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Toys Of War: Poignant Symbols Of Childhoods

Jay Hemmings

As the largest conflict in history, the Second World War sent out ripples of influence that were felt far beyond Axis-occupied countries. One of the…

Collaboration & Resistance: Life in Paris During WWII

Bread, fat, and flour were among the first items to be rationed. Milk, butter, cheese, and meat soon followed. When the war broke out in…

Little-Known Photos of Canadians During D-Day

Operation Overlord, with its landing phase that was code-named Neptune, became known as one of the crucial events of the Second World War, for it…

The WWI Global Cholera Pandemic That was Unlocked 100 Years Later

Ian Harvey

During the trench fighting in the First World War, the world experienced a global cholera pandemic, now known as the sixth pandemic. Professor Nick Thomson,…

Max Schmeling: Fuhrer’s Poster Boy or Good Guy?

Max was ordered to the Fallschirmjäger. That was no accident. Goebbels and Hitler both wanted Schmeling to “die a hero’s death” Max Schmeling. Boxer. Nazi…

Insane Bravery: The Men Who Were Awarded the Victoria Cross Twice

With about 40 Boers pumping out their ammunition at any foe in sight, going to the man’s aid would be a brush with death. The…

Heroic as Hell – The Dustoff Pilots of The Vietnam War

During those very risky moments, the medic and crew chief would jump into the fire and load casualties into the helicopter with the assistance of…

The Spook of St-Trond: Germany’s Night-Fighter Pilot Ace

Ruslan Budnik

On October 9, the German pilot ace scored his 30th victory. Two months later he increased this count to 40 aircraft, setting a personal record…

The Female Spy who was Feared by the Gestapo in WWII

Jay Hemmings

Virginia Hall was known by many names during her career. Working as a spy for Britain’s Special Operations Executive during the Second World War, she…

The Last Great Cavalry Charge of WW1: The Jodhpur Lancers

During the late 1800s, the Jodhpur Lancers became one of the best-known and most glamorous regiments in India. During the First World War cavalry became…

Stahlhelm Vs M1: Two of the Best Combat Helmets of World War II

Ruslan Budnik

During World War II, the increase in the mobility of infantry due to a departure from positional tactics of combat influenced the characteristics of combat…

The Tank That Flew Into Combat Behind Enemy Lines in WWII

Billy Moncure

In 1941, the British were looking for a good light tank they could put on a glider and land with their infantry behind enemy lines.…