Two British Phantoms to Be Restored
The British Phantom Aviation Group (BPAG) has announced plans to restore two Phantoms fighter planes in the United Kingdom. The first is F-4J (UK) ZE360.…
The Follow-Up to ‘Band of Brothers’ is Coming
Apple has been growing their empire by moving into the entertainment world. Their latest move is opening their own production studio. The first project announced…
Medal of Honor Series Returning – But With a Twist
The Medal of Honor franchise is to release a new iteration of its popular WWII shooter game via EA. The original game was released way…
A D-Day Hero, LST 325 Is Moving to a New Home
The US Navy utilized “Landing Ship, Tanks,” or LSTs throughout World War II in order to land troops, vehicles and supplies on beaches. The large,…
Reviews: Late Summer Books Round-Up
This dispatch will inevitably present something of a random spread of publications that landed on the WHO Reviews Dept doormat in recent months. First up…
WWII Vet Turning 100 Year Old – Seeks 100 Birthday Cards to Celebrate
On October 7th of this year, James South will turn 100 years old. The WWII veteran is reaching out on social media in hopes of…
Operation Torch Then And Now Reviewied
The Allied invasion of North Africa is a convoluted tale of politics, diplomacy, grand strategy and a military campaign. Operation Torch introduced the Americans to…
Could Hold 32 Million Gallons – Scotland’s Secret WW2 Fuel Depot
In any war, being able to maintain fuel and supply lines for critical supplies is of utmost importance. Being able to store necessary resources and…
Scapa 1919 – The Archeology of a Scuttled Fleet
The Orkney islands sit above the north east coast of Scotland and this is where the Royal Navy made a shelter in the anchorage of…
101st Vet Aged 98 To Jump Again in Operation Market Garden
If anyone can prove those adages to be true, it’s Jim ‘Pee Wee’ Martin, an American World War II 101st veteran who’s doing something many…
Reviewed: Other Ranks – Tilsley’s Account of Trench Life
I like to think I’ve been open about my disappointment with the way the centenary of the Great War was handled in the UK. Four…
How Do You Restore A WW2 Tank?
Go behind the scenes at The Tank Museum Workshop’s, 26 October, to discover how they keep the Museum’s historic tanks running. Led by the presenters…