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The Bristol Blenheim entered RAF service in 1937 and could easily outpace the current fighters, yet at the outbreak of war it was already obsolescent.

Metro Two is a purported underground transportation system concealed by the construction of the Moscow Metro on the orders of Josef Stalin, beginning in the 1930s.

Much was expected of the Blenheim IV but its crews suffered heavy losses in the opening years of World War II.

David Lord had an active career with Transport Command; in the Middle East, Burma and in the airborne assault at Arnhem, where he carried out a valiant supply mission.

The 'Halley' was the second of the RAF four-engine 'Heavies' to become operational and served with distinction alongside the Stirling and Lancaster.

In April1941 F/O Campbell carried out a torpedo strike on the battleship Gneisenau in Brest Harbour. His attack was successful but cost the entire crew their lives.

London under London is a fascinating trawl through the secrets of what lies beneath the pavements of one of the most exciting and historically rich cities in the world.

The DC3's origins began in 1933 and 7 decades later, this evergreen transport is still in operation in all corners of the globe.

Call it Remembrance Day, Armistice Day or Veteran's Day: on November 11, many people wear poppies as signs of respect. But why were these flowers chosen?

With the 90th anniversary of the most famous World War I battle now here, few realize the site of Sgt. Alvin York's heroic 1918 stand was located by researchers in 2006.

The Romans have been busy renovating and restoring the city's palaces, villas and museums, reopening four within the past few months.

The Greatest Generation Interview Project allows students to learn interviewing, memoir writing, historical research, and organizing the data for future reference.

The first U.S. submarine launched in World War II goes to war and disappears without a trace, leaving families of the lost crew to wonder what happened to them.

Gizo, the capital of the Western Province of the Solomon Islands, is surrounded by coral islands and reefs, providing great wreck and reef scuba diving.

Japanese-American soldiers of the 442nd Regimental Combat team overcame prejudice to produce one of the most amazing combat records in United States history.

The final resting place of the World War II submarine, USS Grunion, is found 64 years after its mysterious loss by the three sons of the submarine commander.

Turkey's entry into World War I is an interesting example of the forces that drive a country to take sides in a war and the strange and deadly alliances thus formed.

A scenic four hour drive from Sydney through the Blue Mountains and historic Bathurst leads to Cowra, a Central NSW town brimming with experiences for the tourist.

Robert Gray served in the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve before gaining his wings with the Fleet Air Arm. After Germany's surrender his unit moved to the Pacific theatre.

Nativity is focal point of Algona Iowa community that was home to thousands of German and Japanese prisoners during second world war.

The wearing of a red poppy on Remembrance Day is a Canadian tradition worn to commemorate the end of World War I and has since been adopted as remembrance for all wars.

This desert resort for retirees actually has lots of fun indoor and outdoor tourist attractions for children, too.

The Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea is a considered a tough and dangerous trek. With careful preparation and planning the Kokoda Trail can be a safe hike.

Enjoy the impressive limestone cliffs of this attractive fishing port and ponder on the reasons for the humiliating WWII British surrender here.

Twenty years after Bukovina was given to Romania, the Soviet Union prepared to move into Romania. Descendants of German settlers faced difficult choices.

Quentin Tarantino's best film since Pulp Fiction is packed with surprises, sly humor and swift consequential violence, and Christoph Waltz makes for a memorable menace.

Few in the Western Hemisphere have even heard of it. But Khalkhin Gol in 1939 was one of the most important battles of the 20th century.

Libya is a destination for the connoisseur. The antiquities are awesome and because of its isolation, not many people have visited this fascinating North African country.

The Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea has a reputation as a dangerous hike for trekkers. Four hikers died on the Kokoda Trail during the 2009 trekking season.

Released in 2006 and now on DVD, "The Singing Revolution" explores Estonian-Soviet history. Learn why the film is making waves across Europe and North America.

Using original source documents in historical research enables researchers and students to better understand specific social and cultural attitudes.