B-36: In the entire history of aviation, it is the largest combat aircraft in regard to height & wingspan
The Convair B-36 was a US intercontinental strategic bomber that had the unofficial name “Peacemaker.” In the entire history of aviation, it is the largest combat…
Facts About the North American P-51 Mustang – The USAAF’s Most Versatile Fighter
Considered by many aviation enthusiasts to be one of the greatest fighter aircraft of all time, the North American P-51 Mustang saw extensive service with…
Was it really two men per gun? Soviet armament in WW2
Bombs explode in the distance. The soldiers hear the thump of artillery shells and duck away from a strafing fighter. They are urged forward by…
America’s Great War Highlanders
The mornings were cold in November 1917, so it’s easy to imagine the scene: His Majesty’s Troopship Canada arrives at the Liverpool docks, England. Soon…
The British At Omdurman: A Bloody Loss For Sudan’s Forces
Great Britain’s colonialism in the 19th century is an action the country is still answering for today. Back then, it considered itself very much entitled…
Creepy stories from WWII, Normandy Ghosts, Disappearing Aircraft
Wars are full of inspiring stories and tales that defy the odds. They are also the best place for creepy stories that will keep you…
Friendly Fire: Russia’s Doomed Baltic Fleet & the Dogger Bank Incident of 1904
The early years of the twentieth century were violent and bloody for Russia. Economic turmoil and a burgeoning peasant class made for social unrest right…
The Gurkha Stood up in Open Sight, Shot a Sniper Pinning Down his Men Before Going on to Clear 5 Bunkers, Single-Handedly
Bhanbhagta Gurung was awarded the Victoria Cross (VC), Great Britain’s highest military award for gallantry, in 1945 for singlehandedly clearing five Japanese positions and inspiring…
Roman Reenactments: Would Flood Arenas to Float Their Ships & Fight With Convicts & Pows
The Roman reputation for extravagant displays was hard-earned, with thousands of people involved in staging various entertainments. There were the ever-popular gladiators, battling it out…
Bought a Tank & Found $2.6 Million in Gold Bullion Inside
Supplying movie and TV crews with tanks for period and wartime dramas is just one of the tasks performed by Tanks-A-Lot, a British company in…
Three of the Biggest Military Mistakes in Hollywood Movies
Watching a movie as a military historian means you judge it on a number of levels. In addition to the usual concerns over plot and…
How Reliable Were WWII Pilot Kill Counts?
In the heat of an aerial battle, can you really keep track of how many planes have been shot down? During WWII, intelligence officers believed…