Sentence Handed Down After Panther Tank Removed From Pensioner’s Basement
A German court has handed down its sentence in the case of an 84-year-old pensioner who was found to have a host of military memorabilia…
The All-Female Civilian Organization That Provided Air Defense for Hawaii
The Women’s Air Raid Defense (WARD) was a civilian organization working alongside the US military to protect the Hawaiian Islands from Japanese air attacks during…
Hill 400 And Hürtgen Forest: The Longest Battle Fought On German Soil During WWII
The Battle of Hürtgen Forest for Hill 400 is often overlooked due to its proximity to the Battle of the Bulge. A German stronghold, it…
Last Surviving Member Of Britain’s Force Benedict Mission Dies At 101
Former Royal Air Force pilot Eric Carter has died at the age of 101. Carter was part of the top-secret Force Benedict mission in Russia,…
Konstanz: The German City That Tricked the Allies Into Thinking It Was Part of Switzerland
Air raids were a common occurrence during World War II. Cities across Europe were subjected to nighttime bombings aimed at throwing their military forces off…
Air Force Puts Retirement Plan On Hold After Congress Rejects Cuts To Older Aircraft
The United States Air Force has announced it has put its plans to move and retire a portion of its oldest aircraft on hold after…
Cats Served As Mascots, Pest Control… Oh, and Gas Detectors
In recent years, cats have been the subject of immense online fame. Users can’t get enough of their adorable faces and “toe beans” – and…
People Are Not Happy After Veterans Affairs Used A Gender-Neutral Version Of Its Motto
In a recent federal document, the Department of Veterans Affairs changed the wording of its official motto. While the VA has come out to say…
Lawyers Argue Over Fines After Antique Tank Removed From Pensioner’s Basement
While most pensioners spend their retirement vacationing, there are some who prefer to dedicate their time to collecting war memorabilia. While seemingly harmless, there are…
Persian Immortals: The Elite Army Of The Achaemenid Empire
The Achaemenid Empire, also known as the First Persian Empire, was founded by Cyrus II in 550 B.C. It controlled a large swath of western…
Digby Tatham-Warter: The British Major Who Disabled a German Tank With an Umbrella
Allison “Digby” Tatham-Warter might be the most interesting member of the British Army to have fought during World War II. Known for his humor and…
Yamato: Japan’s Prized Battleship Couldn’t Survive An Air Assault By the Americans At Okinawa
As the fighting in the Pacific Theater neared its end in 1945, the Japanese were desperately trying to turn the tides of the Second World…