“We Were Soldiers” Hal Moore Talks About The Battle For Ia Drang
Lt. General Hal Moore talks about the Battle of Ia Drang at the 2008 American Veterans Center’s conference. It was November 14, 1965, in the…
In Silence, Pope Francis Makes Historic Visit to Auschwitz
Pope Francis visited Auschwitz-Birkenau in July. The pilgrimage was made mostly in silence, but his decision to visit speaks louder than words. “I would like…
“Silent Landscape” – Review by Mark Barnes
I have loved photography nearly all my life. I have been good at it on occasions and have made a life of having it surround…
The Special Unit Dirlewanger – The Most Vicious Nazi War Criminals
The notorious 36th Waffen Grenadier Divison of the SS earned its horrible reputation mostly on the Eastern Front where they freely conducted numerous war crimes…
10 Chilling Facts About The MAD Doctrine – Mutually Assured Destruction
As a doctrine of national security and military strategy, Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) involves the full-scale usage of weapons of mass destruction by at least two opposing…
MATILDA DIARIES Part 6 – Follow The Renovation Of This Historic Second World War Tank
Following on from the news regarding the Matilda II renovation, a new series of videos are being produced for The Tank Museum YouTube channel that will…
Decades After D-Day, WW2 Hero Receives Highest French Honor
The invasion of Nazi-occupied France is considered a major turning point of the Second World War. Scores of British and U.S. soldiers perished during and…
Sequel to 1981 WW2 Submarine Movie ‘Das Boot’ Coming to TV
In 1981, Das Boot showcased the claustrophobia and danger of working on a submarine during World War II. The epic German film jumpstarted the careers…
The Exploits of the Fifteenth Air Force In 13 Stunning pictures!
Created in November 1943, the Fifteenth Air Force was the direct descendant of the American Ninth and Twelfth Air Forces that had fought in the…
The Daring SAS Raid That Destroyed 37 Enemy Planes and Cemented The Reputation of the SAS
Get to know the story of the brave and daring five-men SAS raid deep into German General Erwin Rommel’s territory in North Africa that convinced…
Campaigners Fight To Save Iconic WW2 Battle Site From Destruction
Hotel Dreyeroord in Oosterbeek, 5km west of Arnhem holds a special place in the hearts of many British servicemen, but this year, plans have begun…
How to Lose the War in 100 Days – Give The Eastern Front to Himmler
The headline may come to a surprise to many. Wasn’t Heinrich Himmler the person behind the SS and the Holocaust? Surely he wasn’t in command…