An unexpected adventure
Retired farmer came of age during Second World War By Jeremy P. Amick It takes one only a few minutes of mild conversation with Henry…
War Costs of Yesterday and Today
It is difficult to skirt the issues associated with high war costs. For instance, even though the United States still has troops deployed overseas, many…
Allied Capture of German Submarine U-505
The Allied capture of German submarine U-505 took place at an important time in the Second World War. With the Allied invasion of Normandy planned…
‘Real things for real people’
American heavy metal band promotes resources to assist veterans By Jeremy P. Amick Five Finger Death Punch (5FDP)—an American heavy metal band from Las Vegas—has…
Ambon POWs Struggle with Internal Differences
Stuck on an island of Indonesia during the Second World War, Ambon POWs faced many of the same threats as most other prisoners of…
Second World War Pilot’s Equipment Found
Earlier this year, in February, a pilot’s equipment was found in an old basement near the National Zoo. The basement in question was located in…
Bomber Command Veterans Commence Final Mission
During the Second World War, members of the RAFBomber Command risked their lives to complete important missions for the Allies. They helped the Allies to…
Lord Brothers Survive First World War
During the First World War, there were eight brothers in the Lord family. Hailing from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, these eight siblings all found themselves…
Canadian Who Fought As US Soldier And Buried With The Enemy Is Finally Transported Home
The repatriation of remains of a soldier from the Second World War have finally commenced. Arriving in Wisconsin, the body of Private First Class Lawrence Gordon…
THE KAISER’S PIRATES – Review by Mark Barnes
Unlike her long established rival, at the start of hostilities the German navy was a young arm short on traditions and heritage. The Kaiser, looking…
Global Leaders Celebrate the WWI Centenary
It has barely been two weeks since the beginning of the WWI centenary, and many have begun to attend celebrations and other such ceremonies in…
Allied Victory at the Falaise Pocket
The Falaise Pocket was the site of a primary engagement at the Battle of Normandy during the Second World War, which involved a strong Allied…