John Evans: The England cricketer who escaped from two prisoner of war camps
In September 1914, only a month after war had been started, British cricketers put their bats and balls aside. A number of approximately 200 had…
Hitler’s Degenerate Art Exhibition reminiscences found in a flat in Munich. But why no love for the modernists?
This week, a stash of “degenerate” art has been found in an apartment in Munich. We raise up a hugely considered question. Why was there…
Crew of B-24 that crashed on village of Graveston finally gets a monument
The Garveston memorial team concluded that the crash occurred when 1st Lt. Raymond Sachtleben tried to avoid a midair collision. For decades after, nobody knew who…
WWII concrete blocks at Hemsby are being used to stop coastal erosion
Photo story (Clockwise from top left): (1) WWII concrete blocks and new concrete blocks at Hemsby are being used to stop coastal erosion (2) WWII…
The Youngest British WWI Soldier was Only 12 Years Old!
The youngest soldier to fight for the British during WWI was a schoolboy merely 12 years old! This said 12-year-old lad lied about his age…
WWII Hero Honored At Front Yard Flag Raising Ceremony
Dilts can consider himself quite a lucky guy. Surrounded by a loving companion, three daughters, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren, he enjoyed his celebration…
WWII’s Female Code-breakers in Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park used to be Britain’s kept secret once, most especially in the raging years of World War II. For over 30 years, the activities…
Walmart Donates Land to Virgina to Preserve Civil War Battlefield
According to the Hampton Roads: Walmart has donated 50 acres of battlefield to that state of Virginia. This ended a legal battle over a super-store…
8th Air Force Historical Society’s Fly for Freedom Event Was a Success
The Wisconsin State Chapter of the 8th Air Force Historical Society, was jam packed with activities on September 12. This marked the annual Fly For…
WWII Motor Torpedo Boat being restored in Bridgwater by an enthusiast
Photo story (Clockwise from left): (1) Warship enthusiast, Paul Childs from Bridgwater in Somerset, his family and his organization are restoring a WWII motor torpedo…
Jewish Family Art Pieces Saved from WWII Nazis
Before WWII, many affluent Jewish families owned art from some of the greatest painters in history. Artists like Picasso and Matisse. Many of these works…