Thompson Submachine Gun – From Gangster weapon to Soldiers Favorite
Everyone has seen the Thompson submachine gun being used in those black and white gangster movies of the 1930s, and, of course, the famous bootlegger…
Omaha Beach Survivor Receives Légion d’honneur Organised By His Wartime Buddy
The Légion d’honneur was originated by Napoléon Bonaparte. It is France’s highest honour. On the 70th anniversary of D-Day in June 2014, the French President…
Two New German Movies Depict Lawyer who Captured and Tried over 22 Nazi War Criminals
Two new German films are about to be released; they depict the man the former Nazis hated and feared the most; Fritz Bauer. Known as…
Japan’s Most Controversial Shrine – Yasukuni – Where 14 ‘Class A’ War Criminals Are Honored
A Shokonsha, a type of Shinto Shrine, was established in 1869 by Emperor Meiji at Kudan in Tokyo. On the 27th January 1879, it was…
The Incredible Story of Joseph Beyrle, the Only American to fight for both the U.S. and Russian Army in WWII
For much of the last 70 years, someone who fought for both America and Russia might bring to mind some Cold War espionage, a double…
B-29 FiFi Takeoff – Filmed from Cockpit!
In this video, we see a truly magnificent plane, the Boeing B-29 Superfortress, affectionately known as ‘FiFi.’ This Superfortress was built by the aircraft company…
600 years since Battle of Agincourt
This year is the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt. An exhibition in Paris is due to open a new exhibition commemorating the battle…
Gallipoli Victoria Cross Hero of the Royal Naval Division Remembered
A 24-year old soldier was one of the unsung heroes of World War One’s Gallipoli campaign. Arthur Tisdall was honored with the Victoria Cross for…
Although it is Banned, Mustard Gas is Still Being Used Today
Mustard gas was a major weapon that was first used in World War I. It was easy to use but left terrible marks and reminders…
Rusting DMZ Steam Train Riddled With Bullets Is Symbol Of Korean War
On the 25th of June, 1950, the North Korean people’s Army (NKPA) invaded South Korea by crossing the 38th Parallel, the line of latitude that…
The Battle of 73 Easting – The Mother Of All Battles?
The First Gulf War is best remembered for its air strikes. Before the ground-invasion of Iraq, the American-led coalition devastated the enemy with high-tech bombing…
Most Famous Military Manhunts Of All Time
There have been many military manhunts in history, most directed at one leader or man who has caused destruction, chaos and devastation to people around…