New book documents India’s World War Two role and evolution
[Via] India’s World War Two role is often overlooked, but according to a new book called ‘The Rai at War’, it was World War Two…
German and British aristocracy at heart of pre-war relations
During the early 1900s it was common to find an aversion to communism particularly from the aristocratic classes in Europe and the UK. They feared…
The Guard Who Let Stauffenberg In Recalls The Explosion That Nearly Killed the Fuhrer
The conference room at the Wolf’s Lair soon after the assassination attempt [Via] During his time in power and as leader of the Nazi party,…
Austria Puts Ban on Neo Nazi Number Plates
Usually number plates for cars in Austria are generated automatically by authorities in each region. But just like anywhere else some drivers prefer to request…
LOOK!!! Views down the sights of historical military firearms – very clever
A great project and work from the guys at www.candrsenal.com. They have spent a massive amount of time taking hi res images of historic firearms.…
Medal of Honor: Real life Capt America in fight to the death with his bare hands against 5 enemy soldiers – he won
David Bruce Bleak was born on 27 February 1932 to William Bleak and Tamar Bleak (née Young) in Idaho Falls, Idaho, a remote farming community.…
Oldest US Word War Two veteran honoured at 110 years old
Emma Didlake has been hosted by US President Barack Obama at the White House in Washington to commemorate her service during World War Two, as…
Dover World War Two tunnels Re-opened to Public
World War Two tunnels that were built by soldiers during the war have been reopened to the public for the first time. The tunnels are…
Potsdam Conference was the beginning of the end for Allied-Soviet relations
Churchill, Truman and Stalin [Via] It was in July 1945 that British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, US President Harry Truman and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin…
Very rare US paratrooper carbine – WWII Relic Hunting & Metal detecting WW2
WWII Relic Hunting / Metal Detecting WW2 Episode 10. This is a video of our first tour of 2014. Unlike last time, this was a…
World War Two veteran received Legion D’Honneur for service during Battle of Arnhem
A World War Two British Army veteran has been awarded France’s highest military honour, 70 years after the end of the war. Sergeant Robert Rigler,…
Message From Jews Hiding During Holocaust Has Been Discovered
A message from Jews in hiding written on a door during World War Two has been uncovered by workmen in the Netherlands. Jelle Kapitein who…