How Medieval Crusaders Thought and Felt About Their Wars
A knight stands on the walls of Jerusalem, staring out at the parched land beyond the city. He is weary from weeks of travel and…
These 3 British SOE Women Helped Win WWII – 2 Survived, 1 Was Cremated Alive
During WWII when the men were out fighting on the front line, women were performing some pretty heroic acts of their own. As March is…
Five Countries Who Fired Missiles At SR 71 Blackbird (Watch)
The United States Airforce developed an aircraft in the 1960s that was capable of flight more than three times faster than the sound coming from…
Researchers Locate The Real Blackadder Namesakes in World War I Records
On the 100th anniversary of World War I, a military genealogy site has found an actual Captain Blackadder, a Private Baldrick, a Lieutenant George, and…
Last Uniform of Adolf Hitler Sold for £213,000 During Secret Nazi Auction
An Argentina-based buyer spent almost half a million pounds to purchase the uniform and some additional souvenirs. A leading Jewish group has voiced their upset…
Japanese Aircraft from World War II Found off Coast of Kuril Islands
The Russian Geographical Society (RGO) and the Russian Defense Ministry found a Japanese World War II aircraft during a joint expedition to the Kuril Islands. The plane was…
Windmill Point – Review by Mark Barnes
Here we are again after a self-imposed absence. The in tray is literally bulging with books to tell you about but I needed a break…
Remains of Sailor Returned Home 74 Years After Pearl Harbor
The Defense Department announced last year that they are making another attempt to identify the remains of men killed aboard the USS Oklahoma when it…
The Battle Of The Somme 100 Years On (Watch)
On July 1, 1916, at 7:30 am, the British infantry began their advance toward the trenches of the Germans. For the first few hours, eight…
Straight Out Of Star Wars! The Soviet VVA-14
In the 1970s the Soviet Union developed a vertical take-off amphibious aircraft called the VVA-14, which could take off from water or land, and fly…
How The Mi-28NE “Night Hunter” Helicopter Is Built (Pictures)
This is how the Russian Helicopters Rostovka Plant build the Mi-26, Mi-28 and Mi-35! We’ve given special attention to the Mi-28NE “Night Hunter” which now…
A World War II Story That Still Sends Shivers Down My Spine
Throughout Russia, many people are taking the time to pay tribute to the victims of World War II. One June 22nd, it marked the 75th anniversary of…