200 Years After the Kiks.ádi People Stood Firm Against Russian Colonialization, Their Fort has Been Found Using Modern Technology
In the early 1900’s Russian traders trying to gain a foothold in Alaska clashed with the indigenous peoples that had lived there for thousands of…
US Air Force Names New F-15 Fighter Jet Replacement
The US Air Force has picked a name for its new F-15EX fighter plane. Lt. Gen. Mike Loh, Air National Guard director; Lt. Gen. Duke…
Britain’s Forgotten German Spy
For writer and journalist Ed Perkins a 2,000 word feature at one time would have been considered a magnum opus! However, a chance fact he…
World of Warships: Legends Unleashes Aircraft Carriers
April 12th – Aircraft Carriers are here to stay in World of Warships: Legends, just as we invite players to celebrate the second year since Legends…
Convair B-36 Peacemaker – Six Turning Four Burning
The Convair B-36 Peacemaker was a larger than life aircraft in almost every way, but for such a dramatic aircraft, its 1949 – 1959 career…
The Most Important Engine of WW2 – Rolls-Royce Merlin
The Rolls-Royce Merlin engine was arguably the most important engine of WW2. It had an ability to produce war-winning designs of almost anything it powered,…
Big Plans at Biggin Hill as Classic Spitfire Plane Restored
Biggin Hill announce exciting plans for bringing iconic Spitfire planes back to life. Their website reports on Spitfire IX MA764, built in 1943 and currently…
Researchers Recover More Artifacts from the Ship that Carried the Elgin Marbles
Archaeologists who are researching the shipwreck of the Mentor have retrieved more artifacts from the famous wreck including the leather sole of a shoe and…
Then the Americans Arrived, British Airfields During the 1940s
As mans first powered flight only took place on December 17th 1903, by the Wright Brothers in North Carolina, airfields prior to WWI were few…
The Enormous Early 20th Century Pre-Dreadnought & Dreadnought Battleships
In the early 20th century, the dreadnoughts ruled the seas. These ships were next generation, powerful battleships that instantly made anything prior obsolete. The concept…
The Odd Looking German Light Armored Cars in 19 Images
The Treaty of Versailles, which limited Germany’s military production and strength, made no specific mention of armored cars, allowing Germany to design them at will.…
The D-Day Battle at Pointe du Hoc
Pointe du Hoc is a popular tourist destination in the Normandy region of Northern France. It offers scenic views of the English Channel from atop…