New Video Uses Veteran’s Account, The Moving Wartime Rescue Story
A fascinating take from the guys at Yarnhub on this video on this wartime rescue that emphasized the close bond between 2 brave men in…
T-54 MBT For Sale Perfect For Nipping to the Shops
A very popular model among the countries of the former Warsaw Pact, it was built with a license in countries such as Poland and Czechoslovakia.…
Three Recent Titles Available from Pen & Sword – Rewieved by Mark Barnes
Eighty years ago an uncle I never met enjoyed fifteen minutes of fame as a war hero, but it came at a cost I cannot…
Book – “How Easy Company Became a Band of Brothers”
Band of Brothers: Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne was one of many cohesive units which served with distinction during World…
Lone Wolf – Reviewed by Mark Barnes
Hands up anyone who has heard of Richard Playne Stevens. I hadn’t before I read this intriguing book by aviation historian Andy Saunders and I’m…
Uncertain Future for Dismantled Czech Statue of Russian War Hero General Konev
The history books tell us that the first tanks that rolled into Berlin city centre on April 21st, 1945. And that they were commanded by…
Capt Tom: Sets Fund-Raising Record of $33 Million in Support of UK Hospitals
Capt Tom Moore who is 99-years-old, planned to raise money for the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). The intent was to support the government agency…
Cars Line up to Celebrate his 101st Birthday With a Socially Distant Salute
In this age of viral pandemics and social distancing, it is beautiful to see that the community is still able to celebrate those occasions that…
Fantasy Hanger – Spitfire For Sale Yours for Just $2 Million
Spitfire Mk FR.XVIIIe SM845 was built at Chattis Hill, England in 1945 and it was delivered to 39 MU (Maintenance Unit) on May 30, that…
History Hack – Fantastic Podcasts Beating Lockdown Blues
Timing, as they say is everything. With everyone currently at home under confinement there has never been a better time to launch a series of…
Corsair For Sale – Yours for $3.5 Million
In 1979 the Honduran Military decided to sell all their ageing fleet of seven remaining Corsair Fighters. Built in 1951 for the US Navy. Its…
64 Year Old Man Accidentally Ejects Himself From Jet During Surprise Flight
The defense company executive was presented with the opportunity to ride in a fighter jet. He had never expressed a desire to do such a…