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MUST READ – Commander Rudder (2nd Rangers) 10 years later – I Took My Son to Pointe Du Hoc and Omaha Beach

FROM HISTORIES OF THE NORMANDY LANDINGS PREPARED BY THE ARMY HISTORICAL DIVISION. –  By W. C. HEINZ Thank you to our friends at OldMagazineArticles.com for…

AMAZING: Interviewed – Bf 109 pilot Franz Stigler (who saluted) and B-17 pilot Charlie Brown’s (who thus survived)

Truly touching moments of humanity, ethics and morals are rather rare in warfare. The Christmas Truce of WWI was an excellent example of such humanity,…

Prince of Wales to Miss Remembrance Ceremonies

Ian Harvey

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,…

She never knew her father. He was shot and killed by German soldiers in Belgium

Lois O’Keefe visited the grave marker of her father for the first time since he passed away–seventy years ago. She never knew her father. He…

German Secret Weapons of WWII

Towards the end of World War II, Nazi scientists and engineers were working on a number of destructive and innovative devices. The Germans were losing…

WWII Ghost Bombers Complete Their Mission – True or Fake?

A B-17 Flying Fortress landed perfectly at an RAF airbase and completes the full landing pattern as well. The bomber comes to a full stop;…

British Commemorate First Day-Light Air Attack on Berlin by 95th Bombardment Group

Ian Harvey
95th Bombardment Group

Previously we brought to you the story of Stan Stanley, whose plane was shot down after Allied bombings over Berlin kicked into high-gear. Ten days…

American Serviceman Risks it All to Escape the Nazis; Recalls Astounding Details

Ian Harvey
Escape the Nazis

Stan Stanley’s incredible story began 70 years ago, when the American airman was downed while on a mission over Berlin. His harrowing escape, while trying…

For sale: 88mm – $100,000 – $150,000

Jack Beckett

The 88 mm gun (eighty-eight) was a German anti-aircraft and anti-tank artillery gun from World War II. They were widely used by Germany throughout the…

Can You Help Solve This WWII Mystery?

Ian Harvey
WW2 Mystery

Chris Ward, author of Bomber Command, is calling on the Guardian readers who might have information regarding the death of the man, or who could…

Author seeks help in solving mystery surrounding Morecambe Mustang Pilot killed in WWII Crash on Dutch Island of Texel

Siegphyl

An author and historian is asking the public for information regarding a man from Morecambe who was killed during the Second World War. Bomber Command…

B-17 Bomber Wing Panel as a Memorial to Forgotten WWII Vets

Mobile, Alabama – In a recent ceremony, retired Major George Cramer, part of the 384th Bombardment Group and flew 25 missions during WWII, added his…