Unexploded Military Ordnance Remains A Threat For 100 Years
Unexploded ordnance recently employed in Iraq, Yemen, and Ukraine to name but a few, or in the past, such as Vietnam, lies in wait for…
Documentary Covers Secretary for Joseph Goebbels, the Nazi Propaganda Minister
A German Life (Ein Deutsches Leben) is a German film featuring four directors interviewing Brunhilde Pomsel. Pomsel, 105, was the personal stenographer for Joseph Goebbels,…
The Causes Of The English Civil Wars – Some Of The Most Destructive Conflicts In British History
By Guest Blogger Jemahl Evans The English Civil Wars (there were three, involving all the nations of the British Isles) were some of the most destructive…
The Battle Of Marignano: The Reason For (Almost) 500 Years Of Swiss Neutrality
In November of 2016, Switzerland will have had a strict policy of neutrality for five centuries. Even during the World Wars, Switzerland was able to…
10 Of The Biggest Allied War Cemeteries In Europe
Europe is filled with war cemeteries and memorials commemorating the millions of lives that were lost during both World Wars. These sites have become tourist…
2016 Marked The 75th Anniversary Of Nazi Germany’s Invasion Of The Soviet Union
June 22nd of 2016 marked the 75th anniversary of Nazi Germany invading the Soviet Union. It ignited some of the bloodiest battles in human history,…
The Unmatched Discipline Of The Prussian Army Under Frederick The Great: Leuthen, 1757
The snow muffled all sound save the moan of the wind. The winter skeletons of trees showed black against the blank canvas. Grey sky heavy…
Nine Key Stages In The Development Of Armor – From Ancient Times To Modern Warfare
Early Armor Throughout history, soldiers have sought new ways to protect their bodies from the weapons of war. As armament technology was developed, so to…
When Napoleon Invaded Russia, Freezing Weather And Determined Defenders Drove Him Back
Napoleon’s 1812 invasion of Russia is one of the most famous campaigns of his career. It was extraordinary for many reasons. The Size of the…
“Behind Enemy Lines” – The Real Story Behind The Film And Why The Pilot Sued 20th Century Fox
He was shot down, hunted, and eluded his enemies by surviving on bugs and worse. Hollywood made a movie, and he sued the movie-makers. Scott…
This WW1 Private Used A Machine Gun To Cover His Comrades’ Retreat – He Was Awarded The Victoria Cross
The British Expeditionary force was awoken on August 23, 1914, by a massive infantry attack. The German army had amassed along the French frontier, having…
A Dangerous Job: Clearing Unexploded WW2 Bombs In The Pacific
There are divers who search for wrecks under the sea in the hopes of finding treasure, but those from Operation Render Safe, are diving for…