"The Arctic convoys played a critical part in allowing our Russian allies to turn the tide of WW2 decisively in favour of the Allies. It is marvellous that British Arctic Convoy veterans are ...

In fact, Camp Century, as Weiss’ icy home was known, formed part of a top-secret attempt by the US to hide launch sites for missiles in the Arctic, which the military viewed as a strategic ...

An Isle of Wight D-Day veteran has been awarded a new medal, commemorating his service on the Arctic convoys in the Second World War. Alec Penstone, 99, who lives in Shanklin, received a letter ...