War Hero Protests, Gives Medals Away
‘No one seems to care these days, older people are just treated like a bit of rubbish. The country is not as we all hoped. It…
Brad Pitt Gets “WWII Zoned” For New Film
Hollywood came to Dorset – literally – when Hollywood A-Lister Brad Pitt came to visit. The actor is preparing for his upcoming World War II…
Remains of 2 WWII Missing Airmen Finally Laid to Rest
They went AWOL after disappearing behind enemy lines in a war that ended more than 60 years ago. But at last, the remains of the…
Did Hitler Plan to Invade Britain?
Was Operation Sea Lion – Germany’s supposed strategy to invade United Kingdom in World War II – real or was it just a ploy used…
Prince Charles Launched Battle of Britain Museum
Prince Charles of Wales and his wife, Duchess Camilla of Cornwall opened an exhibits archive fully dedicated to the memories of the battle of Britain.…
Experts: WWII Chemical Weapons Threats to Baltic Sea Marine Life
“Our research has shown that in the Gotland Deep there are about 8,000 shells and missiles that could pollute the environment. We have now confirmed that…
Germany Still Haunted By Its Nazi Past
It has been decades since World War II but Germany is still trying to deal with its inescapable past – one that is tainted by…
For sale: Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX, $3,400,000
History: In 1943, the largest single contract for Spitfires was being produced at the Castle Bromwich factory near Birmingham, England. One of these aircraft was…
The sad story of the Italian armistice of 8 September 1943
By Romeo Pavoni for War History Online There are some events in the history of every nation that represent a turning point, for the Italian…
PRESS RELEASE: Research request for a soldier who died at Arnhem in 1944.
Research request for Chiswick resident who died at Arnhem in 1944. A request for information about a Chiswick soldier killed in the battle of Arnhem…
For Sale: 1945 DUKW (Amphibian Vehicle)
For Sale on Ebay: The amphibian is in very good condition and mostly complete, floats and drives; comes with original spare propeller(new), life jacket boxes…
Operation Werwolf was the name given to a Nazi plan to create a commando force
Operation Werwolf commenced in late 1944 and involved the establishment of a guerilla troop of volunteer, Nazi forces brought together to operate secretly behind Allied…