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Dazzling – The World War I Camouflage Trick That Could Be Reworked For the 21st Century

Ian Harvey

Ships were painted with zebra stripes in hopes of evading and deceiving the enemy during World War I. It was not entirely clear how effective…

Japanese Fire Balloons and the Tragic Tale of the Last WWII Casualties on US Soil

The Revolutionary and the Civil War tore North America apart, but the World Wars and most subsequent conflicts have been largely fought beyond its borders –…

New WWI Exhibition at South Carolina State Museum

The South Carolina State Museum has recently launched a new exhibit that shows how World War I impacted the state and the people who lived…

Amazing Photos From The Battle of Britain – When ‘The Few’ Were Supported by ‘The Many’

The Battle of Britain was one of the most important battles of World War II. Thanks to its success, the Allies were able to maintain…

Fromelles and Poziers, two battles sombrely celebrated by the Australians

This month marks the 100th Anniversary of two of the bloodiest battles fought by ANZAC troops in WW1.  These battles, Fromelles, 19th to 20th July…

How Gallipoli & ANZAC Memorial Parade Inspired “And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda”

Elly Farelly

In 1971 the Scottish-born folk singer Eric Bogle entered a songwriting competition in Brisbane, Australia. The prize was a valuable Ovation Guitar. The song he…

The Children’s Crusade – Peacefully converting the Muslim population of the Middle East into Christianity?

Nikola Budanovic

In 1212 a crusade was allegedly led by children in the hope of peacefully converting the Muslim population of the Middle East into Christianity, thus…

An Interview with Gary Slaughter – Author of Sea Stories

Since 2004, you have authored a highly-successful series of five Cottonwood novels. Now you have written an autobiographical account of your service as a Navy…

World War I Camouflage Trick Might Be Reworked For the 21st Century

Ships were painted with zebra stripes in hopes of evading and deceiving the enemy during World War I. It was not entirely clear how effective…

Japanese Fire Balloons and the Tragic Tale of the Last WWII Casualties on US Soil

The Revolutionary and the Civil War tore North America apart, but the World Wars and most subsequent conflicts have been largely fought beyond its borders –…

What happened to the 732 Jewish orphans who were brought to Britain after WWII?

Ian Harvey

Memories tend to be elusive and are by their very nature subjective and intangible. To capture them in a physical form – and to do…

Canadian Centennial of the Battle of Vimy Ridge Will Be Very Special

The Battle of Vimy Ridge was a defining moment in Canadian history. More than 10,500 Canadians were wounded – about 3,600 of them killed –…