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8 Convicted Nazi War Criminals Who Got Off Easy

Jack Beckett

From 20 November 1945 until 1 October 1946 a series of military tribunals, called the Trial of the Major War Criminals, was held by the…

The Rise and Fall of Graf Zeppelin, the Nazis’ Only Aircraft Carrier

The Nazis having their own aircraft carrier is a scarcely known story but that didn’t mean it did not occur. Here’s the account of the…

George ‘Blood and Guts’ Patton

George Smith Patton Jr was born on the 11th November, 1885, into a family with a long record of military service.  He saw action in…

Hitler’s Inner Circle: The 10 Henchmen That Served Hitler and the Nazi Party

Adolf Hitler’s inner circle were the most powerful men in the Third Reich. It was a finely balanced team of military commanders, administrative leaders and…

70th Anniversary Celebrations of VE Day

VE Day

For the Finest Generation this year’s Victory in Europe Day celebration will mark the last time that they can gather in significant numbers to celebrate…

VE Day fighter flyover for Washington, D.C.

VE Day

On the 70th anniversary of the Allied victory over the Nazis during World War Two, a vintage plane flyover will take place on 8th May…

Great Waters: 70 Years After – by Ron Simpson

  The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest, largest, and most complex naval battle in history that started with Britain’s declaration of war against…

The Fuhrerbunker in Berlin – Amazing photo’s of the bunkers

We will be taking a look at the bunkers used by Adolf Hitler and his entourage in Berlin. There were two bunkers connected to each…

George Patton – 31 images you MAY not have seen before?!

Jack Beckett

George Smith Patton Jr was born on the 11th November, 1885, into a family with a long record of military service.  He saw action in…

The Legend of Unsinkable Sam: Did This Death-Defying Cat Really Exist?

Bismarck at sea + Pastel portrait of Unsinkable Sam

Unsinkable Sam was the nickname given to a cat who reportedly survived the sinking of three ships during World War II. Also known as “Oscar,”…