Manned Torpedoes and Massive Ships – The Alexandria Raid Of WW2
Italy’s part in WWII is usually remembered as one of failure and embarrassment. Italian forces were repeatedly rescued from defeat by their German allies. However, the…
Korean War “Walking General” Dean, Destroyed Enemy Tank & Escaped Capture For 36 Days – Then His Ordeal As POW Started
Early on after the start of the Korean War, it became clear that superior North Korean numbers and ill-prepared South Korea defenders would mean a…
Lightning Strike: Killing Admiral Yamamoto and Avenging Pearl Habor
Not only did the Pearl Harbor attack of December 7th, 1941 deal a devastating blow to the United States’ Navy and draw the nation into…
Wounded and Outnumbered, This WW2 Hero Defended His Position and Was Awarded VC
Eric Charles Twelves Wilson’s accomplishments on the field of battle are almost as impressive as his name. But not only did he earn a Victoria…
How Hitler Transformed the German Officer Corps Before and During WWII
As leader of Germany, Hitler transformed the officer corps. It brought fresh blood into the army. It also created problems, some of which eventually led…
10 Interesting Facts About The End Of The First World War
Ten interesting facts about the Armistice, which ended WWI. 1- The Kiel Mutiny and German Revolution was the final blow to the German Empire The…
Five things Japan could have done differently, for a better chance of Winning in WWII
There was no possible way for Japan to compete against the US in WWII. As long as the US didn’t lose their will to fight…
Sammy L. Davis: The Real Forrest Gump, when it came time to award Forrest the Medal of Honor, they took the footage straight from the ceremony that honored Sammy L. Davis
While it might be disappointing to find out that there was no single individual who became a football star at Alabama, received the Medal of…
The Deadliest Weapons Of The First World War
The First World War remains one of the most deadly conflicts in human history, with massive casualties on both sides. Millions died and many more…
A “mentally unstable, violent fanatic” – The Horrific War Record of Oskar Dirlewanger
The word Nazi conjures up rather unpleasant associations, to say the least. When even the Nazis shuddered at the exploits of one of their own;…
Giants of the Sky – The Zeppelins of WW1
Terrifying giants of the sky or vulnerable impracticalities? Zeppelins have appeared as both throughout history – especially during the First World War – but these…
The U-Boat – Germany’s Ultimate Weapon in the First World War
One of the most terrifying things about naval combat during the First World War was the constant threat of U-boats, hidden beneath the ocean. Germany…