Surviving WWII Pilot Nearly Died in Freefall
A WWII pilot from Lancaster named Barry Douetil found his bomber aflame and was forced to jump when he found all too late that his…
George Williams Finally Receives WWII Medals 64 Years Later
91 year old war hero, George Williams, has finally been awarded six bravery medals for his time in the Second World War. The medals were…
D-Day Recalled by Veterans for Photo Exhibit
On June 6th, 1944, the Normandy invasion began with D-Day, a heavy term for anyone with even the slightest of knowledge regarding WWII. The Imperial…
Large WWII Mine on Eigg
A humongous WWII mine was recently discovered on the island of Eigg, although possibly the most interesting fact about it is that it was hiding…
Silver Star Families of America – Recognizing the wounded, ill and dying veterans of our nation’s armed forces
By Jeremy P. Amick Often times we find ourselves so involved with the flurry of activities designed to recognize the efforts our brave veterans and…
Nazi Transport Train for Prisoners Exhibited
The Nazi transport trains used to ferry prisoners to concentration camps during the Second World War are still known today for their cramped quarters, in…
WWII Remains Makes Return to Home Soil
A WWII corpse which has lain across the sea for almost seven decades is finally being transported back to the United States. Private first class…
The Singapore Occupation by the Japanese Recalled
The Singapore occupation during WWII left a bitter aftertaste with civilian inhabitants, and the memories of it haunt many to this day. Those who were…
She never knew her father. He was shot and killed by German soldiers in Belgium
Lois O’Keefe visited the grave marker of her father for the first time since he passed away–seventy years ago. She never knew her father. He…
Art from WWII Undergoing Ownership Debate
Since the release of the film The Monuments Men, many have become aware of the art meant for destruction during WWII. While there is a…
Upcoming WWII Movies
WWII movies have always been a strong subject at the cinema, but given that the WWI centenary is this year, some would have expected a…
Yalta Marks 70th Anniversary of the Historic City’s Freedom from the Nazis
April 16 marks a special day in the historic Crimean city of Yalta – it is that exact date in 1944 when the city was completely liberated…