Remembering “Band of Brothers” and WWII Hero Frank Perconte (1917-2013)
Frank Perconte, who served with the East Company during the Second World War, attained fame late in life when he, along with his comrades in…
Looking back on the Life of WWII Vet Frank Perconte: His Strong Friendship with “Band of Brothers” Actor James Madio
James Madio is an actor while the late Frank Perconte was a WWII veteran…they had nothing in common or so it seemed. For when James…
Divers locate Battle of the Atlantic lost shipwrecks from the Second World War
Dozens of shipwrecks have been documented on a seabed during the World War II Battle of the Atlantic. The ships that sunk come from both…
4 teens arrested & charged with capital murder in the lethal mugging of 87 year old WWII veteran ‘Shine’ of Greenville
Photo story (Clockwise from top left): (1) Thornton crowned King of Delta Hot Tamale Festivals held in 2012 (2) Shine with his wife Mary (3)…
Modern Day Phone Tapping Dates Back to Espionage That Began in 1919
The Telegraph reports John Major revealed 40,000 items of intelligence that has been delivered annually to the Foreign Office by the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6)…
Winston Churchill Book Defends the Leader’s Health Habits
The Telegraph mentions in an article that A.W. Beasley, a New Zealand orthopedic surgeon, has written a book about Churchill’s health. Winston Churchill put his…
English Soldier’s Life is Saved by His Knowledge of French Slang
Arthur Staggs was a soldier who was parachuted into enemy territory of France during WWII. He recently passed away at 100 years old. November 17,…
After 70 Years of Silence, ex-British POW Talks About the Horrors While Constructing the Death Bridge
70 years has passed since the “Death Railway” was completed. A 95 year old British POW speaks out about the horrific working conditions. Sir Harold…
Exploration of Nazi tunnels believed to run under Oslo to use 3D Radar
Rumored Nazi tunnels believed to run underneath the streets of the city of Oslo, Norway in a complicated network are hoped to be discovered. The…
Restoration of WWII Churchill tank gets underway
The restoration of a tank used during the World War II under the leadership of Winston Churchill will get its full restoration next week when…
Scary blue pencil of lifelong editor and leader of Soviet Union in the mid 20th century, Joseph Stalin
Photo story (From left to right): (1) Lenin and Stalin in 1920 (2) Stalin had signed in blue pencil a mass death sentence to execute…
English “living museum” to feature replica of World War I trenches
A replica of World War I trenches will be built in the English countryside to serve as “living museum” of the Great War. The replicated…