Artificial Trees – Observation Posts Painstakingly Crafted By Engineers In World War One
Hunters and nature lovers have for hundreds of years used hides to enable them to get closer to their prey, so the concept of using…
The Man In The High Castle – Creating Hitler’s Berlin (Watch)
In the popular television show, The Man in the High Castle, Japan and Germany have won World War Two, and America is split between the two…
Missing Korean War Veteran To Be Laid To Rest With Full Military Honors
Army Sgt. 1st Class Robert R. Cummings, who was declared missing in action on the 29th November 1950, will be buried, with full military honors,…
Mysterious Journey of a Purple Heart medal from World War Two
This is the story of a Purple Heart medal awarded to 1st Lt. Rodney D.Beckel, and its mysterious journey following the end of World War…
“Dusting off memories” – Veteran shares story of service in Merchant Marines and U.S. Air Force
Jeremy P. Ämick writes is a military historian and author of the upcoming book “Missouri at War” by Arcadia Publishing. The education Marvin Strolberg received…
Inspirational Falklands War Simon Weston CBE at The Tank Museum
Inspirational Falklands War veteran and campaigner Simon Weston is set to share his story at The Tank Museum on 25 March. Weston, a Welsh Guardsman,…
French Visitors Learn About Maori Participation In WWI
A group of twenty-eight visitors from Le Quesnoy township in France visited New Zealand to learn more about Maori participation in World War I. The…
Death of the Captain who Rescued Kennedy in World War II
William “Bud” Liebenow recently died of complications from pneumonia, according to his daughter, Susan T. Liebenow of Arlington, Virginia. Liebenow was a Navy officer in…
Shell Shock: A Sad Side-Effect of the First World War
Shell shock was one of the major side effects of WWI. Many soldiers suffered from it, as it was caused by the heavy explosions and constant…
General James “Jumpin Jim” Gavin – WWII Airborne Division
James Maurice “Jumpin’ Jim” Gavin was the youngest lieutenant-general in the US Army ever, and the only general to make four combat airborne jumps in…
The Drafts – Building the armies of the American Civil War
In America, the draft is a controversial subject. Many people support it, as they feel it is necessary for a country at war, while many…
Stonewall Jackson – A Flawed but Brilliant Commander
One of the greatest commanders of the American Civil War, Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson was also one of the most difficult to work with. Fierce, secretive,…