Sinking of the SS Athenia
To many, the sinking of the SS Athenia was the event that formally ushered the British into the Second World War. As with many wars,…
WWI Soldier Honored After 100 Years
Since the centenary began, it has become increasingly common that the story of a WWI soldier who fought bravely yet received little acclaim will occasionally…
WWII Reporter Spots Invading German Tanks in 1939
Clare Hollingworth was in her mid-twenties when she became a WWII reporter. Her first assignment took her to the border between Germany and Poland, where…
The War of 1812 in Canada
The War of 1812 was, from what many know of it, a primarily American and British affair. Some of the major publicized events are from…
Tugboat Perth Amboy Involved in WWI Attack
The Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company owned the Perth Amboy during one of the tugboat’s most important years. The year in question was 1918, which…
Arctic Star Awarded to Deceased Hero
The Arctic Star has recently been awarded to a hero of the Second World War. The man in question had been wishing for the honor…
Z Special Unit Camp Not Protected
During the Second World War, Z Special Unit was a talented band of commandos, and the precursor to the Special Air Services Regiment. Also commonly…
Tubney Wood Factory Vital During WWII
Close to Abingdon, there is a factory at Tubney Wood. It is not necessarily the most ostentatious building, but it does have some defining features.…
Veterans Affairs Still Under Heavy Scrutiny
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs has been under heavy fire lately, and it does not appear to be going away any time soon.…
Woman Helps Citizens Escape East Germany
Following the Second World War, East Germany was a difficult place for many people to live. Many citizens would visit Hungary, from which an easy…
Woman Tosses WWII Grenade to Dog
A woman recently discovered a WWII grenade near Harwich, Essex, but did not realize what she had found until she was already in danger. Instead,…
Seven Decades Pass Since French Liberation
During the Second World War, French liberation was one of the Allies’ key goals. One of the primary goals of D-Day and the assault on…