Sir William Wiseman, head of British Intelligence and a partner in the bankers Kuhn Loeb, demanded the Germans execute Cavell as a spy.Wiseman believed that "the continuance of the war was at stake."The Germans reluctantly agreed, thus creating "one of the principal martyrs of the First World...
World of Tanks is a treat for history buffs, too. With over 400 mid-twentieth century American, British, USSR, Chinese, and other tanks lovingly recreated with historical reverence, climbing up the game’s tech tree is a reward in itself. Put in a fair few hours of skirmishing and you’...
American National CompanyToledo, OH1894-1941Pedal cars, pressed steel trucks, bicycles, scooters Applause Toy CompanyNew York, NY1979-presentDolls, plush toys, Simpsons AsahiTokyo, Japan1950-presentLithographed tin toys, die-cast cars Arcade Manufacturing CompanyFreeport, IL1868-1946Die-cast cars, far...
American servicemen and women gathered in front of 'Rainbow Corner' Red Cross club in Paris, France to celebrate the unconditional surrender of the Japanese, 15 Aug 1945 Battle Flag (larger flag) hoisted on the aircraft carrier Ticonderoga on orders issued throughout the fleet from Third Fleet ...