“Forgotten Victory” – Review by Chris Buckham
Maj Chris Buckham is an active duty logistics officer in the RCAF who reviews books in his spare time. He maintains a blog of his…
Piece of Hitler’s Desk Up for Auction
At the end of WWII, a piece of Adolf Hitler’s desk was smuggled out of Germany. That piece is being auctioned off in Colchester, Essex,…
Band of Brothers Wild Bill Guarnere and Babe Heffron Sing A WWII Foxhole Song (Watch)
Two of the real life Band of Brothers, best friends Wild Bill Guarnere and Babe Heffron, sing “Mares Eat Oats.” William J. Guarnere (April 28th…
After More Than Twenty Years of Repair Work, a Classic WWII Bomber Takes to the Skies
It took more than two decades, but the B-25 WWII bomber was finally refurbished and ready to fly. CBS2’s Greg Mills reported the story and confirmed…
WW2 Veteran had No Relatives, but Hundreds Turned Out for her Funeral
Major Jaspen Boothe says, “In the military, we don’t serve alone, therefore we should not die alone.” William Jones, a retired Marine who works at…
‘I’m still a sailor’ – Lohman, Mo., Veteran Discusses Lengthy Career in Cold War-Era Navy
By Jeremy P. Ämick, who writes on behalf of the Silver Star Families of America. For 22 years, Gary Elliott wore the uniform of a…
Rivalry in the USA – The Toledo War of 1835 – When Ohio Fought Michigan
The Toledo War of 1835 took place between the US state of Ohio and a foreign country – Michigan. Though hundreds joined the conflict, only…
Shooting Down 7 Aircraft In One Day, This Marine Was Awarded The Medal Of Honor On His First Mission
Lieutenant James Swett wasn’t the only man to become an Ace in one day during the war and nor was he the only Ace to…
In WW2, General Eisenhower Lost a Bet and Had to Give General Montgomery His Own B-17
When you think of Dwight D. Eisenhower, there’s much that comes to mind: a military leader, President of the United States, Supreme Allied Commander, Chief…
Precious Ring Hidden In A Cup Found by Auschwitz Museum
Some rings are given as a token of love; some are displayed as a sign of wealth, and some are simply admired for their beauty.…
Fascinating “Then And Now” Video Of Munich, WW2 to Present Day
Then and now photos or videos, an amazing way of morphing the past into the present and seeing exactly what happened on a location earlier…
Eye-Watering Numbers – The Staggering Cost Of World War One
If you’ve ever wondered why war is so astoundingly expensive, this video will more than answer any questions you’ve had. Indy Neidell, host of the…