German U-Boats Surfaced Off Nags Head, And Watched Americans Partying On The Beaches.
One of the oddest things about World War II is the history that we have all forgotten. Perhaps forgotten is the wrong way to think…
Coventry and Stalingrad, the first cities to be ‘twinned’: How it began, and how long it may continue
During WWII, Coventry (England) and Stalingrad (Soviet Union) joined together to become the world’s first twinned cities. The union between the two cities was a…
Inspirational Materials to Teach Students About the Tuskegee Airmen Delivered to 178 Classrooms in Honor of Black History Month
Dallas – March 14, 2016 – The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, is proud to announce that…
Obsessed with the ’40s, Looking for a Man
Finding a man is hard. Finding a man that shares your enthusiasm for the WWII era is harder. Finding a man that is willing to…
Lithuanian Town Want To Name Street After Priest Who Organized Gang That Murdered Jews
Members of the Lithuanian Jewish community have called for the government to disclose the contents of a document that lists citizens who are alleged to…
A Lifetime of Friendship for 100-year-old Nurses
Two World War II nurses have maintained a friendship that’s lasted through the years. Now, as the two women near 100 years of age, the…
Seeing The War – The Stories Behind the Famous Photographs of World War II – Review by Mark Barnes
I happen to know a bit about war photography and it will come as no surprise that I really like this book by David P…
A Veteran and his Experiences in the Last Days of WWII
It was the middle of the night in March 1945 at the end of WWII. Leland Hortman’s army unit received orders to cross the Rhine…
The Führers Nephew – William Patrick Hitler – Fought In The US Navy!
Yes, that is right, Adolf Hitler wasn’t the only one fighting in WWII. There was also Heinz Hitler and William Patrick Hitler, Adolf’s Nephews William Patrick…
Orde Wingate: Eccentric, Daring & Unconventional Fighter against the Japanese
Orde Wingate was a British officer who served in colonial territories and World War II, reaching the rank of Major General before his death on…
Canadian Dieppe Veteran & Prisoner of War – Dies Age 95
Jack McFarland served with the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry during WWII. He is remembered fondly by other members of the community of the city of Hamilton.…
25 Things You Didn’t Know About “Schindler’s List”
Here are 25 things you probably didn’t know about the making of this cinematic masterpiece: 1. One of the 1,200 Jews Schindler saved from the…