US Navy’s First Nuclear Carrier Enterprise Relocated for Pier Upgrades at Newport News Docks
The US Navy shipbuilder of choice, Newport News Shipbuilding, is relocating the USS Enterprise from Pier 2 for key quay upgrade works so that it…
Naval Postcard Dated 1943 Finally Arrives at Family Home in 2021!
A young naval recruit’s postcard has reached its destination… nearly 78 years late! 18 year old Bill Caldwell from Liverpool was sent down to HMS…
For Sale: Vintage Truck that Helped French Winemakers Fight the Germans
A classic French truck and movie prop that was used by winemakers and the Resistance during World War II is up for auction. Discovered amongst…
Bring Back Wartime-Style Meat Rationing says Activist
A return to World War II-style meat rationing? That’s the idea suggested by writer and activist Donnachadh McCarthy. Why does he want it? To help…
Vintage Documentary ‘F.T.A’ starring Jane Fonda & Donald Sutherland Gets 4K Release
Why were they doing it? The long-running and brutal conflict in Vietnam was weighing heavily on the nation’s conscience. F.T.A, a radical anti-war film starring…
Movie ‘Devotion’ about Korean Conflict Heroes Jesse L Brown & Thomas J Hudner Jr Starts Shooting
‘Devotion’ is an upcoming movie about Jesse L Brown, the first African-American aviator of the US Navy. Shooting began this month, with rising talent J.D.…
Vikings Proved Not To Be The Blue Eyed Blonds History Has Recorded
The popular beliefs that Vikings were fair haired, wore helmets with horns, were brutal invaders and were always Scandinavian is finally being put to rest…
World of Warships is set to launch on Epic Games Store
As announced yesterday at the Epic Games Store Spring Showcase, World of Warships (WoWS), the massively popular, free-to-play, online naval combat game will be embarking…
Scottish Man Charged With Posting Offensive Remarks About Captain Sir Tom Moore
A man was arrested in Scotland after tweeting an offensive comment about Captain Sir Tom Moore. Moore recently passed away from complications due to the…
New Jets For A Modern Military: America Takes Possession Of New F-15EX Jets
The F-15EX, a fighter jet that will replace some older aircraft in the United States Air Force (USAF) was tested in Missouri in early February,…
“Never learned to hate” – Negro Leagues icon Buck O’Neil served with the U.S. Navy in WWII
By Jeremy P. Amick The late Buck O’Neil has ascended to icon status in the annals of professional baseball following his days as a player,…
Captain Tom, The Man Who Raised Millions and Lifted Spirits, Passes at 100
Captain Sir Tom Moore, soldier, fundraiser and household name, has died aged 100. Known worldwide as “Captain Tom”, he’d recently been admitted to Bedford Hospital.…