Victoria Cross Hero: The One Man Tank Destroyer at Arnhem
“Most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy.” This…
Soviet Women Tankers who Carried Destruction to the Nazis
During the Second World War, a large number of women fought in the ranks of the Red Army. At different times, their numbers ranged from…
The Insane Idea to Create an Aircraft Carrier Out of Ice
Desperate times call for desperate measures – a truth that has been repeatedly confirmed in the pages of world history. During the Second World War,…
Walter Model – The Third Reich’s Best Defensive Tactical Commander?
Walter Model was one of the commanders who could quickly adapt to different situations on the battlefield. He was called the “Master of Defense“ and…
The Japanese Plan to Conquer Australia – Operation FS
Thanks to Japan’s successes in the early months of World War II in the Pacific, the command of the Japanese Imperial fleet began planning for…
5 facts about the German Occupation of Smolensk
Throughout its history, Smolensk was a key city on the way to Moscow. Repeatedly the inhabitants of Smolensk resisted enemies and stopped invaders on the…
How The US Lost 4 Nukes: B-52 Collided With A Tanker Aircraft
On January 17, 1966, a terrible plane crash that threatened the life of the whole country occurred over the Spanish settlement of Palomares. During refueling…
SS Dr. Hans Munch, called the “Good Man Of Auschwitz”, How is That Possible?
During World War II, a large number of prisoners underwent medical experiments in German concentration camps. In Auschwitz and other camps, prisoners were subjected to…
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…
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…
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…
Dahomey Amazons – The Only Elite All-female Warrior Regiments
“War does not have a woman’s face,” but delving into the pages of history, we realize that this is not a true sentiment. In different epochs…