Always in Action – The HMAS Australia II with Amazing Photos
His Majesty’s Australian Ship or HMAS Australia II was a warship in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). She was one of two 10,000 ton, County…
Lots of Bark but No Bite – WWII Naval Battle of Calabria
On their way to North Africa, a convoy of the Italian Royal Navy intersected with the fleets of the allied forces of the British Royal…
Hacked! – Browser Password Leads to Military Data Breach
A recently published article indicates a significant weakness in cybersecurity for the United States military. An article was published Tuesday by cybersecurity firm Recorded Future…
“Stealth” Destroyer Plagued With Setbacks
Some costly mistakes made in the design of the U.S. Navy’s Michael Monsoor destroyer, part of the Zumwalt class, have forced the ship back to…
A Stubborn Defender – French Somua S35 Tank in 25 Photos
The Somua S35 was a French tank which served during World War II. Although the tank was produced in limited numbers from 1935 to 1940,…
Missing U.S. Army Plane Discovered in Melting Swiss Glacier
In this Dakota Hunter Blog, you’ ll see a series of awesome photos of a C-53 Skytrooper that flew into a Swiss glacier some 70 years ago. All 8 passengers…
Father of the Volkswagon “Love Bug” – The German Kübelwagen with Great Photos
Perhaps the most iconic general purpose four-wheel-drive vehicle of World War II, right next to the Jeep, was the Kübelwagen. Easily recognizable by its angular…
3 Great War Films History Fans Should See! WWII in the Philippines
If you asked an American with just a passing knowledge of the Second World War the question: “Who fought against the Japanese, and where?” you…
“Grey Ghost” – The USS Hornet Aircraft Carrier – Both of Them in 28 Photos
At the height of World War II in the Pacific, heavy aircraft carriers played a significant role in the composition of the U.S. Navy. One…
Technological and Military Superiority of Germany? Historian says Myth
From an extremely young age, children in schools all over the world are taught about the horrific abuses of the Nazi war machine that menaced…
Mobile Artillery – Germany’s Grille SPG – 20 PHOTOS
World War II resulted in a rapid development of self-propelled artillery, because the advancements made in the early stages of the war made it clear that…
Best Allied Ace of WWII? – Pat Pattle South Africa’s Most Successful Pilot
Pat Pattle was a heroic South African pilot back in WWII, with little prominence in history. Quite surprising really, when you learn that he had…