The Iconic & Effective SB2C Helldiver in 20 Images
The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was the successor of the Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bomber. It was a considerably larger and faster aircraft than its predecessor…
‘One big family’ – Veteran Played Baseball in U.S. Army, Continues Service with American Legion
Growing up on a small farm near the small community of Bay, Missouri, Harold Schulte recalls tossing a baseball around with his brothers when not…
Hidden WW2 Bombs Still Causing Fatalities Today – Are They Classed as a WW2 Casualty
Even though more than seven decades have passed since the end of World War II, hardly a day passes in Germany without somebody coming across…
Top Facts About the B-17 Flying Fortress
From the day of its maiden flight 83 years ago, the B-17 Flying Fortress has become the royalty of the skies. Made by the Boeing…
Largest Transfer of Wealth From one Country to Another, How Britain Hid Gold in Canada
In 1939, war had broken out in Europe. Germany annexed Austria and invaded Poland. They crushed the armies of Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, and…
The Strange Looking Maunsell Sea Forts of WW2
The instinct to make large fortifications goes back thousands of years. In Britain, during the Iron Age (about 800 BC to AD 100), they made…
Why Sneak Attacks Succeeded in WW2
The Pearl Harbor attack by Japan against America is one of the most devastating surprise attacks in modern history. The nation still mourns and U.S.…
6 Crazy Pranks Pulled by Soldiers – in the Middle of War
War is brutal and bloody. It is rarely a laughing matter. However, some soldiers deal with the horror they encounter by cultivating an inclination toward…
Carrots Improve Your Night Vision: Fact or Propaganda From the RAF?
As children, we are told to eat carrots to improve our eyesight. Carrots, we are informed, will help us see at night and will be…
Master Sergeant & His Men Saved 200 Jewish Soldiers in a Concentration Camp
Many, if not most, acts of heroism during war are loud, violent, and leave the hero or heroes shaken for the rest of their lives.…
XB-19: The Bomber That Never Got to Fight But Did Have Its Own Kitchen
During WWII, hundreds of aircraft of all types were designed and produced by the main belligerents of the conflict. Some went on to become legendary.…
B-24 “Hot Stuff” – The Forgotten Bomber That Broke the Memphis Belle’s Record First
The B–24 bomber crew of the “Hot Stuff” had a distinguished career and became the first heavy bomber crew to complete 25 missions. But due…