Colditz Castle – a visitor attraction for World War Two enthusiasts
The infamous Colditz Castle [Via] The escape from Colditz Castle in Germany during World War Two was made famous in the movie, The Colditz Story in…
SHAMEFUL: National World War Two Monument becomes playground for visitors
When visitors attend Washington, D.C.’s National World War Two Monument they expect to be able to have a moment of quiet to pay their respects…
Stash of gold Nazi coins discovered in Germany
A store of gold Nazi coins has been discovered in a northern German town. The coins are thought to be worth around €45,000 and were…
Oldest US Word War Two veteran honoured at 110 years old
Emma Didlake has been hosted by US President Barack Obama at the White House in Washington to commemorate her service during World War Two, as…
Message From Jews Hiding During Holocaust Has Been Discovered
A message from Jews in hiding written on a door during World War Two has been uncovered by workmen in the Netherlands. Jelle Kapitein who…
US Vietnam War and foreign policy expert dies age 88
A US foreign policy expert who documented political interactions during the US Vietnam War has died earlier this month at the age of 88. William…
Canada’s World War Two Creecode talkers subject of new documentary
The language of Cree has been revealed to have been used during World War Two by Cree code talkers. Code talkers were people employed by the…
World War Two veteran evicted from home on a stretcher
A 90 year old World War Two veteran soldier has refused to leave his home, so authorities have forcibly removed him on a stretcher. John…
Japanese company, Mitsubishi to make World War Two apology
[Via] 70 years after the end of World War Two, a Japanese company is going to apologise to US veterans for their treatment during the…
FIRST LADY – Review by Mark Barnes
Despite not being a massive fan of Winston Churchill in consideration of his whole political career, it is impossible not to admire his resolute belief…
Documentation Center for the History of National Socialism opens in Munich
The new documentation center, on the left is the “Fuhrerbau” where the Munich agreement was signed in 1938, via Google streetview A new Documentation Center…
The World War Two US Army Deserter That Was Hung For His Crimes
The story of a World War Two US Army deserter who caused criminal chaos in Rome during the war has been uncovered. Werner Schmiedel was…