New book tells the story behind Hitler’s Battle of the Bulge
A new book by British military historian Peter Caddick-Adams called “Snow and Steel: Battle of the Bulge 1944-5” reveals Hitler’s real thinking behind his Battle…
Korean War memorial to remain in Plymouth
The British Korean Veterans Association (BKVA) is disbanding this year due to a decreasing number of members. The Association has been responsible for the upkeep…
Rumours surround Ireland’s upcoming Holocaust Memorial Day
According to Yad Vashem, the World Center for Holocaust Research in Israel have banned representatives from Israel from attending a Holocaust Memorial Day in January…
The B-17 Alliance moves a historic Milwaukie B-17 bomber to Salem for restoration
In early December, a historic B-17 bomber housed in Milwaukie was moved to Salem for restoration and repairs by the B-17 Alliance. The B-17…
75 years on and New Zealand honours its HMS Achilles veterans
At the very beginning of World War II, New Zealand became the first Allied naval force to attack the German Navy head on. Today, the…
Ten Days in August: The Siege of Liège 1914 – Review by Nate Sullivan
There is no reason why the Battle of Liège, the first battle of the First World War, should not fascinate military history enthusiasts. The Schlieffen…
The fringe of war
Veteran supported Vietnam War through service in Thailand By Jeremy P. Amick When speaking of his father, it is evident that Bob Sneller possesses an…
Veteran describes service in the Navy during Vietnam War ‘It was a different time’
Veteran describes service in the Navy during Vietnam War By Jeremy P. Amick The late 1960s was distressing for many young men preparing to leave…
STILWELL AND THE CHINDITS – Review by Mark Barnes
Here we are again with another instalment of the Images of War series from Pen & Sword. This time round we find ourselves in the…
Frontline World War II photo album found
While serving in WWII, Frank Tomlinson, a Royal Artillery soldier with the 74th Field Regiment, took over 1000 photos chronicling his life on the front…
WIND IN THE WIRES – Review by Mark Barnes
The gathering pace of events surrounding the centenary of the Great War have coincided with some difficult times in my world and, as a consequence,…