WWII concrete blocks at Hemsby are being used to stop coastal erosion
Photo story (Clockwise from top left): (1) WWII concrete blocks and new concrete blocks at Hemsby are being used to stop coastal erosion (2) WWII…
The Youngest British WWI Soldier was Only 12 Years Old!
The youngest soldier to fight for the British during WWI was a schoolboy merely 12 years old! This said 12-year-old lad lied about his age…
WWII Hero Honored At Front Yard Flag Raising Ceremony
Dilts can consider himself quite a lucky guy. Surrounded by a loving companion, three daughters, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren, he enjoyed his celebration…
WWII’s Female Code-breakers in Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park used to be Britain’s kept secret once, most especially in the raging years of World War II. For over 30 years, the activities…
Walmart Donates Land to Virgina to Preserve Civil War Battlefield
According to the Hampton Roads: Walmart has donated 50 acres of battlefield to that state of Virginia. This ended a legal battle over a super-store…
8th Air Force Historical Society’s Fly for Freedom Event Was a Success
The Wisconsin State Chapter of the 8th Air Force Historical Society, was jam packed with activities on September 12. This marked the annual Fly For…
WWII Motor Torpedo Boat being restored in Bridgwater by an enthusiast
Photo story (Clockwise from left): (1) Warship enthusiast, Paul Childs from Bridgwater in Somerset, his family and his organization are restoring a WWII motor torpedo…
Jewish Family Art Pieces Saved from WWII Nazis
Before WWII, many affluent Jewish families owned art from some of the greatest painters in history. Artists like Picasso and Matisse. Many of these works…
WWII Former Amtracker Lives to Tell the Story of 2,000 rescued POW
Pete Gleich was only 18 years old when he enlisted and 20 years old when the Los Banos Rescue marked his ‘day to remember’. 66…
Silicon Valley tank collection to go on public display in Massachusetts museum
The family of a collector of war items plans to donate a collection of tanks, missile launchers and armored vehicles to a foundation based in…