German Mauser C96, Famous from James Bond & Star Wars!
The Mauser C96 is a semi-automatic pistol that was built by the German arms manufacturer Mauser from 1896–1937. The C96 gained fame in recent times…
OPERATION NIMROD – The Iranian Embassy Siege – Review by Mark Barnes
In the first week of May 1980 the Special Air Service was propelled into the limelight when men from the regiment ended the Iranian Embassy…
Watch The Trailer for Mel Gibson’s World War II Epic ‘Hacksaw Ridge’
Hacksaw Ridge is the extraordinary true story of Desmond Doss, played by Andrew Garfield, who, during one of the bloodiest battles of WWII, saved 75…
Göring‘s gold plated gun for sale
“Possibly the most historic Walther factory engraved pistol that we ever offered for sale,” so says the blurb in the auction catalog from Rock Island…
Ernie Pyle Day – coming to the USA in 2017
In 1945, New Mexico’s Legislature took the unprecedented step of declaring 3rd August to be Ernie Pyle Day, and now his relatives are hoping that…
U.S. Warship First Visit in 30 Years To New Zealand for Anniversary Celebration
For the first time in thirty years, the U.S. will be sending a warship to New Zealand. In a joint news conference, New Zealand Prime…
Legendary Warriors – The Maori “I will kill you and I will eat you”
The Maori, originally Polynesians, who settled in New Zealand around the time between 11th and 13th century, are known for their distinctive warrior’s culture. Still…
Brave WWII Sniffer Dog Survived WWII Was Sadly Killed Off Before Being Honored With Medal
In hostile conditions, with bullets and bombs threatening his life, Rex calmly went about his business. He crept through the Reichswald Forest in World War…
Women Airforce Service Pilots finally allowed to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery
It has taken an outrageous 70 years for the women of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, who served in non-combat roles in WWII, to granted permission…
Greece Demands Reparations for Nazi Atrocities
Greece is continuing to demand around €270 billion from Germany in reparation payments for war crimes committed by Third Reich in the Second World War. Athens…
French WWII Tank Museum Closes And Whole Collection Is Up For Auction!
Unfortunately, some museums can’t keep their doors open nowadays because they can’t draw in enough revenue to support themselves. This is the exact situation that…
That Other Time the U.S. Considered Invading the OPEC Countries
In 1973, The oil embargo was enforced against the U.S. by the Arab oil-producing states because they were unhappy with the aid the U.S. supplied to…