Cold War nuclear bunker remains sealed to public, calls for site to be restored
A nuclear bunker has been left to disrepair and vandalism, but could be restored as a reminder of the nuclear Cold War era. The bunker…
Iranians recruit pre-revolution Vietnam War era aircraft for fight against Isis
It is suspected that Iran is keeping and maintaining an aging fleet of aircraft in order to fight Isis and protect itself. A Vietnam War…
Chennault Museum, Louisiana, to return Vietnam War jet to former glory
The Chennault Museum in Monroe, the eighth largest city in Louisiana, is now home to an A-7 E-model Corsair 2 jet used by the US…
D-Day landing boat designer to be commemorated on French coastline
Andrew Jackson Higgins was the brain behind the boats that took Allied troops across the English Channel to Normandy for the D-Day invasion of German-occupied…
Vietnam veteran and cancer sufferer asked to repay pension
A Vietnam veteran is being asked to repay some US$6,324 to the Department of Veterans Affairs that was paid to him in pension benefits. Rob…
Aboriginal Australians remembered for World War One service
Steps to reconciliation with Australia’s indigenous population, the Aboriginal Australians, have gradually taken place over the years, most notably with a referendum in 1967 to…
Lessons to be learnt on 73rd anniversary of America’s entry into World War Two
On the 73rd anniversary of America’s commitment and entry into World War Two, the experience of the government and forces at the time is playing…
WWII vets honored on Pearl Harbor anniversary
This week, Pearl Harbor and World War Two veterans were honoured for the first time in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to commemorate the 73rdanniversary of the Pearl…
New bill allows national World War One memorial for Washington D.C.
At the 100th anniversary of World War One, Washington D.C. is finally going to have a permanent national memorial to the soldiers who fought and…
World War heroes given second chance at Medal of Honor
World War heroes, who have never been honored or awarded for their bravery and actions because of their race or ethnicity, are set to finally…
Visitor’s guide to Corvallis, Oregon, ahead of ‘Civil War’ football clash
Corvallis is a town of around 55,000 people in Oregon, USA. There isn’t much to attract the visitor to the town, however it is host…
New Tampa Bay World War Two exhibit to feature replica German submarine
Tampa Bay History Center in Florida, USA, will be opening a new World War Two exhibit, including a 30 ft replica German submarine used during…