100 Years Since The War To End All Wars
November 11th is known by many names: Armistice Day; Remembrance Day; Veterans Day. On the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, at 11 AM on 1918, the guns finally fell […]
The WWII Poster of the Week – November 11, 2018
This week’s WWII Poster of the Week reminds us that Americans always have, and always will, stand in defense of our nation.
USS Wasp Vet Gets Ride In TBM 70 Years Later
The Illinois Valley NewsTribune has the story of a 93-year old WWII vet who got to re-live his glory days last Saturday, courtesy of warbird owner Brad Deckert. Deckert, who […]
The WWII Poster of the Week – November 4, 2018
The WWII Poster of the Week for the week of November 4, 2018 reminds workers to keep an eye out for suspicious behavior while you’re keeping your nose to the […]
“Rock” in Garden Turns Out To Be WWII Rocket
A barnacle-encrusted “rock” being used to decorate a garden in Orchid Island resort community near Vero Beach, Florida, turned out to actually be a rusted WWII rocket from beach assault […]
99-Year Old Vet Recalls Being Shot Down, POW
This past Thursday, Stephen Floyd celebrated his 99th birthday, and spoke to Springfield News-Leader about his experiences as a POW of the Germans after his B-17 was shot down. It […]
The WWII Poster of the Week – October 14, 2018
This week’s WWII Poster of the Week shows British soldiers manning a mobile heavy anti-aircraft gun as searchlights pierce the sky. From the flat terrain, and the fact that the […]
The WWII Poster of the Week – September 30, 2018
The WWII Poster of the Week for the week of September 30, 2019, was a reminder to America that we were literally in a fight to save democracy from Fascism.
The WWII Poster of the Week – September 16, 2018
The WWII Poster of the Week for the week of September 16, 2018 is a reminder that armchair generals really have no idea about the cost of war.
Renoir Painting Looted By Nazis Recovered
A rare Renoir painting looted by the Nazis after the fall of France has been recovered, and returned to the only surviving descendant of the original owner. The painting, titled “Deux […]