Bevy of WWI Cartoons Now For Sale
During the First World War, numerous WWI cartoons were illustrated for the purpose of lightening soldiers’ spirits and helping them to continue fighting with less…
TOMMY HANDBOOK – Reviewed by Phil Hodges
Spiffing! Absolutely spiffing! This book is a delightful somewhat tongue in cheek look at the WW1 Tommy. That’s slang for a British soldier for those of…
Angela Merkel Speaks Highly of Operation Valkyrie
Ever since the film starring Tom Cruise, Operation Valkyrie has become common knowledge. The plan to kill Adolf Hitler may not have been successful, but…
Military Historians Desperate to Trace Relatives of Vietnam War Hero Robert Buchan
Military historians are desperate to trace the relatives of Lance Corporal Robert Buchan, who served during the Vietnam War so that they could add his…
Trench Maps from WWI Digitized
Many war documents have been digitized since the beginning of the WWI centenary, and now that list of documents has been expanded to include trench…
Death of WWII Airman Honored by Complete Strangers
When a WWII airman recently passed away with few surviving family members, there were concerns that his funeral might be relatively empty. This concern turned…
WWII Warship USS Slater Returns to Albany After Restoration Works in Staten Island
WWII warship USS Slater headed up Hudson River to Albany after it went through a series of repairs in Staten Island late last month. USS…
THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE – Reviewed by Mark Barnes
I can’t see any point in diving into a discourse on the Battle of the Bulge. The story, including it’s iconic elements – Bastogne, Malmedy,…
Upcoming Film About Georg Elser
Not many may be familiar with the name of Georg Elser, but he nearly became one of the most famous names in history when he…
Reinvigorating the spirit – World War II naval service directs veteran to career in the ministry
By Jeremy P. Amick With a slight accent revealing his northern upbringing, mid-Missouri resident Walter Evenson recounted his journey from childhood to service in the…
Mission to Preserve Former OSS Headquarters
The former OSS headquarters is an important landmark, as it marks the location in which the future of American espionage was formed. The Office of…
Was Germany Justified in WWI?
Many feel that Germany was just as ruthless and nationalistic in WWI as they were in WWII, but not all agree with this sentiment. Some…