Ramsgate WWII Tunnels Aren’t a Secret Anymore
The BBC reported on January 12, 2014 the story of Ramsgate and the underground tunnels. Many people think that Dover was the most important town…
D-Day squadron leader, John Fisher’s Medals Auctioned In Hull
The Hull Daily Mail reported on January 3, 2014 a story of D-Day squadron leader, John Fisher’s DFC medal has been auctioned off in Hull.…
Son Of WWII Seaman Installs QR Barcode On His Father’s Gravestone
Visitors who want to learn about the WWII seaman, can scan the barcode and will be directed to a website containing information about his service…
Colin Firth’s Take on “The Railway Man” – Lumbering but Moving
Firth did a great job as Eric Lomax in the WWII film, “The Railway Man”. The movie’s a little awkward but is still moving. 1980 –…
Two Boys Discover WWII Anti-Tank Shells in Kent
On January 15th, the Daily Mail reported two young boys, age 12, brought home World War Two anti-tank shells. It was said that the shells…
DAM BUSTERS – FAILED TO RETURN. Review by Mark Barnes
DAM BUSTERS – FAILED TO RETURN By Robert Owen, Steve Darlow, Sean Feast and Arthur Thorning Fighting High ISBN: 978 0 9571163 4 4 Hands…
Tons of WWII-Era Munitions Are Still Being Found in Germany
Even though WWII ended nearly 70 years ago, The Atlantic reports that there are thousands of tons of munitions still buried under Germany—unexploded and undiscovered.…
Internet Blooper: Google Maps revives Adolf Hitler Platz in Berlin
Google Maps, the online mapping service powered by Google, has mislabeled a square in central Berlin reverting its present name into its WWII name. The…
Estonia Allowed Nazi Veteran to Have Full Burial with Honors
Talinn, Estonia – The Estonian government has given Harald Nugiseks, a decorated Nazi veteran who prominently fought against the Soviets during WWII, full burial with honors…
Movie Review: THE RAILWAY MAN by Mark Barnes
THE RAILWAY MAN Directed by Jonathan Teplitzky. 116 mins. On general release. Review by Mark Barnes for War History Online The story of Eric Lomax…
WWII Vet’s Dog Tag Found After 70 Years!
WWII – Allied soldier Alfred T. Cabral was wounded while fighting in France’s Alsace-Lorraine region and lost his dog tag along the way. It was found…
Seller of Mein Kampf being investigated for hate crimes
The NL Times reports: Michiel van Eyck is an Amsterdam gallery owner who sells copies of Mein Kamp. He announced on January 8, 2014 that…