These Japanese bombers attacked targets with rocket-propelled people
Kamikaze attacks — known as “special attacks” by Japan — were an infamous tactic designed to not only destroy American ships but also strike fear in the Allied navies. But…
USS Indianapolis: The Legacy, a new top WWII documentary!
USS Indianapolis: The Legacy, produced by filmmakers Sara Vladic and Melanie Capacia Johnson, was an official selection at this year’s GI Film Festival. The film follows the crew from the early days…
Remains of 19 Soldiers from World War I found in Flanders
The archeological department of the Flemish intercommunal CO7 have discovered the remains of nineteen soldiers from the First World War. The remains of nineteen soldiers that were killed in action during World…
This officer served his machine gun.. until he had been shot five times – Jack Dimmer VC
Memorial Plaque of Jack Dimmer. (Credits: Andy Arnold) A few years ago I worked for the London Borough of Merton. Based at the Civic Centre in Morden, for nearly two…
How Wilfred Owen's Poetry Reaches Out To Modern Sensibilities
What passing-bells for these who die as cattle? –Only the monstrous anger of the guns. -Wilfred Owen, “Anthem for a Doomed Youth” My friend, you would not tell with such…
REVIEW: Men of the Battle of Britain by Kenneth G. Wynn
Since it was first published in 1989, Men of the Battle of Britain has become a standard reference book for academics and researchers interested in the Battle of Britain. Copies…
TRAILER: Unsurrendered 2 – The Forgotten Filipino Guerrillas
Trailer for the World War II Documentary “Unsurrendered 2: The Hunters ROTC Guerrillas” by the Film Production Company Spyron-AV Manila. This documentary will tell you the story of the far forgotten Filipino…
“I Was Almost Shot Down Flying A Nazi Plane” recalls US WWII Fighter Pilot
Decorated fighter pilot Duke Ellington aka “Ed” explains how he got to fly a German ME-109 fighter plane during the war after a German airfield was captured in Sicily. So…
An Almost Forgotten Division – 1st Australian Armoured Division
Cate Clark began her interest in the World War 2 formation, the 1st Australian Armoured Division after meeting local identity Don McDonagh. Don, almost an icon in the local community of Gunnedah…
Cpl. Robert Meyers Missing Since Korean War Accounted For
The Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, Cpl. Robert Meyers, missing from the Korean War, have been identified and will be…
