Japan’s Forgotten ‘Oskar Schindler’, Chiune Sughiara, to be recognised by UN
A Japanese World War Two veteran who saved thousands of Jews has been put up for recognition to the UN by Japan. Chiune Sugihara was…
Dogs – A Soldiers Best Friend Since Forever
New uncovered military records have revealed the numerous animals used to help the war effort during World War Two and beyond Dogs, in particular, were…
World War Two 101st Airborne Veteran Carl Beck Dies
On 6th June this year, the 71st anniversary of the D-Day landings, World War Two Atlanta veteran Carl Dean Beck died after a fall at…
Twin brothers separated during World War Two reunited for first time
Twin brothers separated during World War Two have been reunited for the first time this year. Polish twins, George Skrzynecky and Lucian Poznanski, who are…
Name and Date Found On Soviet World War Two Plane Found Earlier On Bottom of River
The remains of a wrecked Soviet World War Two plane have been located and are being recovered from a river in Poland. The plane has been…
A Baseball Legend and WW2 Veteran Dies At The Age Of 90
A New York Yankees Legend Lawrence ‘Yogi’ Berra, well known for his quirky sayings known as ‘Yogiisms’, has passed away on Tuesday peacefully at his…
Martin Mars WWII Water Bomber To Be Brought Back For Fire Service
[Via] A World War Two era Martin Mars water bomber airplane that was put out of service in Canada is said to be being brought…
Secret World War Two Diaries Of Soviet Ambassador In Britain Uncovered
The personal diary of the Soviet Ambassador to Britain during World War Two has been uncovered. Ivan Maisky was the Soviet Union’s Ambassador to the…
Sealed World War Two Atlantikwall Bunker Discovered In France
A World War Two German bunker has been discovered in the Gironde region of France after being closed and hidden for more than 70 years. The…
World War Two Veteran Receives Act of Kindness When A Stranger Pays His Groceries To Thank Him
A World War Two veteran had his groceries paid for him pay a grateful stranger. Eight nine year old Fred Mayhew from Hampden, Maine said…
B-17 bomber lodged in glacier for more than 70 years
The unique story of a B-17 bomber that was destroyed during World War Two has emerged. Steve Memovich was a US Air Force pilot in…
New Danish Film Tells Horror Story Of German Prisoners Told To Clear Mines After WWII
A new Danish film has been released telling the story behind millions of landmines buried on the coast of Denmark during World War Two. Martin…