A glimpse at the “graveyard” of war vehicles from World War II to the Cold War
RAF Folkingham in Lincolnshire used to host the bustle of soldiers and war vehicles during World War II and the Cold War. Now, it is…
WWII’s Female Code-breakers in Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park used to be Britain’s kept secret once, most especially in the raging years of World War II. For over 30 years, the activities…
Hundreds Show Up for Funeral of Family-less WWII Veteran
33-year-old Sgt. Rick Clement was not related in anything to Harold Percival. He never even met the man, not even once. But still, he felt…
George Clooney’s “Monuments Men” Expected in Berlin Film Fest
Recently, Germany and the world witnessed the news about a treasure trove of priceless artworks stashed away in a dingy Munich flat hidden among piles…
Son posts father’s World War II diary online
Veteran Charles F. wrote a diary during the second world war which is now being published by his son. He served in North Africa and…
Rommel and Montgomery: The Fathers Fight, the Sons Make Peace
Bernard Montgomery was one of the British top Generals during WWII — commander of the Eight Army known as the Desert Rats. Erwin Rommel was…
The making of The World at War, inside tidbits from Jeremy Isaacs and David Elstein
Renowned producer Jeremy Isaacs and director David Elstein reveals the challenges they have to face in the making of a World War II chronicle. Jeremy…
World War II’s Top Ten Missing Artworks
When Focus, a Germany-based magazine, revealed a few days ago that German authorities found in a dilapidated Munich flat a stash of historic 20th century European…
Remembering John ‘Bud’ Hawk, Another WWII Hero (1924-2013)
America had lost another of its true heroes — John ‘Bud’ hawk who served during WWII and was a recipient of a Medal of Honor…
Closure for missing WWII soldier
A year before the end of the Second World War and it was becoming clear to Nazi Germany that they were losing the war. Hitler…
Photos of women in World War I uniforms baffle experts
Images of women in World War I uniform have been found, sparking a mystery of who the females are and why they were wearing the…