The Second World War and How Russia and Germany divided Poland
The Second World War started in the fall of 1939 when Nazi Germany attacked Poland. The events that took place before World War Two came…
Beambender Opens Information Point at Secret Base
A secret base near Coalville has recently been converted to an information point by one of the men who helped the Royal Air Force deter…
Irish College Honors French Resistance Fighters
Irish College in Paris has recently held a ceremony for men and women of Irish descent who fought for the French Resistance during the Second…
Was Napoleon Bonaparte Defeated by Cartography?
The defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo is one of the most famous military defeats of all time. Many use it as something of a…
Napoleon and Josephine’s Marriage Certificate Sold for Almost 500,000 Euros at Auction
Napoléon Bonaparte and Joséphine de Beauharnais’s love story was one of the greatest and most celebrated in history. And just recently, the document that sealed…
World War Two Heroes: Russia Honours Roy Bayliss for His Arctic Convoys Bravery
About 70 years ago, Roy Bayliss had no choice but to celebrate his 21st birthday in a heavy war zone. The World War Two veteran…
Salvaging Records for Veterans
On July 12, 1973 firefighters responded to a call from the National Personnel Records Center, the holder of millions of military files from the 20th…
Survivor of German U-Boat Attack Passes Away
The image of the German U-boat dredges up a number of images to those who were alive during the Second World War. Even many of…
Soldiers’ Remains Found on Kuril Islands
A new discovery has recently been made on the Kuril Islands. On the island of Shumshu, archaeologists working for the Defense Ministry have found the…
Soviets Spy on the Manhattan Project
The Manhattan Project was one of the most important (and one of the most secretive) efforts undertaken by the Allies during the Second World War.…
Man Searches for WWII Veteran Grandfather
A man named GeirSvoren is currently searching for his grandfather, who he believes to be a WWII veteran. Although Svoren hails from Norway, he believes…
Peter Jackson Collects WWI Fighter Planes
Many know Sir Peter Jackson for his film credits, which include such blockbuster hits as The Lord of the Rings, King Kong, and most recently…