An Extraordinary Tale of Burmese Elephants in World War II Combat
Working as a forest manager for a British teak company in the Burmese colony, James Howard “Billy” Williams came into contact with the domesticated Burmese…
POZOR! – Review by Mark Barnes
Don’t panic dear reader; you haven’t inadvertently stumbled on a classic car site in error. This book may only contain a modicum of images of…
Ivybridge Man Makes Great Walk to Reflect on the Great War
Outfitted with hobnail boots, a canvas pack and WWI uniform, thirty-three year old Stephen Fletcher sets out on a walk he will always remember, and…
A Look at the Lives and Loves of the Mitford Sisters
The Dowager Duchess of Devonshire, the last surviving member of the Mitford sisters, recently passed away at the age of 94. With her ends the intriguing…
Second World War Memphis Belle Tries to Refurbish Other B-17s
To raise funds to maintain and refurbish two other B-17s, Liberty Foundation organised a tour in which the Memphis Belle was flown to give passengers…
10 Most Significant Battles of the Second World War
It was not named World War without a reason. It was the second of its kind to be fought on a very large scale that…
Guarding Hitler – Review by Phil Hodges
I Was Hitler’s Secretary. I Was Hitler’s Boss. The Jew Who Defeated Hitler. Chocolate Cake With Hitler. Hitler’s Table Talk. Some of these sound absurd,…
Train Carriage, which Bore the Body of Sir Winston Churchill during His Funeral, Restored
A train carriage, part of the train which bore the body of Sir Winston Churchill during his funeral, will be restored in time for the 50th…
Refurbished World War Two Plane Takes Off From Robin Hood Airport
Anoverhauled aircraft from World War Twobrought back nostalgic feelingsto onlookers as it took off for the skies as part of its first test flight. The…
A WEEK IN GALLIPOLI – Part 2 by Mark Barnes
Mark Barnes continues his tour of Gallipoli with a visit to Seddulbahir, the scene of the tragic landing on ‘V’ Beach by the British 29th…
LIBERTY ROADS – Review by Mark Barnes
Warning! Don’t buy this book on the assumption it has lots of fantastic photographs – it has. Don’t buy it on the breezy notion you…
Film that Predicted Hitler’s Dreaded Reign Found After 75 Years
Hitler’s Reign of Terror – the film was the first US picture to have given the warning about the dangers Hitler and his Nazi regime poses…