Operation Varsity "was the battle that ended" World War Two in Europe, yet it is largely unknown to all but military history ...

In an interview posted to the U.S Army website, retired WWII glider pilot Lt. Col. Al Hulstrunk noted that "You would think you were in a popcorn machine — you would hear pop, pop, pop ...

A new exhibition honouring Worcestershire soldiers who played a key role in a pivotal World War2 operation has opened to the public.

and a reminder of his younger days. Peter Davies, who served as a World War Two glider pilot, is a much-loved volunteer at Dean Valley Community Primary School in Bollington, Cheshire. Two years ...

Paratroopers and gliders packed with men descended into fierce fighting conditions which resulted in rapid success, but huge loss of life. About six weeks later, the Western Allies had met the ...