Predators of the Seas: Life Inside a U-Boat – In 41 Images
The Treaty of Versailles had a number of clauses that were designed to tamp down on Germany’s desires to keep advancing military technology after World…
The 82-Day Battle of Okinawa Began With the Largest Amphibious Landing in the Pacific Theater
The Battle of Okinawa began just a few weeks before Germany surrendered to the Allies. It was the last major engagement in the Pacific Theater…
He charged punching with one hand, knife in the other: Last seen taking on 40 Koreans, none survived
It is easy to forget, when we look at images of masses of troops, or huge crews on ships, or pilots lined up with their…
Panzer VIII Maus – Germany’s “Breakthrough” Tank Dozens of Photos
The Third Reich repeatedly attempted to create a super heavy tank. However, for a number of reasons, they were unable to organize their mass production…
German SS Colonel Scared Allied Generals into Hiding Before Battle of the Bulge
It was one of the most awkward moments of the Second World War. Just as the Germans were launching their last great attack, the highest…
5 Interesting Facts About the Korean War
Korea has been much in the news lately, from North Korea’s efforts to gain nuclear weapons technology to rapidly mounting those weapons on intercontinental ballistic…
4 Nakajima Fighters of WWII
The Nakajima Airplane Company produced several of Japan’s most important fighter planes, contributing significantly to the country’s efforts in World War II. Ki-27 The aircraft…
The Phony War: The Strangely Quiet Start to World War Two
The early days of World War II were strangely quiet across much of Europe. The invasion of Poland was followed by what U.S. Senator William…
Cold War: 3 Proxy Wars Between America and Soviet Union
How did the Soviet Union and the United States engage each other in warfare while not firing a shot in each other’s territory? The answer…
Monty’s Wartime Letter Shows the Humanity Behind the Man
In terms of operational complexity, the June 6, 1944 D-Day invasion ranks as one of the most demanding ever undertaken. In one day, 160,000 soldiers…
D-Day Training Video and Photos – Practice Makes Perfect
The D-Day assault on 6 June 1944 was one of the most remarkable achievements in military history. It was made possible by a huge effort of…
Executed by Nazis – German Soldier Became a Hero of the Soviet Union
Fritz Paul Schmenkel was born on February 14, 1916, in Varzovo near the town of Stettin (now Szczecin). His father, Paul Krause, was a communist…