Irish Football Hero Killed in World War I during the Battle of Somme
Barney Donaghey was one of the most recognized names on the list of casualties from the Battle of Somme. Recognized by many Irish news readers…
Memorial Unveiled for Jersey Somme Unit
In World War I, the Jersey Contingent (also known as the Jersey Pals) fought along with the British in the Battle of the Somme. The…
American Armored Foundation Tank Museum in Danville Struggles to Stay Afloat
The American Armored Foundation Tank Museum in Danville, Virginia, is a family owned and operated museum based in a former milling factory. Inside the 300,000…
Jurassic Park of Aviation Found! How WWII Built Aircraft Still Struggle For Survival In New Age
The remnants of an abandoned airplane stretched out in the Desert of “Memories of bygone days“. The type has long gone extinct. Except for a…
The Day a Typhoon Nearly Wiped Out the US Third Fleet
The United States Third Fleet was working in the Philippine Sea in December 1944, carrying out air raids on Japanese airfields, when it found itself…
The Skills Of These Swedish Helicopter Pilots Will Blow Your Mind! (Watch)
Take a look at the amazing skills of these pilots as they maneuver the Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight in every way possible. The Swedes…
Incredible Heroism Of Carrier Deck Crews Rescuing Trapped Pilots (Watch)
The unsung heroes of the aircraft carrier battles in the Pacific theater of WW2 were, without a doubt, the deck crewmen. Working tirelessly to repair…
Massive US Submarines Breaking Through Ocean of Ice in the Arctic (Watch)
Every two years the U.S. Navy is involved in an exercise in the Arctic called ICEX or Ice Exercise. ICEX offers valuable training for naval…
Cannabis Plantation Discovered In Cold War Tunnels
The Drakelow Tunnels built under Kingsford Country Park, Wolverley, Worcestershire have had a chequered existence. These tunnels that stretch around 3.5 miles and are approximately…
Commemorative ceremony used to condemn anti-Semitism
A strong message from Poland’s Conservative President, Andrzej Duda, against xenophobia, prejudice and racism was made at a recent commemorative ceremony held to honour the…
American Civil War: How The South Could Have Won (Watch)
General Lee’s army surrendered at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865 ending the American Civil War. It had been one of the bloodiest conflicts…
Fifty Great War Movies – Review by Mark Barnes
I am writing this in early July, but there is no doubt in my mind that this book will be popular five months from now when…