Thirteen Villages Survived Both World Wars
The two world wars wreaked havoc across several nations, especially in Europe. With new military technologies, complex political backdrops, and a few questionable decisions by…
Should Royal Family Showcase WWI Uniform?
With the centenary of the First World War approaching, many are recognizing their heritage. It is in this spirit that many are insisting the Royal…
Ex-Nazi Prison Guard Johann Breyer Dies in the US While Waiting Deportation
Ex-Nazi prison guard Johann Breyer, 89, passed away at a hospital in Philadelphia while awaiting extradition to Germany for war crime charges. Attorney Dennis Boyle,…
Cotswolds Village and 12 Other “Doubly Thankful” Villages: Where Men Came Back Home Safe from Both World Wars
The village of Upper Slaughter in the Cotswolds is one of the 13 “doubly thankful” villages who saw their men going to both world wars…
Children from Kent Locate WWII Bunker
A group of school children from Kent have located an old WWII bunker that was used as shelter from bombardments during the war. Known as…
Man Attends D-Day Anniversary Despite Infirmity
A man who suffers from infirmity due to advanced age elected to attend the most recent D-Day anniversary ceremonies despite his condition. Although a resident…
“The Imitation Game” Releases First Trailer (UK)
The Imitation Game, the biopic of math genius and Enigma code breaker Alan Turing, released its first official UK trailer recently. The Imitation Game stars Benedict Cumberbatch…
Goodbye, Korean War Vet and Hollywood Actor James Garner (1928-2014)
James Garner, the Hollywood actor both well-known in the small and big screens, passed away last July 19 at his home in LA at the…
Does Anyone Know this WWII Soldier? Woman Searches for Unknown Identity in Old Photo
A woman from Limerick, Ireland wants to know the identity of the unknown WWII soldier (photo up) that she found hidden at the back of another…
Ex-Nazi Camp Guard Johann Breyer Fights Extradition Sought by German Authorities
Johann Breyer, 89, fights back against the extradition case filed on him by German authorities on the grounds that he worked for the Waffen SS…
Restored Photographs Add Color to WWI
The production of restored photographs is on the rise as advances in technology make the process easier. With the centenary of WWI approaching, this has…
German Weather Station Discovered in Canada
A German weather station that was used during the Second World War has recently been discovered in the most unlikely of places. It has not…