The Royal Navy in the Pacific fighting Kamikaze
HMS Formidable – Kamikaze hit of 4 May 1945 [Via] When VE Day was declared in Europe, the war still wasn’t over in the Pacific. World…
Dunkirk Veterans visited Paris for 75th commemoration Ceremony of the Evacuation
The Veterans from the famous Dunkirk Evacuation are getting together in northern France to commemorate the most daring rescue in military history. They will pay…
40 Facts about the Dunkirk Evacuation of WW2
The end of May, early June 1940, 75 years ago in the early days of the Second World War, the most amazing rescue mission took…
German U-boat surrender at Londonderry remembered
On the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, one of the major parts of the German surrender was the Nazi U-boat fleet.…
‘Victory of Love’ in the Time of War and Chaos – WWII weddings tell amazing stories of resilience and love
During the Second World War, numerous stories emerged of young people getting married amid all the chaos and destruction. One could argue that in times…
WWII veteran is the ‘Oldest McDonald’s Employee’ in Europe and he is still ‘lovin it’
Bill Dudley, a British Second World War veteran is enjoying his current career as a McDonald’s employee and claims that despite being 90, he is…
Hunt continues for missing World War Two Polish submarine
The hunt for a Polish submarine that went missing during World War Two is to be resumed. The Orzel was on patrol in the North…
THE BRITISH AEROSPACE HAWK – Review by Mark Barnes
We tend to shy away from modern warfare on this website. Some events are just a wee bit too recent or too raw for some…
World War Two veterans who protected Arctic Convoys are recognised by Russia
World War Two veterans are being honoured by Russia for their role in the Arctic Convoys. The Arctic Convoys were a large contingent of around…
Lucky HMS Belfast Visitors May Find Rare Commemorative Royal Navy Coins in Their Change
The Royal Mint has issued a commemorative Royal Navy £2 coin in remembrance of the Great War. The Royal navy £2 coin is for sale online but…
A SHIPYARD AT WAR – Review by Mark Barnes
I found it immensely hard not to have the odd shiver of dewy-eyed regret while leafing through the pages of this magnificent book. It represents…
BRITISH AND COMMONWEALTH WARSHIP CAMOUFLAGE of WWII – Review by Mark Barnes
I’ve got to be honest and say I rarely turn down Seaforth naval books when they are offered to me. At first glance I had…