The Argentinian Side of the Falklands War
The Falklands War is often perceived, from the British perspective, as a victory that confirmed the British imperial status in the post-WWII world. Even though…
How Lochnagar Crater from World War One Was Preserved
On July 1st, hundreds of spectators gathered to witness a bugler play the Last Post, Britain’s salute to the war dead, at 7:28 am in…
Archbishops in Ireland Making Pilgrimage to the Battle of the Somme Site
Archbishops from the Catholic Church and the Church of Ireland in Armagh were on a three-day pilgrimage. They were traveling from Ireland to the site…
A Man Misidentified in Famous Flag Raising Photo is Identified by Local Expert
The image in America of six Marines raising a flag at Iwo Jima in 1945 is one of the most iconic of all time. It…
MiG-21 Fishbed In Stunning Pictures During the Tour-de-Sky 2016
Despite the presence of many other remarkable aircraft, the MiG-21 was the main star of the air show at Kuopio. Without doubts, it’s a legendary…
Vietnam Helicopter Exhibit Helps PTSD Veterans
Shot down in Vietnam in 1969; a “Huey” helicopter has found new life in Michigan as the canvas for a project by Kalamazoo native Steve…
The Battle For Spices and Control Over The Most Important Naval Trade Route
In 1509, a major conflict during the Portuguese naval expansion in the Indian Ocean would pit the Portuguese Empire against a powerful alliance. Portugal’s hunger…
G.I. Books Series – Review by Mark Barnes
I hope by now you have got the hint that value for money is an important facet of how I consider the books reviewed here.…
15 B-29 Superfortress Fast Facts You May Not Know
Quickfire, 15 B-29 Superfortress facts that you may not know! 1) There were 3,970 B-29s produced between 1943 and 1946. 2) The B-29 was one…
Top 10 True Innovations of the Civil War
You often hear about how the Civil War brought submarines, iron-clad ships, or the telegraph into play, but that’s not exactly true. While they are…
Churchill Crocodile Flamethrower Tank, A Scary Monster! (Watch)
Watch some stunning footage of the British Flamethrower tank! The Crocodile was a modified Churchill tank, fitted with a flamethrower in place of the hull…
Top 7 Allied Mistakes In Europe During WWII
Now, decades after World War 2 ended, it is easy for us to look back and point out where the commanders made the wrong decision…