Greatest Tank Battle in History – The Battle of Kursk
Fought from the 5th to the 23rd of July 1943, the Battle of Kursk was the greatest tank battle in history. Intended by German planners…
The One-Man Blockade of Great Britain – Thomas Boyle and the “Pride of Baltimore”
In 1814, during the war of 1812, American privateer captain Thomas Boyle launched a blockade of the British Isles. He did it without the support…
A Story for the Ages: Warrior Queen, Romans and a Now Famous Street – Battle Of Watling Street
Prasutagus, King of the Iceni (an independent Brythonic tribe), had secured freedom for his family before his death. However, his will was ignored. His wife…
Masters of Mayhem: The Operations of Lawrence of Arabia and His Men – Book Review
I can’t say for certain how long I’ve been doing this job but I know for sure I’ve seen a good few books that contrive…
Largest Operational Seaplane of WWII – Blohm & Voss BV 222 Wiking with Great Photos
The German Blohm & Voss BV 222 Wiking (German for “Viking”) was the largest seaplane to achieve operational status during the Second World War. During…
The Huron Assault Onondaga: Last Offensive of Samuel de Champlain
On 1 September 1615, Samuel de Champlain, explorer and deputy viceroy of New France, left the Huron village of Cahiague in the company of five…
3 Giant Bombs Found Near Polish Beach – Massive evacuation (video inside)
In Kołobrzeg, Poland, three WW2-era bombs were found on August 8. Each aerial bomb weighed about 250kg (600 pounds). The unfortunate discoveries were made by a…
Great for Selling Tobacco but Not Much Else – HMS Hero and HMS Conqueror
For most people, the HMS Hero and her sister ship, the HMS Conqueror are virtual unknowns. They were commissioned in the late 1880’s and in…
War and Free Speech – The U.S. Relationship Between the Two
In the United States, World War I led to the federal government restricting what they considered unpatriotic free speech. However, it was not apparent what…
Dependable and Versatile – M3 Half-Track Armored Personnel Carrier in 26 Photos
The M3 Half-Track Personnel Carrier was an open-topped armored car with front wheels and rear tracks. It was actively used by the USA during the Second World…
Underappreciated but Not Forgotten – The Short Stirling Bomber in 25 Photos
The Short Stirling was a British heavy bomber used during the Second World War. It formed the core of the British RAF heavy bomber units,…
Stubborn Defense or Poor Allied Leadership? How Outnumbered Germans Held Up the British Army at Caen
For British forces landing in Normandy on D-Day, the city of Caen was one of their most important targets. The Germans, recognizing the city’s strategic…