The Civil War Photographer that Time Forgot: Alexander Gardner
When people remember famous Civil War photographers, they think of one name in particular; and “Alexander Gardner” is not it. However, a significant number of…
He Was Awarded the Medal of Honor and then Demoted
It is perhaps a tale that Veterans of the United States Air Force are more familiar with, the story of “Airman Snuffy.” Given a choice…
A Terrible Mistake – Why The USSR Ignored Britain’s Warnings of Impending Invasion
On June 22, 1941, Germany invaded the USSR. It was a move that came as a shock to the Soviets, but less so to the…
New Photos Surface of a British Raid on a German U-Boat – They Captured the Enigma Machine
New photos have surfaced from a British raid on a sinking U-boat. In the pictures, the HMS Bulldog is seen capturing German U-boat 110 and two…
Second World War Fighter Ace’s Helmet Sold As Junk In Spanish Flea Market
Employing the art of persuasion has enabled Jose Fernandez, 43, to snag what definitely appears to be the pilot’s helmet of one of Britain’s most…
Harry Errington: The Only London Fireman to Earn a George Cross for Service in the Blitz
The bombing campaigns of WWII put a massive strain on firefighters. In both Britain and Germany, campaigns of deliberate destruction set cities alight. Not just…
Bill Slim and WWII’s Forgotten Army – One of the most successful commanders of the war
One of the greatest military commanders of WWII is usually forgotten in stories of the war. Bill Slim, the British general commanding troops in Burma,…
They Had To Seal Up This WW2 Nazi Fortress
Møvik Fort at Kristiansand in southern Norway was built by the Navy of right-wing Nazi Germany between 1941 and 1944. But sadly its use by…
Database of 10,000 concentration camp guards’ mugshots posted online
Provided they are not dead or unrecognizable due to old age, the names and photographs of almost 10,000 Nazi SS commanders and guards who assisted…
Saving Sara Matuson: How 10 POWs Risked Their Lives to Save One Woman
Life in a prisoner of war camp could be hard and dangerous during the Second World War. It was even more so for ten British…
At El Amien, World War Two Landmines Have Claimed 8000 Victims Since 1945
This year is the 75th anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein. That battle marked the beginning of the end for the Germans in North…
Second World War Flying Veteran Reunited With Lost Dog Tag
Raymond Odom, 93, lost his dog tag in Britain during World War II. In May, a metal detectorist found the tag while searching Odom’s former…