New biography tells real life Great Escape character
The World War Two veteran who was played by Steve McQueen in Hollywood movie, The Great Escape, is the subject of a new biography. William…
New book tells story of Women’s Auxiliary Air Force
A new book about the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) is being released to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, which…
Russian General Who Defeated Napoleon in 1812 was saved by A French Surgeon
The time when soldiers were dying because of minor infections on the battlefields, a Russian general survived two shots to the head and went on…
New Excavations Reveal 250 Year Old British Fort in New York State
A new excavation at Lake George Battlefield Park in New York State has revealed over 250 year old stone walls belonging to a British fort…
10 Myths about the Nazis
Many myths have grown up around the infamous Nazi Party which led Germany into war, and plunged the world into global conflict. Some of these…
Liam Neeson To Star As US military General Douglas MacArthur In New Korean War Movie
Actor Liam Neeson has been announced as playing US military General Douglas MacArthur in a new movie about the Korean War. The movie, to be…
DID YOU KNOW ABOUT General Taylor’s Secret Mission To Occupied Rome in 1943
General Tylor’s diplomatic and language skills resulted in his secret mission to Rome to coordinate an 82nd Airborne para drop with Italian forces. General Dwight…
Donald Duck in Der Fuehrer’s Face (1943 Disney)
One of the best examples of American propaganda during World War II, was a cartoon featuring Donald Duck at work in a factory operated by…
The 4 Worst Mistakes Of The Axis Powers During WWII
Looking back at WWII there have been four decisions made that, in the end, did not work out to the Axis advantage. Of course, you…
Kids Play On Washed Up Unexploded WWII Sea Mine
The Sea Mine after detonation A family came near to disaster this summer on a Welsh beach at Burry Port in Carmarthenshire, when an unexploded…
WWII Veteran and a Beloved Community Worker Dies at 99
A decorated veteran of the Second World War, who took part in D-Day invasion and a number of battles in North African, has passed away…