President Eisenhower stayed away from Normandy commemorations
Former President Eisenhower is known for many things, but what he is not known for is his vocal tributes to the WWII landings at Normandy.…
Czech Republic Honors Civilian Hero
The Czech Republic was where Sir Nicholas Winton, a British stockbroker, saved the lives of hundreds of Jews. To be exact, he saved 669 children…
Prime Minister David Cameron Speaks to Veterans
Prime Minister David Cameron boarded the HMS Belfast this past week to address many veterans who were involved in the Normandy landings of WWII, which…
Birth Home of Adolf Hitler May Benefit Immigration
The birth home of Adolf Hitler will potentially see completely new usage due to current governmental considerations to use the house as a center for…
Vladimir Putin Will Show at June 6th Ceremonies
Vladimir Putin is somewhat controversial due to his policies and his at-times odd behavior. This is partly why some are uneasy over his decision to…
Prince of Wales to Miss Remembrance Ceremonies
Until the recently, the Prince of Wales was expected to attend the remembrance ceremonies of the Normandy landings on June 6th. As it turns out,…
ARMOURED HUSSARS – Images of the Polish 1st Armoured Division 1939-47 – Review by Mark Barnes
Here we have an eagerly awaited book that does not take much reviewing. The author’s father Alexsander was a warrant officer who gave a life…
Vietnam Veteran Makes Living as Helicopter Pilot
A helicopter pilot who served in Vietnam has discovered that his area of the service is able to sustain his daily living as a career.…
Outlawed Nazi Uniforms Worn by Festival Patrons
Nazi uniforms are not allowed at the yearly 1940s Weekend, which is held in Haworth of West Yorkshire. The festival was a big draw for…
John Baskeyfield, VC, defended the Oosterbeek perimeter – School’s Renaming Opposed
The change in name of John Baskeyfield VC Primary School has been widely contested by parents as well as many with no relation to the…
ormer top-secret WWII & Cold War naval base may become a museum
Wales is potentially expecting a brand new national museum after discussions on what to do with a former communications base used by their navy in…
WARS, PESTILENCE AND THE SURGEON’S BLADE – Review by Phil Hodges
The shout from the virtual War History Online office of ‘Who wants a book on Military Medicine?’ fell initially on deaf ears. It’s a specialist…