Remembering Easy Company In Photos
The accomplishments of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division during the Second World War are perhaps most famously portrayed in…
Ax wielding Maniac Charged & Captured a German Tank & its Crew
Military history is full of examples of the reckless courage and military exploits of ordinary soldiers who go beyond the “norm.” A simple cook, Ivan…
Urban Legends – No All These WW2 Stories are True
When well-known amazing stories turn out to be false, we call them “urban legends.” This is a polite name for what is really a bald-faced…
Turning Point of WWII – 5 facts & Dozens of Photos of the Battle of Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad was one of the biggest battles of World War II. During the battle, both the Soviets and the Germans suffered significant…
The Flying Tank: Why One of the Most Produced Aircraft Just Disappeared After WWII
The Ilyushin Il-2 was one of the most heavily produced aircraft in military history. More than 36,000 of these Soviet planes were built, most of…
Victoria Cross Recipient : Hero of Hell Ted Swales was found dead at the controls
During World War II, men from all over the world fought within the British armed forces. Some had fled countries overrun by the Nazis. A…
10 of the Most devastating Bombing Campaigns of WWII
“The bomber will always get through” is one of the most well-known quotes in the history of British parliamentary speeches by Stanley Baldwin. During World…
Despite British Critics – Americans Proved Their Worth on Hill 609
Most battles are mental challenges carried out by physical forces, wherein a commander must solely focus on how to acquire superiority over the enemy. But…
On His 21st Birthday He & His Platoon Held Off the Entire 1st SS Panzer Corps
On December 16, 1944, the German army launched Operation Autumn Fog. Hitler’s last great offensive of World War II, Autumn Fog sent Allied troops reeling in…
The Failed Secret Mission to Convince Italy to Abandon the Nazis
Wars don’t just happen on enormous battlefields–they are also conducted in secret meetings, back door deals, and one-on-one in conference rooms. Sometimes the talks that…
Easy Company Facts Even Hardcore Fans of ‘Band of Brothers’ Don’t Know
HBO’s 2001 miniseries, Band of Brothers, has continued to gain popularity in the decades since its release. This is partly due to later generations having…
Test Your Movie I.Q.! The Little Glitches In Saving Private Ryan
Saving Private Ryan is considered more than just one of director Steven Spielberg’s best films. Many critics and moviegoers alike rank it as one of…