Poppy-shaped maze commemorates World War troops
In commemoration of the centenary of World War One and the 70th anniversary of World War Two an Australian farming couple have created a maze…
Get Your Tickets! George Luz Jr & the actor who portrayed his father will be joining us! Band of Brothers Actors Reunion – Normandy 2015
When & Where: June 5, 6 & 7, 2015 at Overlord Omaha Beach Museum, the Utah Beach Museum and the Richard D. Winters Leadership Monument…
Museum Uses “Crowdfunding” for the Restoration of Gallipoli Warship HMS M.33
For the first time, the National Museum of the Royal Navy employs crowdfunding for the completion of the restoration of a Gallipoli warship, the HMS M.33.…
Captain Jerry Yellin, the Pilot who Flew WWII’s Last Mission
Let’s get to know one of those who are part of what is now known as the “Greatest Generation” — Captain Jerry Yellin, the pilot…
A mother’s hope ‘Russellville soldier missing in action since World War II’
By Jeremy P. Amick As a boy growing up in rural Mid-Missouri in late 1920s, one might imagine the thoughts of a young Walter Lehman…
Commander Clive Gwinner: Sea Captain and Submarine Hunter
On February 25th, 2015 a collection of seven medals that had been fairly won will be going up for auction. The collection was that of…
CITIZENS OF LONDON – Review by Mark Barnes
Quite a few years ago I was working on a paper in London where one of the newer staff was an American lady who was…
Just Jugs: Just stunning images of P-47’s. Enjoy.
The Thunderbolt was one of the heaviest and largest fighter planes ever built; it was also only powered by a single piston engine. It was…
Archaeological dig for Battle of Waterloo site
An archaeological dig has been approved by Belgian authorities at the site of Hougoumont farm – a crucial location and turning point in the Battle…
Brothers in arms during World War One
There were many brothers in arms during World War One as voluntary joining increased at the start of the war and then conscription was enforced…
Driver James Wallis T5259533 R.A.S.C. – By Bradley Wallis
My father James Wallis was born in 1911 in Lambeth London. He grew up through the Great War and eventually found himself in the newspaper…
GUEST BLOGGER DAN KING: The 70th anniversary of the battle for Iwo Jima
There are events being held across the United States including the two largest events being held in Virginia and at Camp Pendleton in California. I…