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When The U.S. Nearly Nuked North Korea Over a Captured Spy Ship USS Pueblo

Colin Fraser

In Pyongyang, the North Korean Government keeps a trophy from 1968. Moored on the Botong River, alongside the Pyongyang Victorious War Museum sits the USS…

When the Chinese Stole a Soviet Tank, Things Nearly Went Nuclear

In 1900, Russia signed the Treaty of Beijing which gave them Outer Manchuria and other Chinese lands. When both countries became communist, their nagging border…

A Pyrrhic Victory For Germany In World War One – The Battle of Jutland

Even though Imperial German Navy was a well-prepared force during WWI, with a considerable amount of powerful vessels, it was still no match for the traditional…

Orde Wingate: Daring, Eccentric, and Unconventional, a Fascinating Fighter in World War Two

Orde Wingate was a British officer who served in colonial territories and World War II, reaching the rank of Major General before his death on…

Roald Dahl – The Children’s Book Author Was Also an RAF Fighter Ace

Roald Dahl was largely known as a children’s book writer behind the titles such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Matilda, The…

Wonderful Colorized images of D-Day

Taken over 73 years ago – now we take for granted the modern day image – we have more on our smartphones than ever before. Now…

Resurrecting the Sherman – A World War II Tank Restored Through Time and Talents of Local Volunteers

By Jeremy P. Amick who writes on behalf of the Silver Star Families of America. For nearly five decades, an M4A3E8 Sherman tank sat abandoned…

The Bravery Of This Japanese-American Soldier On His First Day Fighting In WW2 Is Astounding

During the Italian Campaign of World War 2, German troops were faced with a sight they had never expected: Japanese-American soldiers. These troops were members…

The WW2 Battle of France – A Disaster for the Allies in World War Two

There are no shortage of memorable moments that unfolded during the Second World War. And though many of us would choose not to remember all…

Heroic American Crew Fought off 17 Enemy Planes in ‘Cursed’ B-17 Bomber “Old 666”

When you see the number “666” on the tail number of a plane, it is entirely understandable if you opt to stay on the ground. …

The Battle of the Somme, One of the Deadliest WW1 Battles Ever

One of the most destructive events of the First World War, the Battle of the Somme was a 142-day campaign including a series of smaller…

The Battle For The Bridge Over The Rhine At Remagen In WW2

On 7 March 1945, Allied troops captured the Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen. This surprise success allowed thousands of troops to cross the River Rhine and…