British Army Major who fought in World War Two’s southern front dies at 97
A British Army Major General who led a battalion across Sicily on World War Two’s southern front has died at the age of 97. Major…
Battle of Waterloo medals spanning 200 years to go on sale
Two rare medals from the Battle of Waterloo, 200 years ago, are being put up for sale by auction in Shropshire, in the West Midlands…
1000-Pound WWII Bomb Unearthed in London, Sparked Massive Evacuation
A 1000-pound WWII bomb said to measure about five feet long was unearthed by construction workers in Bermondsey Monday, March 23, sparking a massive evacuation with people from…
ORDE WINGATE – Unconventional Warrior – Reviewed by Mark Barnes
Major-General Orde Charles Wingate, DSO, & Two Bars has been the subject of a lot of ink since his B-25 came down in an electrical…
First down on Yamato! By Barry Smith
On the morning of Saturday, April 7th, 1945 tension aboard the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV-12) was times a thousand. The fighter pilots with Hornet’s Air…
Crossing the Rhine – 70 Years Ago Today – In Pictures!
On March 24th 1945, near Xanten in Germany, the Rhine River was crossed in one of the biggest attacks launched in western-Europe. The attack consisted of…
MUST READ & SHARE: The Great Escape 71 years today. Read this excellent piece of work – it is everything you need to know!
71 years ago today was the beginning of the Great Escape. Below is an excellent article by Rob Davis, Telford, Shropshire from the UK. This is one…
Nazi Hideaway Found Deep Within Argentinian Jungle
A site composed out of some three compact-walled lookouts and suspected to be a Nazi hideaway was discovered by a team from the University of…
Books mark 50th anniversary of Vietnam War
This month is the 50th anniversary of US troops arriving in Vietnam to take part in the Vietnam War. While President Lyndon Johnson hadn’t lightly…
World War One made wrist watches mainstream
Time was told for centuries using sundials and hourglasses. The spring mechanism for the clock was invented in the 1400s, but the clock remained a…
Attack of the Drones – Started in WWII!
Drones are playing a larger role in modern automated warfare. It means that war can be fought remotely without the use of troops or people…
Classic Easter air show to be held in Marlborough, New Zealand
Easter weekend will see a new air show take place in Marlborough, New Zealand. The Omaka Classic Fighters Air Show will take place from Friday,…