A secret Nazi bunker used for nuclear research has been discovered
A factory used by the Nazis during the war has hidden a secret entrance to an underground nuclear facility and secret Nazi bunker in northern…
70 years on, Christmas during the Battle of the Bulge is remembered
The Battle of the Bulge began in the middle of December 1944. Allied troops were holding the vital town of Bastogne in the south of…
Untold story: The role of the statisticians during World War Two
Most stories and reporting around World War II focus on the military engagement and battles that determined the outcome of the war. An interesting side…
The Classic World War II Escape Story Reaches the Half Century
The movie that almost wasn’t made has become one of the most watched World War II films of all time. The Great Escape didn’t excite many…
Calls to sell Nazi eagle from stern of Graf Spee in Uruguay
The Uruguay Government is currently in possession of a bronze Nazi eagle recovered from the wreckage of the Nazi battleship, the Graf Spee, located just…
Battle of the Bulge re-enacted in Clervaux on 70th anniversary
To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, more than 40 people from all over the world came together to re-enact part…
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…