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…
A WEEK IN GALLIPOLI – Part 7 by Mark Barnes
Mark Barnes continues his adventure with a look at sacred spots for both Turkey and Australia on the battlefield. As the Australians poured ashore at…
Battle of Bastogne – Easy Company – 2nd Battalion Command Post in the Bois Jacques Forrest overlooking Foy
Expert battlefield guide Reg Jans takes us into the Bois Jacques Forrest to the location of the 2nd Battalion Command Post. During the Battle for Bastogne Easy…
Guest blogger Alex Kershaw: THE LONGEST WINTER – AN EXCERPT
The platoon again opened fire as the Germans got to the fence. This time, it was Private First Class Milosevich who let rip with the…
Goodbye, US Army Ranger, WWII and Famous Hollywood Photographer Phil Stern [1919-2014]
Phil Stern, famed Hollywood photographer responsible for some of the most iconic pictures of Hollywood and political bigwigs like Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra and even…