Author Simon Fower discusses tens of thousands of men and women who performed heroic acts on the Home Front during the Second World War.

The government said it plans to call five new witnesses Thursday once George Kaplan’s testimony ... Defense attorney Jonathan Bach’s cross-examination of Dawn Hughes is over.

"Smith was one of just 30 miners who had received the Edward Medal in bronze to exchange his medal for the George Cross," said Mr Pepys. "Exchanging the medal makes it a much rarer award, which ...

A George Cross awarded to a miner for his gallantry in rescuing a man trapped underground at a colliery has been bought by a council at auction. Charles Smith was honoured for helping save Charles ...

George Wendt, the actor best known for playing the beer-loving Norm Peterson on the long-running sitcom Cheers, has died. He was 76. Wendt earned six Emmy nominations for his role on the NBC comedy ...

Ask the publishers to restore access to 500,000+ books. The Internet Archive keeps the record straight by preserving government websites, news publications, historical documents, and more. If you find ...

The Australian War Memorial has confirmed it will make further changes to its display commemorating Ben Roberts-Smith's Victoria Cross, first changed when he was found complicit in war crimes on ...

Seven, then ACE, funded the lawsuit via loan agreements with Roberts-Smith. His Victoria Cross medal and other awards have been put up as collateral against the loan. The combined costs of Nine ...

A George Cross medal awarded to a mineworker who rescued a trapped worker at a Doncaster pit in 1940 has fetched £12,000 at auction – more than expected. Did you know with an ad-lite ...

Ockendon’s was presented with the VC by King George V at Buckingham Palace on ... First World War soldier's Victoria Cross Medal up for sale "Gallant" Portsmouth head of SAS and "towering ...