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 ...

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

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 ...

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

Surrounded by his family and a warm blanket, 100-year-old World War II veteran, father of six and lifelong Catholic George Desmarais was ready to celebrate.

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 ...