Remnants of World War Two put further chill on China-Japan relations
Friction over the possession of islands in the East China Sea has been at the forefront of issues between China and Japan this year. But…
GERMAN BATTLECRUISERS OF WORLD WAR ONE
We can read a lot about Kaiser Wilhem II and his burning ambition to make Germany a first rank imperial power to match the empires…
Phyllis Latour Doyle: Lady who dislike limelight
93 years old Phyllis Latour Doyle, also known as Pippa among her friends had an opportunity to receive the award, Legion of Honour which is…
WWI Stories: How William Davies Crawled Across No Man’s Land to Steal Food from Germans for Starving Comrades
When William Davies saw that his comrades were weak due to hunger and they were short on ammunition, he knew there was only one way…
Veteran describes service in the Navy during Vietnam War ‘It was a different time’
Veteran describes service in the Navy during Vietnam War By Jeremy P. Amick The late 1960s was distressing for many young men preparing to leave…
“We Will Not Pull Out Our Nazi-Themed Toys from Stores” – Cobi Toys
Polish toy maker Cobi Toys adamantly refuses to pull out its Nazi-themed toys from store shelves claiming that making the dolls and games available…
Bullet That Hit First Ever Pilot during War Turned Into Pendant
A former pilot and footballer turned the weapon that almost took his life into a piece of jewellery that he worn around his neck. Captain…
Digital Mosaic of Fallen World War One Private Beaney
A digital mosaic has been made of a fallen British World War One soldier using over 30,000 images. Private James Ernest Beaney who was killed…
CAEN CONTROVERSY – Review by Chris Buckham
What is the Caen Controversy? In a nutshell, this centre’s upon a school of thought that suggests that the 3rd Br InfDiv, tasked with the…
GUEST BLOGGER GEOFF MOORE: The Polish Boffins Who Were the 1st to crack the Enigma Codes
British master code breaker Alan Turin has been marked out as a key figure in the battle to defeat Hitler’s World War II secret…
Great Britain Almost GREAT WAR DEBT FREE A Century After WWI Outbreak
At last After a century since the outbreak of the First World War, Great Britain is almost GREAT WAR DEBT FREE, meaning, it has almost…
Drunk Actor Gerard Depardieu “Scandalizes” A Supposed Solemn WWI Commemoration
Hollywood actor Gerard Depardieu ruined the solemn air in a WWI commemoration when he turned up “scandalously drunk” and shambled his way to his performance. Movie…