Iwo Jima Veteran Elwood “Woody” Hughes Passes at 95
Elwood “Woody” Hughes, war veteran and witness to events on Iwo Jima, passed away February 2nd aged 95. As a Marine he was present on…
Be a Pilot in Great War in Warplanes
Become a pilot! Immerse in WW1 aerial combat like never before in a captivating VR experience. Be a pilot during the Great War in Warplanes:…
British Royal Armouries Museum Reviewing ‘Offensive’ Displays
The Royal Armouries are reviewing displays of police riot gear out of concern that they could be offensive. Riot shields and pepper spray are among…
Vikings Proved Not To Be The Blue Eyed Blonds History Has Recorded
The popular beliefs that Vikings were fair haired, wore helmets with horns, were brutal invaders and were always Scandinavian is finally being put to rest…
New Italian Battleships Arrive in Early Access for World of Warships
Update 0.10.1 features the debut of the new Italian Battleships, an updated Taranto port, as well as new format of Ranked Battles, new Clan Battles…
Gulf War Illness Not Caused by Exposure to Depleted Uranium
Debris from depleted uranium munitions used in the Gulf War has long been blamed for contributing to the illness of hundreds of thousands of veterans,…
Roman Soldier’s Payslip Found…Reveals the Infantryman was Left BROKE
Roman soldier Gaius Messius fought in a major battle. What did he earn for his trouble…? Nothing, according to an ancient payslip! Most people complain…
Opportunities Discovered – Veteran Paul LePage Discusses Service With U.S. Army and Army Reserve
By Jeremy P. Amick Raised outside of Jefferson City, Missouri, Paul LePage grew up working on his parent’s farm, and continued to do so following…
“Out of action” – Medic details hospital move from Lai Khe to Quang Tri in Vietnam War
By Jeremy P. Amick, The Tet Offensive had been a nightmarish period for those serving in Vietnam in the early weeks of 1968. Andrew J.…
World of Warships is set to launch on Epic Games Store
As announced yesterday at the Epic Games Store Spring Showcase, World of Warships (WoWS), the massively popular, free-to-play, online naval combat game will be embarking…
German Woman, Secretary to Camp commandant, is Charged
On Friday 5th February, prosecutors in the small town of Itzehoe, just west of Hamburg in Germany, filed charges against a 95-year-old, unnamed woman for…
Russian Scientists Shipwrecked by Walrus
Russian scientists using a navy tug boat to research the Arctic found themselves under attack by a female walrus. The walrus, apparently defending her cubs,…