Guest Blogger Hans Wiesman – The Dakota Hunter
Most interesting view on 3 iconic WWII Workhorses in one photo. The Harley Davidson Liberator WL 750 cc, the Douglas C-47 Dakota and the Jeep,…
America’s answer to the Tiger- the M26 Pershing & you can see one at the Tank Museum, Bovington
The Pershing evolved from a design programme that began in 1942. It incorporated many new features when compared with earlier American tanks including torsion bar…
Hans Joachim Marseille, anti Nazi & one of the most amazing fighter pilots of WWII
He was among Germany’s most accomplished flying Aces during WWII – though he hated killing. His success was valuable propaganda for the Nazis – yet…
Goodbye, Colonel Paul Green of the Tuskegee Airmen!
This week saw the loss of another member of the legendary all-black pilot unit during WWII, the Tuskegee Airmen — Colonel Paul Green passed away Monday,…
Governments-in-exile and royalty relocated to London during World War Two
Eight governments-in-exile based themselves in London during World War Two. The British Parliament had to ratify the Diplomatic Privileges (Extension) Bill in 1941, which would…
Napoleon’s eagles replicated for 200th anniversary of Battle of Waterloo
200 years since the Battle of Waterloo, two French imperial eagles used by Napoleon’s troops are being recreated using 3D scans. During the war in…
THE ROYAL AIR FORCE IN THE COLD WAR 1950-1970 – Review by Mark Barnes
It is a pleasing to know that the serious art of in-house photography depicting the day-to-day operations of the UK’s armed forces continues to thrive…
Tickets please! Shane Taylor who portrayed ‘Doc’ Roe will be joining us! Band of Brothers Actors Reunion – Normandy 2015
When & Where: June 5, 6 & 7, 2015 at Overlord Omaha Beach Museum, the Utah Beach Museum and the Richard D. Winters Leadership Monument…
‘Coming home’ U.S. Army retiree returns to Missouri to prepare for second career
By Jeremy P. Amick When graduating from from second careersecond caree(Mo.) High School in 1984, Susan (Ott) Hogue realized she was lacking a sense of…
Germany: Unexploded WWII Bomb Found at the Stadium of Borussia Dortmund
Germany – The home stadium of the Borussia Dortmund – the Signal Iduna Park – was placed on a complete lock down Thursday, February 26, after an unexploded…
US Marines Return to Iwo Jima for 70th Anniversary Commemoration
One of the most famous battles of World War Two is the battle for the Pacific island of Iwo Jima. As the US Army advanced towards…
Hitler’s bunker to be recreated as a tourist attraction
Hitler’s bunker, in which he hid during the final days of World War Two, is to be recreated and opened as a tourist attraction in…