PART 2: The Top 30 Greatest War Books of All Time
With all the devastating effects of war and the deep scars it leaves on the pages of our history, one can easily agree with the…
“We Shall Never Surrender” – The Miracle of Dunkirk
Only around 7,000 troops were evacuated on the first day, but over 300,000 men were safely rescued by the eight day. Lasting for nine days…
Operation Valkyrie: The Plot To Get Rid of Adolf & End The War
The plan was for von Stauffenberg to arm the bombs, which were on timer fuses and hidden in briefcases, and then carry the two briefcases…
The $5 Billion Army Camouflage That Failed to Hide its Soldiers
The Universal Camouflage Pattern used grey, beige, and green as the primary colors. It was intended to help disguise soldiers in both desert and temperate…
The Battle of Little Big Horn: Custers Ultimate Humiliation
“I have seen my people prepare for battle many times,” she said, “and this I know: that the Sioux that morning had no thought of…
Hitting Where it Hurts: The Invention & use of the Depth Charge
In most case, depth charges detonated next to a submarine, but the damage inflicted by the pressure wave created leaks and forced the submarine to…
Royal Navy Slang That’s Found Its Way Into Everyday Life
In Britain, it’s said you’re never more than 70 miles from the sea. Given this, the country’s most important means of defense has, historically, been…
The SAS in World War II : A Force to be Reckoned With
The Second World War was a powerful driver for military innovation. New units, technologies, and ways of fighting were developed in the white heat of…
PART 1: The Top 30 Greatest War Books of All Time
Having been tagged as “one of the most enduring anti-war novels of all time,” this science fiction-infused anti-war story effortlessly portrays the ludicrousness of war.…
The Ship That Disguised Itself as an Island to Evade the Japanese in WWII
The main threat of being spotted was from the air. To effectively camouflage themselves they needed to cover the entire surface area of the ship…
Miss Montana is Flying to Normandy for D-Day Thanks to Phillips 66
“Phillips 66 contributed many significant advancements during the war, including a high-octane fuel to increase power and efficiency for long-range flight,” In celebration of the…
RAF Pilot Flew Through The Gap In London’s Tower Bridge at 400mph
April 5, 1968, was a day like any other for commuters in Central London; the sky was clear for a change, and spring was in…