The Battle of Los Angeles: The Enemy Attack That Never Happened
The United States entered WWII after the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The bombing put the entire nation on high alert, and…
Sailor Who Died At Pearl Harbor Identified 79 Years Later
The remains of U.S. Navy Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Alphard Stanley Owsley have been identified 79 years after he perished during the Japanese attack on…
An Incredibly Rare 1940-Era Plane Is Up For Sale
The Boeing B-17 series of planes are considered some of the best military aircraft developed during WWII. It was nicknamed the “Flying Fortress” by a…
Famed Codebreaker Alan Turing’s Copper Folly Home Up For Sale
Whether you’re a history buff looking to live in the home of a famous historical figure or a family looking to escape the big city,…
Former Secretary Of Defense Donald Rumsfeld Dead At 88
June 30, 2021 – It has been announced former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld has passed away. A man who spent the majority of his…
Battle of Nassau: The Continental Marines’ First Amphibious Landing
The Battle of Nassau was a naval operation and amphibious assault by the newly formed Continental Navy and Marines. It was the latter’s first amphibious…
How Sling Weaponry Revolutionized Warfare In The Ancient World
For most, the sling is known as the weapon of choice for cartoon troublemaker Bart Simpson. However, it used to be a widely used weapon…
Mess Steward Poon Lim Survived 133 Days Lost At Sea
There are few individuals who hold a world record and even fewer who hold one for the longest time spent out at sea in a…
Alan Turing Featured On Newly Released £50 Banknote
The Bank of England has released new polymer £50 banknotes featuring Alan Turing. The release of the bills completes the Bank’s transition from paper to…
Kugelpanzer: What Was the Purpose of This German Armored Vehicle?
The Germans developed an array of combat vehicles over the course of the Second World War. The majority have accompanying documentation that allow historians to…
Felix Steiner: The SS General Who Turned Against the Führer
The Waffen-SS was a military division that aided Germany’s domination of Europe in the lead-up and during the Second World War. Initially consisting of soldiers…
US Navy Conducts Explosive Test On Newest Aircraft Carrier
The U.S. Navy is preparing its newest and most expensive aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), for battle. It recently completed a…