Waterloo: The Movie That Used 15,000 Real Soldiers as Extras
The 1970 war flick Waterloo was a modest film, to say the least. It had quite well-known stars in its cast and won a number of awards upon…
Look! 8 Overlooked WWII Movies That Are Really Good
Watching WWII movies has become a tradition during Memorial Days with classics like The Great Escape, The Longest Day and Saving Private Ryan included in the group of the commonly…
Japanese City Seeks Recognition for Its Kamikaze Past
A city in Japan, which played a role during the Second World War as the launching base for kamikaze suicide attacks during the last months…
WWI Ammo Boosters Found During Replenishment Project on New Jersey Beach
https://twitter.com/megbakertv/status/598167062763216897 Allenhurst, New Jersey – A beach replenishment project in New Jersey yielded to a great number of WWI ammo boosters turnaround – century-year-old war artifacts…
“Airplane Graveyard” Discovered at the Bottom of the Pacific Ocean
Deep sea divers in the Pacific Ocean have taken never before seen photographs of the wrecks of hundreds of World War Two planes, which crashed…
Two WWI Heroes Will Finally Be Awarded The Medal of Honor They Deserved
Finally, after almost a century since their brave feats during the First World War, two WWI heroes – Army Sergeant William Shemin and Army Private…
WWI Soldier Patrick O’Brien Awarded the Purple Heart Medal Almost 100 Years Since His Death
WWI soldier Patrick O’Brien has recently been awarded the Purple Heart Medal almost 100 years since his death while in action during the Great War. The…
WWII Vet Wallace William Laverack Gets Perfect Send-Off – A Tank Tribute
Sons of WWII veteran Wallace William Laverack made a tank tribute for his funeral in honor of their father who was part of the British…
WWI Artillery Shell Collectors, A Continuing Problem for Eurostar
Monday, May 11, saw the evacuation of Gare du Nord due to one reason – a passenger decided to carry a disarmed artillery shell aboard…
“Peace” Of Action: Celebrating VE Day 70 Years On
As this year marks the 70th year when peace finally reigned in Europe after six years of bloody war, here are a number of VE…
They Were Soldiers: 9 Famous WWII Vets
When World War Two broke out, these 9 famous WWII vets were among the throngs of people who heeded the call and served during the conflict.…
Celebrating VE Day: Remarkable Facts and Quotes from WWII
May 8, 1945 – Victory in Europe or VE Day was officially declared, a symbol of the end to Hitler’s war. VE Day that year…