A WOMAN LIVING IN THE SHADOW OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR – Review by Phil Hodges
Quaint. That’s how I’d describe this book. It’s like Miss Marple’s memoirs and should come complete with a cream tea, a copy of The Times…
‘Willing to fight for it’ Veteran discusses artillery service as Marine during the Vietnam War
By Jeremy P. Ämick Donley “Dan” Amick recognizes that although the Vietnam War is often viewed as an unpopular conflict, his personal decision to…
WWII US Navy pilot and Navy Cross honorary, Irving S. Fellner, passes away at 93
World War Two veteran, Irving S. Fellner, or Nick as he is known to his family and friends, sadly passed away this November. Nick joined…
World War Two POW ‘up-and-over’ great escape story told for first time
Movies, books and articles have told the numerous escape attempts by POWs during World War Two. Now for the first time a new book by…
Ten Great War Tours to Go to and Pay Respect to Those Who Have Fallen
Here are ten great war tours to go and visit if this year’s commemoration of the 100th-year of the Great War’s outbreak have inspired you to…
Volunteers remain committed to honouring Russia’s World War Two ‘Unknown Soldiers’
The loss of life during both World Wars was tremendous for all sides. The Russians suffered huge losses during World War Two in their fight…
60 year old court battle denies clearing World War Two Soviet spy’s name
In the US this week, a judgement was passed to maintain 98 year old, Miriam Moskowitz, of conspiracy to lie in court over allegations of…
Guest Blogger Dan Snow: Tells us more………….
It’s great to be joining War History Online as a blogger – War History Online are a social media phenomenon! They have realised the massive…
War Film “Unbroken” Bashed; Labeled Racist and Immoral by Japan’s Nationalists
The war film “Unbroken” which was directed by Hollywood A-lister Angelina Jolie and is set to be released in the US on Christmas Day was…
“Ghost Ship” Identified as USS Kailua Discovered in Hawaii
Researchers from the University of Hawaii discovered the remains of a “ghost ship”, revealed as the USS Kailua, on the seabed just twenty miles off…
Opportunity to fly a Second World War fighter plane this Christmas
This year the Civil Aviation Authority has brought with itself the Christmas present for those who foster the dream of flying in a Second World…
The fringe of war
Veteran supported Vietnam War through service in Thailand By Jeremy P. Amick When speaking of his father, it is evident that Bob Sneller possesses an…