WWI veteran Survived Spanish Flu Pandemic, Had Sons in Navy & Army in WWII
Eugene Earle Amick Sr. has been described as a self-made man who achieved career success as the youngest bank president in Missouri, while armed only…
Hitler Bust Found in Cellar of French Senate
Until this week, few people knew about the bust of a famous world leader that was hidden beneath the French senate in the Luxembourg Palace.…
A British Group Plans to Have a Mosquito back in The Air By 2023
If a group of British volunteers are successful, a Mosquito bomber could be flying over Great Britain by 2023. The De Havilland Mosquito bomber was…
Arnhem Hero Who Flicked V-sign at The Germans Dies at 97
Lt. Jack Reynolds has died in his sleep at the age of 97. He was famously photographed after being taken prisoner during the Battle of…
He Trained With The Infantry, Served as an Actor & Journalist in WWII
After graduating high school in Kansas City, a young Lon Gilbert Amick followed his older brother’s footsteps by attending William Jewell College in nearby Liberty.…
The British German Reenactor Who Applied for the Role as The Napoleon Impersonator
You may have seen a story across all news platforms this week with regards to the island of St. Helena looking for a Napoleon impersonator.…
Reviewed: Spitfire! The Full Story of a Unique Battle of Britain Fighter Squadron
The Battle of Britain has spawned a zillion books, several movies and a whole lot more and there are no signs of the trend abating.…
The Official Trailer of ‘Jojo Rabbit’ Is It Uncomfortable Satire?
JoJo Rabbit the up and coming satire takes on a tough subject but the official trailer received 30,000 upvotes on Reddit. A lot of people…
Reviewed: The Little Bighorn Campaign 1876-77
It’s a long way from England to Montana but I like to think that I will be able to get out to walk the scene…
Wanted: Napoleon Impersonator Required on Island of St Helena
To commemorate the anniversary of Napoleon Bonaparte’s death, the island where he died has an unusual job posting. St. Helena is a remote island in…
In 1943 a Soldier Found D-Day Invasion Plans & Kept it a Secret
In August 1943, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill met in Quebec for meetings code-named “Quadrant” but generally referred to as the first of two…
Reviewed: The Last British Battleship
I’ve been reviewing warship related books for quite some time and make no apology for being a huge fan of them. I come from a…