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Remains of a Canadian Soldier from WWII discovered in Netherlands

Remains of a Canadian Soldier

Pte. Albert Laubenstein appears in this undated photo [Via] The remains of a Canadian soldier who died during Second World War has been recovered and…

How HMAS Sydney was sunk by a small German cruiser in 1941

HMAS Sydney

[Via] Photographs of Shipwrecks discovered off the Western coast of Australia is now shedding new light on a Second World War tragedy in which scores…

WWII and ATA girls – Unsung Heroines of the Battle of Britain

Contrary to the popular belief, women did play an active and vital role in the Second World War wherever it was possible. A large number…

Mighty fine at 109 – America’s Oldest Veteran

Might fine at 109

[Via] America’s oldest WWII veteran celebrated his 109th birthday eating burgers, smoking cigars and drinking milkshakes. The resident of Austin, Texas, Richard Overton celebrated his…

Nazis introduced videophones in 1936

It may come as a surprise to many, but the truth is that the Nazis first introduced ‘Video call technology’ on March 1, 1936. The…

Auschwitz worker goes on trial at 93

Auschwitz

Groening, pictured, was a 21-year-old junior NCO in the SS when he was ordered to Auschwitz camp [Via] Oskar Groening, a German bookkeeper at Auschwitz…

Nairn quarry is tested for radioactive material from WWII planes

Parts with radioactive material from WWII planes An examination of a quarry is going to take place amid concerns that the quarry may be contaminated…

AMAZING! Weapons from WWII embeded into trees in Nevsky Pyatachok – Russia

Ovidiu Popa

The Second World War left its mark on the world, as it was discovered by accident in Russia a few years ago, in a region…

Lady Pilot of WWII – Mary Ellis still loves to fly the ‘Spitfire’

Spitfire

Mostly, war is considered to be a field for men, but there is no shortage of tales of bravery and gallantry shown by women during…

A Hollywood portrayal of ‘Operation Olympian’ – a daring escape from a German camp

One of the most daring prison escapes of the Second World War is now going to be turned into a Hollywood movie. The stars of…

‘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’

Oldest McDonald’s Employee

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…