Allied Victory at the Falaise Pocket
The Falaise Pocket was the site of a primary engagement at the Battle of Normandy during the Second World War, which involved a strong Allied…
The USO, the American Soldiers and Robin Williams: Saying Goodbye to a Man Who Had a Heart for the US Servicemen
The recent passing of thespian Robin Williams saddened even the military world. Gooooood Morning, Vietnam! That was the famous line of Robin Williams when he…
Signs of Ancient Warfare in Cardiff
Artifacts that indicate a history of ancient warfare have recently been discovered at a site in Cardiff. These signs hint at the presence of Neolithic…
How a WWII Vet and Survivor and His Wife Died Hours From Each Other on Their 76th Wedding Anniversary
WWII vet and survivor Clifford Hartland, 101, and his wife, Marjorie, 97, passed away only hours from each other on what was suppose to be their 76th…
THE MEN WHO GAVE US WINGS – Review by John Henry Phillips
A few weeks ago I was handed a book to review on the life and exploits of Australia’s most successful flying ace, Robert A. Little,…
Touching WWI Tale: When a Tommy Returned Egg ‘In One Piece’ to the Girl Who Sent It
A 100-year old eggshell intact discovered — the egg originally sent by a school girl to the front line of WWI returned by the Tommy…
Nagasaki Commemorates 69th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing, Mayor Questions Japanese PM’s Defense Policy
Nagasaki, Japan – The Japanese city of Nagasaki celebrated the 69th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the city last August 9, Saturday. Inline with the…
Former army sergeant Passes Away at Greek Memorial
Arthur Jones, a former army sergeant, has passed away at the foot of a Greek memorial. He had hiked to the site in the midst…
WWI Outbreak Undermined by Newspaper Formats
The WWI outbreak would sound to most people as if it would have been the top story for any newspaper in 1914. It was certainly…
Brighton Pavilion During the First World War
Built in the late eighteenth century, Brighton Pavilion is a fairly lavish structure. While it may not be quite as ornamental, one would not be…
Salute to these Ten Heroic Women of WWI!
In line with the Great War’s 100th-year anniversary, let us take our hats off to these ten heroic women of WWI! These recondite figures –…
Effects of the Nomonhan Incident on WWII Japan
The Nomonhan Incident was the climax of rising tensions between Japan and the Soviet Union shortly before the beginning of the Second World War. The…