have been found in New Guinea,…
French and US volunteers give honor to WWII heroes by adopting their graves and telling their stories
France is no stranger to brutal wars in history including one where American soldiers and German soldiers clashed in fierce battle. Today, volunteers from both…
Has Germany Forgotten WWI?
The centenary of WWI starts this year, and Germany seems to be somewhat on the outside of the celebration. Britain, which suffered heavy casualties as…
The Covert Operations of Force Benedict
Eric Carter was a member of Force Benedict in WWII, and in that capacity he was partially responsible for carrying out one of the most…
WWII vet who helped take 3,000 servicemen to their final resting place dies
Kenny Smith helped in the burial services of more than 3,000 veterans at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery. He recorded the names, dates and accounts…
WWII Grave Brings Woman Closer to Father
French citizen Marc Corriger recently adopted the WWII grave of Private First Class Richard Magnon, a Minnesotan soldier buried in a French cemetery. Upon adopting…
The search for lost WWII fighter planes and remains of airmen in the Pacific
Volunteers from around the globe have created a team with the mission of looking for missing World War II planes in the dark mysterious waters…
Three Cheers for Blyth Spartans Munitionettes
The ladies of Britain took the field to keep the public in good spirits while the men of Britain were off fighting during the First…
Stalingrad is one of the finest Russian film that could surpass the American’s – Saving Private Ryan
World War II is not merely a main theme of academic subjects. It is also the favorite theme of many British and American films. And…
Hopeful Nephew Believes Uncle’s Remains will be Found, 70 years Later.
Graham Hill, the nephew of Sergeant Roland Hill, holds on to the hopes that the remains of his uncle will be found—70 years after death.…