Hero to Traitor – German Soldier Defected & Warned Soviets of Invasion then Disappeared
Alfred Liskow was a German soldier who defected to the Soviet Union shortly before the launch of Operation Barbarossa. He received a warm welcome at…
The Short, but Eventful Life of the Bismarck
Perhaps the most iconic of WWII battleships, the Bismarck truly was the pride of Nazi Germany’s Kriegsmarine when it first set sail in August 1940. Back…
From Cabin Boy to Admiral – Charles Wager’s Remarkable Career
Charles Wager was born in 1666. He lived in London with his mother, Prudence (the daughter of Vice-Admiral William Goodson), and step-father, Alexander Parker, a…
Trial By Combat: The Battle of the Yalu River
The First Sino-Japanese War was a major test for the Japanese military. Both its modernizing Army and Navy had yet to be fully tested in…
Kansas/Missouri Border War – Lawrence Massacre and ‘Burnt District’
On the day 21st day of August 1863, the skies of Lawrence were heavy with gloom as smoke rose from the ruins of the city.…
One Pilot, Two Planes – P-38 Lightning with 38 Photos
Nicknamed as the Fork-tailed devil by the Germans and One pilot, two planes by the Japanese, the P38 Lighting was one of US Air Force’s…
The French Submarine Disaster at Bizerta
After the Franco-German War concluded in May of 1871 with the surrender of France and the Treaty of Frankfurt, the French realized they needed better…
Grace and Age – Russia’s Fleet of Classic Warships
Although it lacks a naval history the equivalent of Great Britain, Russia maintains a fleet of beautiful sailing ships that travel the world extensively for…
The Carrier Pigeon Corps of WWII – Operation Columba
When discussing World War II, the campaigns most often mentioned include Operation Barbarossa, Operation Drumbeat, Operation Overlord, etc. Rarely does Operation Columba enter the conversation.…
American Occupation of Canada – Fort Malden – War of 1812
As far back as anyone who is alive today can remember, relations between the United States and Canada have been peaceful and friendly; the two…
Man Creates Museum to Remember and Honor WWII Vets and History
Instead of retiring, farming, starting a business or traveling the world like most Filipino migrant workers, Rhonie Dela Cruz spent his money establishing the Bamban…
Warrior Queen of Ghana and the War for the Golden Stool
“…Is it true that the bravery of Ashanti is no more? I cannot believe it! It cannot be! If the men of Ashanti fear to…