British Rambo of the Somme: “If I’ve got to be killed, I’ll die fighting not digging.”
Thomas Alfred Jones was nicknamed “Dodger” in childhood because he was good at soccer. Unfortunately, they quickly changed that to “Todger” – which is British…
Many People Forget That WWII Ended On September 2nd 1945 on a US Battleship. Did You?
The formal surrender of Japan occurred on the 2nd of September, 1945, at around 9am Tokyo time. While many believe that the Second World War ended…
All Aboard! Even the Pigeons!
On a hot August afternoon in Houston, Texas in 1967, Smokey Culver had just celebrated his 18th birthday. He was walking downtown at a time…
3 Key Artillery Techniques of the First World War
One of the great revelations of the First World War was the vast destructive power of artillery. Never before had so many guns of such…
10 Shocking Ways the Second World War Could Have Ended Differently
Decisions during wartime are monumental things. Each move and countermove has the potential to change the course of history. Here are ten shocking ways the…
A Virtual Battlefield Tour – The Somme From Above
World War One trenches have left scars in the landscape of France and Belgium and they can now be viewed via Google earth and Bing…
After Being Demoted to Private Nine Separate Times, This Canadian Was Awarded the Victoria Cross
If you ask any combat infantryman, you will hear that there are men who make their life easy in garrison and men who make their…
The 5 Best D-Day Movies Ever!
72 years after D-Day, the successful invasion of France has been featured in countless movies, series and computer games. Because we know you don’t have time…
The W.A.V.E Who Wowed Frank Sinatra
Is it possible Frank Sinatra would be crooning a tune to the girls in the Navy? Yes indeed. It happened at the Woman Accepted for…
It Took A Media Storm To Get This WW2 Hero Gurkha VC Recipient Entry To The UK
Tul Bahadur Pun was a Gurkha who won many awards for his heroism in WWII. He even received the highest honor that the British could…
Documentary Recreated Colditz Castle Escape Attempt Using A Glider
A Channel 4 documentary has recreated a 1945 World War Two British Army plan whereby British Army prisoners held at Colditz Castle were plotting to…
From Texas to Japan aboard a LST – Putting The Men Ashore To Win The War
The United States Navy didn’t closely scrutinized the paperwork for some of its recruits during World War II. Indeed, it wasn’t unheard of for date…