CAEN CONTROVERSY – Review by Chris Buckham
What is the Caen Controversy? In a nutshell, this centre’s upon a school of thought that suggests that the 3rd Br InfDiv, tasked with the…
GUEST BLOGGER GEOFF MOORE: The Polish Boffins Who Were the 1st to crack the Enigma Codes
British master code breaker Alan Turin has been marked out as a key figure in the battle to defeat Hitler’s World War II secret…
Great Britain Almost GREAT WAR DEBT FREE A Century After WWI Outbreak
At last After a century since the outbreak of the First World War, Great Britain is almost GREAT WAR DEBT FREE, meaning, it has almost…
Drunk Actor Gerard Depardieu “Scandalizes” A Supposed Solemn WWI Commemoration
Hollywood actor Gerard Depardieu ruined the solemn air in a WWI commemoration when he turned up “scandalously drunk” and shambled his way to his performance. Movie…
American Medal of Honor Winner Capt. Francis B. Wai
MOH Recipient CAPT Francis B. Wai by Bill Beigel Francis Wai was born on April 14, 1917, in Hawaii. Francis was the son of Kim…
The 1942 Holocaust
“It was very touching for me to be here and see Helena again. It’s something I couldn’t imagine until now – and it’s happening.” These…
Salida man twice survived the attacks of the Second World War
91 years old Fred Rasmussen from Salida, Colorado, U.S. talks about his experiences in the military service at the time of the Second World War.…
Aviation club owner builds replica of the Red Baron’s Fokker
Paul Ford, co-owner of the Derby Aero Club in Egginton, South Derbyshire, has spent many hours and £180,000 to create a replica of the the…
RISE OF THE TANK – Review by Wayne Osborne
This is a book about tanks in the Great War and the author highlights the need for the tank in that conflict, presenting his opinion…
Wargaming.net League Introduces New Tournament Features
Wargaming today announced the new advancements to Wargaming.net League tournament gameplay. Beginning next season, the battle format of the League will become more accessible and…
Brotherly departure
Death of Jefferson City twins serves as reminder of WWI sacrifices By Jeremy P. Amick With an estimated 4.5 million Americans serving in uniform during…
Cat Hero Simon, Only Feline to Receive Dickin Medal, Remembered
Cat hero Simon, who received a PDSA Dickin Medal for gallantly defending important food rations while being on board the WWII ship HMS Amethyst, was recently commemorated.…