Why The US Sent Librarians to Portugal During WWII
Today librarians are expected to be the masters of database referencing technology. In 1942 the baseline was microfilm and specialists in the format suddenly found…
“What Needed to be Done” – Veteran Served as Navigator on Aircraft Patrolling Gulf Coast in WWII
During World War II, the military draft became the great equalizer—virtually all young men from various cross-sections of society had the potential to serve. Yet…
Part 2: Not Defined by Disability U.S. Army Veteran Overcomes Debilitating Brain Injury Incurred in WWII
Editor’s note: This article is the final in a two-part series regarding the military experiences of U.S. Army Veteran Sergeant Leonard P. Sergeant Leonard P.…
Part 1: Love & determination – U.S. Army veteran suffers severe brain injury during WWII combat
Editor’s note: This article is the first in a two-part series regarding the WWII experiences of the late Leonard P. Jaegers. The mission of the…
The Liberation of Belgium
September 2019, people all over Belgium are celebrating the 75th anniversary of its liberation from Nazi Germany during the Second World War. 75 years ago,…
What Happened to The Enola Gay After 1945
On August 6, 1945, the Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima, Japan. The plane is a B-29 Superfortress which had…
Five New Books From The Pen & Sword Family Reviewed
As we edge closer to the fortieth anniversary, it’s a little surprising that the Falklands War continues to excite a fair degree of commentary and…
Three Varied Books From The Uniform Imprint – Reviewed
Travel down a certain unprepossessing road on the Neuve Chapelle battlefield and you will come to one of those spots where the local highway maintenance…
Photos of Queen Elizabeth II’s Service During the Second World War
A lot has been discussed regarding how the latest generation of the British Royal Family presents itself. This has primarily had to do with how…
How France Helped Argentina During The UK’s Falklands War
During the 1982 Falklands War, the British were able to reclaim their territory from invading Argentinian forces. During the war, the British received support from…
New book recounts the last Christmas of World War II
How was Christmas celebrated and experienced during 1944, the last year of World War II? This question is answered in the newly published book Christmas…