D-Day Heroes Remembered – Family Places Fresh Plaque on Site of C-47 Crash
Many of you have read the recent story “Lost on D-Day: The story behind the plaque down a lonely lane in Normandy“, published on War…
D-Day – A Look at All 5 Beaches with Original Footage and Photos
76 years ago, in Northern France, one of the most essential operations of World War II took place. As a part of Operation Overlord, the…
When “The Best Years” are Past – Aircraft “Boneyards”
In November 1946, a little over one year after the end of World War II, RKO Pictures and Samuel Goldwyn released the movie “The Best…
D-Day’s Armored Innovations that May Have Turned the Tide
In preparation for the Allied invasion of France on June 6, 1944, engineers and designers were hard at work to create a variety of machines…
“Lancaster Skies” – Upcoming WW II Film with Trailer and Photos
‘Lancaster Skies’ is an upcoming feature film from a small and dedicated group of film makers working under the banner of Tin Hat Productions. The…
15th Annual World War II Heritage Days Honors MoH Recipients
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is a little-known non-profit organization dedicated to preserving vintage aircraft and sharing the history of yesterday with today. This year,…
Russia’s 1st Naval Victory – Defeating Sweden at the Battle of Gangut
The Great Northern War (1700 – 1721) pitted two great warrior leaders against one another for over 20 years – Peter I of Russia and…
D-Day Landing Ship Becomes Museum in Muskegon
When Lt. Paul Grambsch saved his ship’s tattered flag from destruction a few days after the D-Day invasion, he couldn’t know that 74 years later…
Memorial to Honor the Queen’s Lancashire Regiment
An event honoring the Queen’s Lancashire Regiment is scheduled, and a memorial is set to be built in remembrance of all those who have served…
True Cost Of War: Public Shock After Battle of Shiloh
In 1862, the American Civil War was in its second year, and many still believed it would come to a quick end. The Battle of…
For Sale: de Havilland DH115 Vampire T Mk 11
For sale by Historic and Classic Aircraft Sales. The Vampire Preservation Group has successfully operated this 1952 de Havilland Vampire T11 for over a decade,…
WWII Photo Leads Son to Czechoslovakia to Identify Mysterious Woman
Jerry Huffman’s father, Paul, served in World War II as a tank driver with the US Army. He was helping liberate Czechoslovakia from the Germans…