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…
This is NOT the Worst Tank in WWII – The Japanese “Ha-Go” Type 95 tank in 28 PHOTOS
One of the most numerous tanks of the Japanese Empire was Type 95. The producers of this tank called it “Ha-Go.” The figure 95 in…
D-Day Up Close -Dozens of Photos Show the Allies Normandy Invasion
The opening of a Second Front in Europe during WWII was one of the main questions during the Tehran Conference in 1943 when Churchill, Roosevelt,…
Oops! 6 Bad Weapons Ideas Put Into Service
In the history of combat, the victor of a skirmish has, in most cases, been determined by whoever had not just the best tactics, but…
Star of Movie “Fury” Performs at Tiger Day X 2018 – 15 September
Tiger 131, one of the tank stars of Brad Pitt’s Second World War blockbuster ‘Fury’, will make one of its two yearly outings at The…
Backbone of Blitzkrieg – The German Opel Blitz Truck in 20 Photos
Serving as the backbone of Wehrmacht’s and Waffen SS’ motorized corps, the Opel Blitz truck was involved in the transport of pretty much anything during…