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Veterans who Fought in Vietnam War Find Peace Living in the Very Villages they Fought in

While many think that men who serve in war would be ecstatic to finally come home, that is not the case with some. During the…

The Incredible Story of Joseph Beyrle, the Only American to fight for both the U.S. and Russian Army in WWII

For much of the last 70 years, someone who fought for both America and Russia might bring to mind some Cold War espionage, a double…

Veterans who Fought in Vietnam War Find Peace Living in the Very Villages they Fought in

While many think that men who serve in war would be ecstatic to finally come home, that is not the case with some. During the…

First UK SAS Soldier To Land In France On D-Day Has Died

The first UK soldier to put his feet on French soil during the D-Day landings has died at the age of 95. Lieutenant Norman Poole…

First UK SAS Soldier To Land In France On D-Day Has Died

The first UK soldier to put his feet on French soil during the D-Day landings has died at the age of 95. Lieutenant Norman Poole…

US Senator Howard Cannon remembered for D-Day role as Co-Pilot of a C-47

US Senator Howard Cannon who died recently has found to have played a crucial role as a paratrooper in the D-Day invasion of France during World…

Bill the man of strong will

Ian Harvey
Bill

Second World War veteran paratrooper Bill made his final jump at the age of 93. Bill is a man of strong will whose target achieving…

War Through the Eyes of a Veteran’s Family

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veteran’s family

Beth Harpaz has been a member of a veteran’s family her entire life. Her father, David Jackendoff, was one of thousands of soldiers who stormed…

Painful Experience with Artillery Shell Recalled

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artillery shell

A veteran of the Second World War who was directly struck by an artillery shell remembers his experience quite clearly. The man is Leslie Stainbrook,…

101st Airborne Paratrooper Turned Writer: Herbert Eggie Tells His Story

Herbert Eggie and the 20 paratroopers under his command looked down through the open door of the plane as it soared above the drop zone…

Walter Morris Was the Sergeant of the First All-Black Parachute Battalion.

    Walter Morris was one of the first black paratroopers during WWII. As an original member of an all-black 555th Parachute Infantry Company. The…