American Occupied England – Life in the D-Day Staging Zone
By the time the D-Day invasion was launched in June 1944, the south of England had spent months filled with soldiers preparing for war. The…
8 French Self-Propelled Artillery Weapons
Self-propelled artillery has a history almost as old as tanks, and the French were early adopters in both fields. From First World War field guns…
5 Twentieth Century ‘British’ APCs
From the first improvised vehicles to professional, custom-made versions, the British army’s armored personnel carriers (APCs) saw some serious changes during the 20th century. Kangaroo…
How Neutral Countries Responded to WW2 – Some Made a Fortune From It
When the Second World War broke out, it looked set to redefine the shape of Europe. Despite this, many countries on the continent tried to…
17 Facts About the Spitfire – We all Know These, Right?
The iconic British aircraft of World War Two, the Spitfire, has come to represent defiance, courage, and ingenious engineering. Here are some facts about one…
How France Fell to the Nazi Invaders
In May 1940, Nazi Germany invaded France. The resulting campaign was a disaster for the Allies. The Germans tore through north-east France, completely outmaneuvered their…
The Battle of Bosworth Field: How Richard III Lost His Kingdom & His Life
The Battle of Bosworth Field was fought on the 22nd of August 1485 outside the small town of Market Bosworth, England. It was one of…
9 Soviet Fighter Planes of WW2 – Some fantastic Airplanes Here
When we talk about Soviet military vehicles of the Second World War, the focus is usually on tank production. But while that’s where the Soviets…
Millis Jefferis: How a Bridge Builder Become One of WW2 Greatest Saboteurs
During the Second World War, the British pulled together a wide range of specialists to plan and execute covert operations. Working within the Special Operations…
7 Innovative Explosives from Britain’s Eccentric WW2 Experts
During the Second World War, Britain’s Special Operations Executive (SOE) employed a group of eccentric and gifted inventors to create innovative weapons. Mostly designed for…
Fascinating Story of The Peugeot Plant Attack: A Bold Covert Operation of WW2
Several times during World War II, Great Britain’s Special Operations Executive (SOE) proved that covert operations could be more effective than a direct approach. One…
5 Sopwith Fighter Planes in Over 35 Images
The Sopwith Aviation Company was one of the most important manufacturers of fighter planes in the First World War. The company created some of Britain’s…