The nasty trade of WWI grave robbery is growing as centenary approaches
The detestable act of uncovering a grave to steal relics or personal souvenirs is called tomb raiding or grave robbery. The stolen artifacts are…
Stan Franks, a WWII Pilot, will Receive a Funeral Fit for A Veteran After Dying Alone in His Fobbing Home
By the age of 19, Stan Franks had completed 31 missions over Germany during the Second World War. At 88 years old, Stan Franks was…
Patch, the dog with an uncanny resemblance to Adolf Hitler
“Adolf” or “Hitler” is how Patch, a puppy, wants to be called. In fact, he only responds to orders when called by the name of…
Memoir & analysis of 1977 war film ‘A Bridge Too Far’ by Al Murray
Photo story (Clockwise from top left): (1) ‘Watching War Films with My Dad’, a memoir by British TV personality Al Murray (2) Hurricanes & Messerschmitts…
Dutch City Nijmegen dedicates De Oversteek Bridge to WWII soldiers
Photo story (Clockwise from top left): (1) Names of the 48 fallen WWII paratroopers are placed on the 48 pairs lampposts of the De Oversteek…
World War II vet tells story of first atomic bombing by recollection
Philip Matranga, now 92 years old, silenced audiences in the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum when he shared his recollection of the atomic…
WWII Vet tells story of bold raid on one of the German navy’s largest battleship – the Tirpitz
Commander John Lorimer is the last of the twelve brave soldiers who went to raid one the German navy’s largest battleships in Europe and “pride…