world war 2 – Newswire Report

80 Years Later

December 12, 2018December 12, 2018 NewsEditorBerlin, comparison, events, Germany, Reddit, world war 2

Image via simple613 on reddit In this poignant image recently shared on reddit, we see the famous Brandenburg Gate in Berlin in 1938 and 2018. Throughout its existence, the Brandenburg Gate was often a site for major historical events and is today considered not only as a symbol of the tumultuous history of Europe and Germany, but also of European unity and peace. While these two images represent the strongest examples of change, you can see in this image the various symbols and events that have appeared on these gates…

Odds and Ends

American Troops On Their Way Home from WWII

October 28, 2018October 28, 2018 NewsEditorblack and white, Boats, New York, vintage, War, world war 2

Official U.S. Navy photo via the New-York Historical Society During World War II, the New York Harbour was an incredibly busy port. According to the New-York Historical Society: “63 million tons of supplies and more than 3 million men shipped out from New York Harbor, and at the height of the war, a ship left every 15 minutes. The Brooklyn Navy Yard doubled its size and employed 70,000 people, including many women; it became the largest shipbuilding facility in the country at the time.” In this unbelievable scene, we see…

Odds and Ends

The Fascinating Hidden History of London Railings

December 28, 2017December 28, 2017 NewsEditordesign 2, London, reuse, War, world war 2

There’s a surprising link between railings and the capital’s wartime past — as Jim Wheble explains. Read more: http://twistedsifter.com/videos/the-hidden-history-of-london-railings/