Russia shuts down a Museum holding a WWII exhibition about US and British involvement
It is reported that Federal Security Service in Russia has stopped a World War II exhibition in Yekaterinburg. The exhibition organisers planned to display photographs…
The story of MV Krait – an old trawler’s role in a secret mission in WWII – Sneaking into Occupied Singapore
The deceptive appearance of an old Japanese fishing trawler, kept moored at the Darling Harbour in Sydney, is hiding a great wartime story associated with…
INGLORIOUS FARB’TERDS – By Phil Hodges
Phil Hodges concludes his series of re-enactment related features with an account of an uncomfortable experience. I’ve interviewed a number of people for War History…
The daring SAS raid that destroyed 37 enemy airplanes and cemented the reputation of the SAS
Get to know the story of the brave and daring five-men SAS raid deep into German General Erwin Rommel’s territory in North Africa that convinced…
Breaking News: Terror plot targetted for WW1 memorial service
The Australian police have announced that they have foiled a terror plot that was scheduled for an Anzac memorial service planned for next week in…
STOP PRESS: WWII Ship USS Independence Found ‘Amazingly Intact’ on Ocean Floor
A World War II-era aircraft carrier was found on the ocean floor near California’s Farallon Islands and it’s looking great. Despite being underwater since 1951,…
Battle Relics of Saipan – Follow Devon Pike as he explores Saipan and it’s hidden bunkers and relics
Saipan is the largest of the Northern Mariana Islands – though it’s hardly sprawling at just under 20 km in length and half that at…
Ring of World War Two pilot returned to family 71 years after crash
The ring of a World War Two pilot, which was lost when his plane crashed in Albania, has been returned to his family after more…
World War Two 1950s leaders’ reunion in images
New images of a post-World War Two leaders’ reunion have emerged to show the Allies in a more relaxed and calm manner. The photographs are black…
World War Two bomber pilot crash survivor turned up at home 10 minutes after his Mother received a telegram saying he was missing, presumed dead.
The story of a World War Two bomber pilot who was thought killed, but turned up unexpectedly at his family’s house has been retold with…
WHO-Tube: The Greatest Fighter Pilots – Erich Hartmann “The Black Devil”
Erich Hartmann was a fighter pilot in the German Luftwaffe (air force) and the most successful fighter ace in history. During World War II he…
THE ART OF WAR VISUALISED – Review by Mark Barnes
Some things arrive out of the blue and others are off the wall. This book by Jessica Hagy is, at first glance, the best of…