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…
Seen this before?? In 1992 B-25s take off from a carrier once more to remember the Doolittle raid
To coincide with 50th-anniversary commemorations of World War II that were held from 1992-1995, the USS Ranger re-enactment of the Doolittle Raid, this was a…
Veteran World War Two tail gunner recalls his days in a B-17
A World War two veteran from Sun City in Florida has recalled his flying days as a B-17 tail gunner. Don Lawhorn, who is now…
Japanese veterans recall battle of Peleliu
Takashi Oike, who is now 93, remembers a fierce battle on Palau’s Peleliu Island, where hundreds of troops were stationed to fight off US troops…
FROM THE SOMME TO VICTORY – Review by Wayne Osborne
Before I begin this review I feel that I have to admit that I know Peter Simkins. He was my MA supervisor at Birmingham University…
Hermann Goering’s uniform on sale for a whopping 85.000 pounds!
The uniform of leading Nazi party member, Hermann Goering, is being put up for sale for £85,000 at an antiques store in the south of…
Bringing history to light – Jersey War Tunnels part of the heaviest fortified island of WWII
The physical traces of the Channel Island of Jersey’s wartime occupation remain like battle scars on the landscape; concrete defences, bunkers, fortifications and tunnels. What…
10 of the most important pieces of second world war memorabilia
Second world war memorabilia is as fascinating as it is moving. Here are 10 of the most important pieces ever to come to auction.…
Pacific Tank Wrecks – Amazing Images of Surviving Battle Relics in the Pacific
In the Jungles and beaches of the Pacific Island wrecks of all kinds can still be found. We have for you a selection of Japanese…
Prince Harry flies WWII Spitfire promoting his scholarship programme for veterans
Price Harry took to the skies in a bid to support his scholarship programme for servicemen wounded in recent wars. He could be seen in…
Japanese Emperor leads official World War Two commemoration on Peleliu
At the beginning of April, the Japanese Emperor and Empress made an official visit to the remote Pacific island of Peleliu in remembrance of hundreds…