The US Navy Destoyer That Sank A Japanese Sub With The Aid of Potatoes
In 1943, a US Navy destroyer engaged a Japanese submarine during the Solomon Islands Campaign. What should have been a skirmish between equals turned out…
The Red Baron – Separating Truth From Fiction – By Ryan Clauser
During World War I a scarlet triplane terrorized the skies over France. This image is one that many people conjure when they think of…
When Four Prisoners Escaped From Auschwitz In The Kommander’s Car
In 1942, four Polish prisoners at Auschwitz had had enough. They wanted to escape, but if they did (regardless of whether or not they succeeded),…
Benedict Cumberbatch has Leading Role in New World War Two Drama “The War Magician”
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch has been made famous by his role in Sherlock, the BBC’s modern-day dramatization of Sherlock Holmes. He’s now starring in a new…
Two Neighbors and WWII Veterans Discover They Were Involved in the Same Bombing Operation over Graz, 1945
Two neighbors and veterans living next door to each other in the south west of England realized for the first time that they had taken…
New Real-life War on Terror Docu-series “Live to Tell” to Air on History Channel
A new documentary series called Live to Tell has been authorized to go into production by the History Channel. It will give real-life, first person…
En Route to North Africa, FDR Was Almost Killed by a Torpedo Fired By A US Navy Destroyer
There is truly no way to quantify who might be the worst crew in US Naval History, but the men of the USS William D.…
Convair B-36 Peacemaker – The Billion Dollar Blunder?
Shown here is a 1950 era propaganda picture produced by the U.S. Signal Corps highlighting the then new B-36 intercontinental nuclear bomber. Playing in the…
The White Death – World’s Greatest Sniper – Fast Facts!
There have been many great snipers in history and who can take the title of the greatest is a topic of debate. However, if you…
Auschwitz guard to face trial – charged with murdering over 3000 people
A ninety-five-year-old man is to stand trial in Rostock, Germany, charged with being an accomplice in the murder of 3681 people at Auschwitz Death Camp.…
Animals have been used as Parachutists for Years and are still Being used in the Army Today
Most people know that NASA used animals to send to the moon and on other missions before committing human beings to space. However, people do…
Too Brave To Live, Too Young To Die – Review by Mark Barnes
I have made a point of abstaining from Great War books for some time now. There will always be exceptions, hence this review; but I…