Remains of Kurt Knispel, the highest scoring WWII tank ace, located in a grave the Czech Republic
Kurt Knispel is considered to be the world’s greatest tank ace. The German war hero had 168 confirmed and 195 unconfirmed kills in World War…
“The thing to do” World War II veteran shares story of service as radio operator
During the first half of the 1940s, the draft notice was a document that many a young man anticipated receiving—a call to the colors that…
Vietnam veteran and cancer sufferer asked to repay pension
A Vietnam veteran is being asked to repay some US$6,324 to the Department of Veterans Affairs that was paid to him in pension benefits. Rob…
Aboriginal Australians remembered for World War One service
Steps to reconciliation with Australia’s indigenous population, the Aboriginal Australians, have gradually taken place over the years, most notably with a referendum in 1967 to…
Lessons to be learnt on 73rd anniversary of America’s entry into World War Two
On the 73rd anniversary of America’s commitment and entry into World War Two, the experience of the government and forces at the time is playing…
UEFA Releases Moving Video About the Century-Old WWI Christmas Truce
In celebration of the century-old Christmas truce between German and British soldiers which took place in 1914, the year WWI broke out, the Union of European…
American Revolutionary War Time Capsule Removed from Massachusetts Statehouse Cornerstone
A time capsule dating back to the American Revolutionary War some two hundred years ago was removed Thursday, December 11, from the cornerstone of the…
WWII vets honored on Pearl Harbor anniversary
This week, Pearl Harbor and World War Two veterans were honoured for the first time in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to commemorate the 73rdanniversary of the Pearl…
New bill allows national World War One memorial for Washington D.C.
At the 100th anniversary of World War One, Washington D.C. is finally going to have a permanent national memorial to the soldiers who fought and…
World War heroes given second chance at Medal of Honor
World War heroes, who have never been honored or awarded for their bravery and actions because of their race or ethnicity, are set to finally…
Irish WWII D-Day Vet Pat Gillen Honored with France’s Highest Accolade
Irish native and WWII D-Day vet Pat Gillen was recently honored with France’s highest accolade – the Legion d”Honneur – for his brave feats during…
“A Nazi Guide to Christmas” Leaflet Found; Instructs Party Members How Christmas Should be Reveled
Unearthed from an archive in the German city of Dresden is a leaflet with the printed title stating A Nazi Guide to Christmas. The said pamphlet lists a number of…