Charles Whittlesey, the Commander of the Lost Battalion
Colonel Charles White Whittlesey earned his fame when he was a major in World War I with the American Expeditionary Force. He led a battalion…
This German Paratrooper Held An Impressive Record, And May Have Been Part Of The Plot To Assassinate Hitler
Many are aware of the plot to kill Hitler orchestrated by Colonel Schenk Count von Stauffenberg in July of 1944 as it was depicted by…
The Incredible Fate of the Soviet Fighter Ace, Alexei Maresyev – Hero With No Legs
Alexei Maresyev was a celebrated Soviet pilot and a Hero of the Soviet Union, who became famous for his determination to continue the fight, even…
11 Iconic Battlefields of WWII Then And Now
After just over 70 years, we look back at 11 iconic locations of the Second World War as they were then – and as they are…
Top 10 WWII Sites To Visit in Germany
When planning to visit Germany, there are countless WWII locations from which to choose. To make planning easier for you, we have made a list…
With His Brother KIA on Crete, New Zealand Sniper Clive Hulme Stalked and Killed 33 German Snipers
Men who have endured combat together have a special bond that has famously been characterized as being like a “Band of Brothers.” One can only…
“My plans are perfect” – 5 Victorian Generals Disastrously Promoted Beyond Their Abilities
“Brains! I don’t believe in brains.” – Prince George, Duke of Cambridge and Commander-in-Chief of the British army until 1895. The “Peter Principle”, where people…
Turkey marks the 101st anniversary of the WWI Battle of Gallipoli
The 101st anniversary of the Gallipoli naval battle of WWI has been marked by commemoration events in Turkey. The Turkish military and the country’s senior…
Krak des Chevaliers – The Impenetrable Castle, Captured With A Single Sheet of Paper
A hulking edifice of sun-bleached stone, Krak des Chevaliers loomed against a clear blue sky. How many men had died to hold those walls, and…
The Disappearance of Glenn Miller, the Famous Swing Player Who Joined the Army Air Force Band
Glenn Miller was an American musical icon and, in many ways still is. Turn on any one of his big band-style songs from the 1930’s…
Is This the End of Hitler’s Bloodline?
The continuation of the dictator’s bloodline in this world is in the hands of five men – sons of his nephew who have vowed never…
The Battle of the Coral Sea: A New Form Of War At Sea
From the 4th to 8th May 1942, the Japanese and American fleets in the Pacific made history. For the first time ever, a naval battle…