Restoration of Nuclear Bunkers: Only For The Brave
The standard design for each bunker was approximately 13 feet by 16 feet, with access provided by a 14 foot deep shaft with a ladder.…
The New Zealand War Memorials That Contain Incorrect Names
In total, 16,697 New Zealand soldiers lost their lives during the First World War, and a great many of them have never been found or…
With 1,600 Planes & 17,000 Troops: One of the Largest Airborne Operations Ever
They had difficulty rallying due to poor visibility, and came under heavy small-arms fire, artillery fire, and mortars. The Second World War was going well…
The Mysterious Disappearance Of US Navy Flight 19
In countless books about unsolved mysteries, the so-called Bermuda Triangle, or the Devil’s Triangle as it is sometimes known, usually features prominently. The concept of…
El Cid: The Iconic Warrior who Inspired a 1960s Hollywood Movie
Everyone fought against everyone else. It wasn’t just Moors against Christians, as is often assumed, but Christian against Christian and Moor against Moor. The figure…
The Home Guard: The Real Story Behind Britain’s WWII Dad’s Army
Over the course of the war, the Home Guard would gradually become a better equipped and better-trained army of 1.7 million men. The image of…
A Controversial Decision About Lee & Jackson Statues in Charlottesville
Judge Richard Moore in Charlottesville, Virginia has ruled that statues of Lee and Jackson are war memorials and cannot be moved. This was after a…
Agent Orange Update: New US Legislation is Good News for Vietnam Vets
During the war in Vietnam, up to four million Vietnamese were exposed to Agent Orange with the country’s government claiming that up to three million…
The Cavalry who Charged The Russians With Grenades & Swords
In addition to their sabers, they also carried a more modern armament: hand grenades. Also, the regiment had a squadron with machine guns. From the…
Operation Barbarossa & Bagging German Army Group Center
By now the Germans had advanced nearly 200 miles into the Soviet Union’s territory and they were just a third of the way to Moscow.…
The Gigantic Government Raven Rock Bunker – Even Today Not Much is Know of Its Interior
The first step in the project involved the federal government seizing 280 acres of land. The initial phase of construction cost around $35 million ($350…
The Largest Flying Boat Ever Built Flew for Only 26 Seconds
Derisively nicknamed Spruce Goose, the colossal flying boat made just one flight lasting only about half a minute to establish a record that would remain untouched…