The “Jug” P-47 Thunderbolt – Workhorse of WWII in 30+ Photos
Republic’s P-47 Thunderbolt was the backbone of the U.S. Air Force during Second World War and was certainly one of the most iconic American aircraft,…
Legendary Viking Battle – Svolda and King Olaf
Fought in the summer of 1000 on the western Baltic Sea, the battle of Svolda is without doubt among the major historical battles that shaped…
When the Germans Attacked Massachusetts – The Battle of Orleans WWI
In July of 1918, just four months before the end of World War I, Orleans, a small town off the coast of Cape Cod in…
Taking on an Army of Elephants: Roman Leaders in the War Against Hannibal
In late 218 BC, Hannibal led the armies of Carthage over the Alps and into the heart of the Roman Empire. Of all the events…
Baltic Crusaders – Pagans Defeat Christian Knights at the Battle of Saule
By 1200 Christianity was the dominant religious force throughout almost all of Europe; however, one group of pagans, in the last stronghold of their beliefs,…
“Jericho Trumpets” – The Junkers Ju-87 Stuka in 32 Amazing Photos
As a dive bomber which practically spearheaded the doctrine of ground-attack aircraft, the Junkers Ju-87 Stuka was one of the Luftwaffe’s most feared assets. Accompanied…
Daring and Elusive – SMS Emden and Her Crew have Inspired 100 Years of Film and Stories
“She wanted to disturb the British supply lines like a wolf breaking into the sheepfold; doing as much damage as she could while avoiding superior…
“Flying Artillery” – New Tactics at Palo-Alto in the Mexican-American War
In 1846, The United States of America went to war with Mexico, eager to annex Texas and California to expand the Union from sea to…
Forbidden Love: Auschwitz Prisoner and SS Guard Developed Relationship
In 1933, the Nazi regime took control of Germany. Almost immediately, they began drafting the Nuremberg Laws. These laws banned relationships between “Aryans” and Jews.…
Soviet “Atomic Annie” – The 2B1 “Oka” Nuclear Mortar
The Cold War pushed the Soviet defense industry to create unique weapons. In the spring of 1953, at the military training ground in Nevada, the…
Eisenhower Came Out of Retirement to Denounce the Movie “Battle of the Bulge”
One of the most beloved war stories ever filmed is that of HBO’s “Band of Brothers” (2001), based on Stephen Ambrose’ 1992 book by the…
Isolated and Outnumbered: The Desperate Battle for Hill 3234 in Afghanistan
In late 1987, the government of the Soviet Union, led by Mikhail Gorbachev, was determined to complete the Afghan war. Active fighting was over and…