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Urban Legends – No All These WW2 Stories are True

Jeremy Lyons

When well-known amazing stories turn out to be false, we call them “urban legends.” This is a polite name for what is really a bald-faced…

Turning Point of WWII – 5 facts & Dozens of Photos of the Battle of Stalingrad

Ruslan Budnik

The Battle of Stalingrad was one of the biggest battles of World War II. During the battle, both the Soviets and the Germans suffered significant…

The Flying Tank: Why One of the Most Produced Aircraft Just Disappeared After WWII

The Ilyushin Il-2 was one of the most heavily produced aircraft in military history. More than 36,000 of these Soviet planes were built, most of…

Victoria Cross Recipient : Hero of Hell Ted Swales was found dead at the controls

During World War II, men from all over the world fought within the British armed forces. Some had fled countries overrun by the Nazis. A…

10 of the Most devastating Bombing Campaigns of WWII

Ruslan Budnik

“The bomber will always get through” is one of the most well-known quotes in the history of British parliamentary speeches by Stanley Baldwin. During World…

Despite British Critics – Americans Proved Their Worth on Hill 609

David Baker

Most battles are mental challenges carried out by physical forces, wherein a commander must solely focus on how to acquire superiority over the enemy. But…

The “Forgotten War” That Has Never Ended

Ian Harvey

Has a country actually gone to war if it never publicly declared its intentions? Decidedly yes, if the Korean War is carefully examined. In 1950,…

On His 21st Birthday He & His Platoon Held Off the Entire 1st SS Panzer Corps

On December 16, 1944, the German army launched Operation Autumn Fog. Hitler’s last great offensive of World War II, Autumn Fog sent Allied troops reeling in…

The Failed Secret Mission to Convince Italy to Abandon the Nazis

Ian Harvey

Wars don’t just happen on enormous battlefields–they are also conducted in secret meetings, back door deals, and one-on-one in conference rooms. Sometimes the talks that…

Easy Company Facts Even Hardcore Fans of ‘Band of Brothers’ Don’t Know

'Band of Brothers' still.

HBO’s 2001 miniseries, Band of Brothers, has continued to gain popularity in the decades since its release. This is partly due to later generations having…

The Viet Cong Used German WWII Weapons Against the USA – Great Pictures in Here

When the United States entered the war in Vietnam, the country’s political situation had already been extremely complicated. What started out as an anti-colonial conflict…

Test Your Movie I.Q.! The Little Glitches In Saving Private Ryan

Jeremy Lyons

Saving Private Ryan is considered more than just one of director Steven Spielberg’s best films. Many critics and moviegoers alike rank it as one of…