WASP Elizabeth Strohfus Dies Age 96
Elizabeth Strohfus, a pilot who flew military planes across the country during WWII, died on March 6, 2016, at the age of 96. The recipient of…
George Kennedy – War Hero and Movie Star Died Age 91
Tall, muscular and fair-haired, George Harris Kennedy, Jr. was born into a show business family on the 18th February 1925 in New York. He died at…
U.S. WWII veterans share their war stories at B-29 bomber “FiFi”
Three U.S. veterans share their memories of their experiences and the important role of the B-29 bomber in their war service. This plane played a remarkable…
Fighting Filipinos: Philippine Resistance Against the Japanese Occupation
Did the Japanese really conquer the Philippines during the Second World War? Well, they certainly defeated the American and Filipino forces following the fighting that…
World War Two Shipwrecks Sought in ‘Graveyard of the Atlantic’
The area where many World War Two vessels lie wrecked at the bottom of the sea has become known as the ‘Graveyard of the Atlantic’.…
Confusion over the Trial of a SS medic from Auschwitz
This week the trial of a medic who served at Auschwitz is verging on collapse when the accused, 95-year-old, Hubert Zafke, was declared unfit to stand trial…
Over 70 Years After The Battle, WWII Vet Awarded Silver Battle Star
Robert Barcus, a decorated WWII veteran, realized after being discharged from service that he was due one more award. The army had failed to award him…
World War II Female WASP Pilot Was Proud to Serve Her Country
Larned, Kansas, native Lucile Doll Wise knows better than most what Women’s History Month – she was part of history, during WW II. Wise was…
The London Blitz Brought Out The Good, the Bad and the Ugly In the Population
German Air Raids on Britain were a feature of World War II, with bombing raids concentrated on strategic ports, important manufacturing cities and the capital…
Orde Wingate: Eccentric, Daring & Unconventional Fighter against the Japanese
Orde Wingate was a British officer who served in colonial territories and World War II, reaching the rank of Major General before his death on…
WWII Planes & Vehicles Buried in Camp Claiborne Louisiana?
Situated in Louisiana, the Kisatchie National Forest covers an area of around 604,000 acres, it may be a treasure trove for WWII enthusiast as military…
Propaganda Leaflets, Just One of the Many Deplorable Nazi Tactics
Joseph Goebbels is notorious for his role in orchestrating the hateful Nazi propaganda campaign during World War II. In the last days of the war, he…