One of Northern Ireland’s last Second World War veterans, who helped liberate a concentration camp, has died aged 100. Edward ‘Teddy’ Dixon was born in New York but his family moved to Belfast when he was a young child. He served in the US army as an infantryman in the 42nd Infantry ‘Rainbow’ Division, receiving his … Read more
When I saw the newsflash about the vaccine yesterday, I was immediately reminded of another – and admittedly very different – scientific achievement. The Manhattan Project in World War II led to the development of the atomic bomb. Now whatever your view of the destructive use of nuclear weapons – and tragically more than 200,000 … Read more
A treasure trove of unseen pictures showing another side of the Battle of Britain has been unearthed ahead of the famous conflict’s 80th anniversary. The fascinating images, which feature dramatic scenes of bombing raids on the south coast, tell the story of the battle from the German perspective. Many have been brought into the modern … Read more
This one-of-a-kind footage is believed to be the only video in existence showing the private lives of MI6 operatives working at a top secret country house during World War Two. The incredibly rare, 11-minute silent film, should not exist at all – owing to the highly secret nature of the Buckinghamshire facility where it was … Read more