Sinking of RMS Lancastria is Still a Secret Protected by a 100 Year D-Notice
The 17th June 1940 saw one of the most horrific events of World War II and the single worst maritime disaster in British history. This…
Toys Of War: Poignant Symbols Of Childhoods
As the largest conflict in history, the Second World War sent out ripples of influence that were felt far beyond Axis-occupied countries. One of the…
ANZACS: The Australians & New Zealanders at Gallipoli, 1915
By the time the Australians left the Gallipoli theater, they had suffered 26,111 casualties, including 8,141 killed in action or dying of their wounds. Australia…
The Hunt for the Pride of the German Navy – Admiral Graf Spee
The Admiral Graf Spee was the pride of the German Navy during the Second World War. There were times when neither the British nor the…
Five Female Heroes of WWII
Women played an exceedingly important role in the Allied nations of WWII. Of course, the cultural icon of “Rosie the Riveter” is a well-known representation…
Five Incredible & Inspiring Tales of Bravery from the Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain was an intense test of aerial superiority between the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and the German Luftwaffe. Following the conquest…
Home-grown British Plot to Kill Eisenhower and Montgomery in London
During World War Two, the British Secret Services had their work cut out for them. Not only did they have to deal with foreign agents…
Single-Handedly Charged over 100 German Soldiers Sending Them all into Retreat
It’s tempting to credit John Kenneally’s solo victory over 100 German soldiers during World War II to the luck of the Irish. However, he wasn’t…
German U-123 Shook Florida by Attacking Ship in View of Beachgoers
The United States maintained formal neutrality during the first two years of World War II, only becoming a part of the war after the surprise…
Masters of Mayhem: The Operations of Lawrence of Arabia and His Men – Book Review
I can’t say for certain how long I’ve been doing this job but I know for sure I’ve seen a good few books that contrive…
8th Air Force in Britain – Keeping the Past Alive
I had the wonderful opportunity in May of this year to participate in the National WWII Museum’s Masters of the Air Tour of 8th Air…
“Hurricane” – 303 Battle of Britain Film Set for Release
The release date of the upcoming movie, Hurricane (“303: Battle of Britain” in Polish version) has finally been announced! On August 17, we will have a chance to…