Going to Normandy? Quick museum guide!
Normandy’s WW2 and D-Day museums are filled with a wealth of artefacts and information about the events of 1944. Some museums such as the American…
“Hitler Feared Blades” and Other Strange Facts About the Famous Dicator
Undoubtedly the worst and most evil man in the history, Adolf Hitler made its name in the pages of history as a ruthless tyrant and…
Two WWI Heroes Will Finally Be Awarded The Medal of Honor They Deserved
Finally, after almost a century since their brave feats during the First World War, two WWI heroes – Army Sergeant William Shemin and Army Private…
WWI Soldier Patrick O’Brien Awarded the Purple Heart Medal Almost 100 Years Since His Death
WWI soldier Patrick O’Brien has recently been awarded the Purple Heart Medal almost 100 years since his death while in action during the Great War. The…
Russia stages WW2 parade despite EU boycott
Cadets carried a copy of the Banner of Victory on Wednesday during a celebration ahead of Victory Day in St. Petersburg. [Via] On Saturday 9th…
Two US Navy ships located, Sunk During D-Day Rehearsal – Killing Hundreds of Americans
The wreck of LST 531 [Via] Two World War Two US Navy ships that were sunk of the south west coast of England have been located…
A testimony of the Reichstag Fire. Hitler: “It is a sign from God!”
Image Courtesy of Wikipedia On the evening of February 27th, 1933, an alarm was announcing not only a fire, but also a crucial moment in…
WWII Vet Wallace William Laverack Gets Perfect Send-Off – A Tank Tribute
Sons of WWII veteran Wallace William Laverack made a tank tribute for his funeral in honor of their father who was part of the British…
Battle of ‘Schlos Itter’ – defended by the Americans and the Wehrmacht from the SS
Schloss Itter, defended by the Americans and the Wehrmacht from the SS [Via] The last days of the Second World War witnessed the most unlikely and…
Top 10 US & UK Military Vehicles that Won WWII
Besides the men that put their lives on the line, it were the military vehicles that supported them and made their effort a possibility. For…
Mighty fine at 109 – America’s Oldest Veteran
[Via] America’s oldest WWII veteran celebrated his 109th birthday eating burgers, smoking cigars and drinking milkshakes. The resident of Austin, Texas, Richard Overton celebrated his…
Wreckage from a B-24H “Flying Coffin” Liberator found in Italy
Image Courtesy of Wikipedia After 70 years a forgotten story about death and survival is brought to light. The remains of a US plane from…