Medical Advances Of The American Civil War We Still Use Today
There are many misconceptions about the medical treatment received by soldiers during the Civil War. Contemporary newspapers often carried exaggerated tales and horror stories…
The “Ceramic Grenade”: Japan’s last-ditch weapon of WWII
Grenades have long been used in warfare across the world. However, their manufacture requires certain industrial materials and production lines. In the closing stages of…
With Suicidal Courage. US Commander Charges at Japanese Warships.
“This will be a fight against overwhelming odds from which survival cannot be expected. We will do what damage we can.” These were reportedly the…
“White Lily of Stalingrad” & The Valiant Women Pilots of The Soviet Union
In the Second World War, about 800,000 women of the Soviet Union took part. Most of them served in hospitals and communications units or as…
Famous Cellist Frieda Belinfante Dressed as a Man to Save Jews
Frieda Belinfante was a woman who, blessed with immense musical talent, seemed destined for greatness – at least until the Nazi occupation of Holland in…
The Super Fighter That Never Was – The Heinkel 113
In 1939, a German combat aircraft set a world speed record. The new Heinkel fighter appeared to be a fearsome addition to the Luftwaffe –…
The Louisiana Native Guards – The First African-American Civil War Unit To Go Into Battle
While the far more well-known 54th Massachusetts Infantry regiment is usually portrayed as the first African-American unit of the American Civil War to have seen…
The German U-Boat. The Deadliest Hunter Of The Sea -The Destroyer of Souls
The name “U-boat,” an abbreviation of the German unterseeboot which, literally translated, means “undersea boat,” is a name that has become synonymous with swift and…
Firestorm Hell: Operation Gomorrah – ‘Hiroshima’ of Germany
During the Second World War, the bombing of cities by opposing countries was commonplace. The goals were both the destruction of industrial potential and the…
Pearl Harbor: Massive Mission for Midget Submarines Part 3
This is Part 3 of a three-part series about the Japanese midget submarine attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II. Part 1 gives an…
From Axes to Artillery. Did Medieval Soldiers Suffer From PTSD?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious, often debilitating psychological affliction that is common in survivors of distressing physical, psychological and emotional trauma –…
Republic P-47 Thunderbolt: The Most Produced American Fighter of World War II
The “Juggernaut,” the “Jug” – whatever you want to call it, the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was an absolute beast in the skies over Europe and…