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War Memorial Lofer Austria

War Memorial – Lofer, Austria

This War Memorial commemorates the fallen soldiers of both World War One and Two from the region of …

Posted March 26, 2023 (updated April 5, 2023) by Pascal

US 90mm M1A1 AA gun

90mm M1A1 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Gun – the American answer to the German 8.8cm FlaK 18

The 90 mm M1A1 field gun was an American heavy Anti-Aircraft gun used during WW2, designed for a …

Posted March 12, 2023 by Pascal

17pdr M10 Achilles tank destroyer

17pdr SP M10 “Achilles” – British Tank Destroyer

This British 17pdr M10 Achilles tank destroyer was placed as a monument to commemorate the support of the …

Posted March 8, 2023 (updated March 8, 2023) by Pascal

George S. Patton Monument Bastogne Belgium

General George S. Patton Monument – Bastogne, Belgium

This monument was erected in honor of General George S. Patton for the liberation of Bastogne in 1944 …

Posted February 25, 2023 by Pascal

War Memorial Burghausen Germany

War Memorial Burghausen, Germany

This War Memorial of the German town Burghausen at the border with Austria commemorates the fallen of both …

Posted February 11, 2023 (updated March 11, 2023) by Pascal

Texel War Memorial

World War Two Memorial – Texel, the Netherlands

This War Memorial commemorates 146 civilians of Texel that fell between 1940 and 1945 on Texel. [...]Read More...

Posted September 24, 2022 by Pascal


Memorial - Fort August Scotland

Memorials on both World Wars – Fort August Scotland

Stills of two memorials in Fort August Scotland [...]Read More...

Posted February 27, 2022 (updated May 26, 2022) by Patrick

Katyn Massacre Memorial - Cannock Chase

Katyn Massacre Memorial – Cannock Chase – Staffordshire, United Kingdom

A memorial on the Katyn Massacre commenced in Poland in 1940. [...]Read More...

Posted February 24, 2022 (updated February 21, 2023) by Patrick

Westerplatte Monument – Gdansk, Poland

This monument commemorates the Battle of Westerplatte and is located near the Prom outpost of the former WST …

Posted February 14, 2022 (updated May 26, 2022) by Pascal

Airborne Monument at Oosterbeek, the Netherlands

This monument commemorates those who fought in the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. The first stone was …

Posted February 13, 2022 (updated May 26, 2022) by Pascal

Grave General Patton

The Grave of General George S. Patton at Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial

General George S. Patton is arguably one of the most famous Allied Generals of WW2. You can visit …

Posted February 7, 2022 (updated February 26, 2023) by Pascal

Invasion of Poland: the Battle of Westerplatte – Gdansk, Poland

Known as one of the first battles of WW2, the battle for Westerplatte is a gripping part of …

Posted January 18, 2022 (updated May 13, 2022) by Pascal

Westerplatte War Monument – Gdansk, Poland

This impressive monument Commemorates the Battle of Westerplatte and the Polish defenders of the Military Transit Depot on …

Posted January 12, 2022 (updated May 13, 2022) by Pascal

Halifax R.A.F. bomber LK844 - Tingely England featured

Halifax R.A.F. bomber LK844 Crash site – Tingely England

On the 14th of November 1944, Halifax bomber LK844 part of the 51 squadron of the R.A.F took …

Posted November 14, 2017 (updated February 14, 2022) by Patrick

Battle of the Scheldt: No. 4 Commando at Uncle Beach, Flushing – Walcheren, the Netherlands

In the early morning of 1st November 1944, the town of Flushing is rudely awakened by an extensive …

Posted October 21, 2017 (updated March 26, 2023) by Pascal

featured Memorial General Mc Auliffe and Sherman Tank- Bastogne, Belgium

Bastogne Memorial to General Mc Auliffe – Bastogne, Belgium

On the main square in Bastogne is a bust of General McAuliffe. He and his American troops withstood …

Posted September 28, 2017 (updated January 29, 2023) by Patrick

Featured Cenotaph in Cape Town

The Cenotaph in Cape Town, a WW1 and WW2 memorial – South Africa

The Cenotaph was erected in 1924, before World War Two, and was designed by Vernon March to commemorate …

Posted August 27, 2017 (updated February 14, 2022) by Patrick

Field Marshal Erwin Rommel Suicide Memorial Stone – Blaustein, Germany

On 14 October 1944, two Generals came to pick up Erwin Rommel at his home. Rommel said farewell …

Posted August 26, 2017 (updated February 14, 2022) by Pascal

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