Ernest Edward Thomas: The British Soldier Who Fired the Great War’s First Shot
Know Dragoon Guard Ernest Edward Thomas, the British soldier who fired the first shot during the Great War, the conflict between Britain and Germany. It…
Soldierly devotion – Letters and photos provide insight into local veteran’s WWI experience
Stored in a dusty plastic container are dozens of letters and photographs from a man who served during a war nearly a century ago. Though…
The ‘Make Do and Mend’ Ideology of the Great War
The ‘make do and mend’ ethos, the culture of repairing and saving, gaining a revival in today’s society was grounded during the conflict which lasted…
Poppy Wreath by Royal British Legion Withdrawn; It Depicted a WWI US Soldier
The Royal British Legion withdrew a commemorative poppy wreath from the market after experts pointed out the soldier pictured in its center wore a US…
WWII Love Letters from Navy Man to His Lady Love Arrive Nearly 70 Years Late
Two WWII love letters from a Navy man were finally delivered to his lady love after nearly seven decades from the date they were sent.…
IRA Member Was British Soldier’s Son
It has recently been discovered that a deceased IRA member was the son of a man who fought for the British during the First World…
Ceramic Poppies Honor Fallen Veterans
The Tower of London is currently host to hundreds of thousands of ceramic poppies, in honor of the fallen British heroes of the First World…
WWII Pipe Mines Sparked Drama During Bridge Repair
Pevensey, England – A repair work in a bridge in Pevensey, East Sussex, England turned into a conceivably explosive drama when local farmers warned workers about…
Anyone Up for First World War Food?
Marking the centenary of WWI is not just about commemorating the departed or the events. One can also mark the celebration by making and getting…
Two Men from Solomon Islands That Saved JFK
During the Second World War, the battles in the Pacific Theater involved the Solomon Islands and their inhabitants. The islanders were among many groups who…
MILITARY & FLYING MACHINES SHOW – By Mark Barnes
MUTTS, A DAKOTA AND A VERY NICE CUP OF TEA! Mark Barnes attends the Military & Flying Machines show at Damyn’s Hall aerodrome in a…