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Automakers and the Arsenal of Democracy Reveals Chrysler’s World War Two Contribution (Watch)

U.S. car maker Chrysler was a crucial manufacturer of tanks and vehicles for the US Army during World War Two.  Now, the story of how…

Animals have been used as Parachutists for Years and are still Being used in the Army Today

Most people know that NASA used animals to send to the moon and on other missions before committing human beings to space. However, people do…

Vietnam War ‘Time Bombs’ Still Ruining Lives 30 Years On

Even though the Vietnam War ended over 30 years ago, its legacy is still being felt by the people of Laos. Around 50 people are…

Britain’s Hero Bomb Disposal Expert – Dismantled 7 Consecutive Bombs To Clear Path For Wounded Soldiers

When a British soldier receives The George Cross decoration, you know he’s done something outstanding. This highly honored decoration was created in 1940 by King…

Tinian Island: Bombs and Bunkers! By Devon Pike

Guest Author

We  took a trip back to Saipan and then on to the nearby island of Tinian from which the US operated the busiest airfield of…

Dambusters pilot to sell medals to save Bomber Command Memorial

Dambusters

Squadron Leader Les Munro is Britain’s last surviving World War Two Dambusters pilot and he has decided to sell the medals he received for bravery…

Laos casualties from Vietnam War unexploded ordnance

Ian Harvey

During the Vietnam War of 1955-1975, Laos was, along with Vietnam and Cambodia, hit hard by the constant bombardment of fighting and bombing. Records state…

Should Women Be Allowed to Kill and Be Killed on the Battlefield?

Ian Harvey
Battlefield

The British are renewing a debate about the role of women in combat. While they serve in artillery units and in other roles in engineering…

Live Ordnance is Discovered Left Over from WWI

Ian Harvey
live ordnance

A slew of live ordnance that has been left over from the First World War is currently being discovered in France. These deadly explosives, which…

Land Mines Still Litter French Soil

Ian Harvey
land mines

The First World War saw the use of numerous land mines. Explosives of all sorts from the two World Wars are often found today, and…

The Australian Film, The Rocket, Banned in Laos

The Rocket, an Australian film, is banned in Laos—the country in which the film takes place. This sheds an odd light on the story that…

Undetonated Bombs From WWII Still Pose a Threat to People

January 7th, 2014, Hong Kong authorities spent 17 hours trying to dismantle a bomb that was discovered in the downtown area. The bomb was left…