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Manhattan Project App Allows Users to Tour Secret WWII Lab

When efforts were made during the Second World War to construct an atomic bomb, it was shrouded in total secrecy. However, today the story is…

Three World War II Veterans Receive Their High School Diplomas

Three World War II veterans, all best friends, graduated from high school on June 13th  – 71 years after being drafted to serve in the…

War On Drugs, Fighting the Flying Pirates of the Caribbean

In this DAKOTA HUNTER Blog you will find a series of amazing photos of Caribbean Drugs Runner aircraft that were left abandoned, crashed, seized or…

The Real Fury: Patton’s Disastrous Hammelburg Raid to Free His Son-in-Law

In February 1943, the U.S. Army had its first major engagement with the forces of Nazi Germany, ending  with their disastrous defeat at Kasserine Pass…

Pointe Du Hoc From Above! Where The Americans Captured The High Ground on D-Day (Watch)

Pointe du Hoc is on the coast of Normandy (Northern France) and overlooks the English Channel. The German army had control of this crucial area…

Top 10 Most Bizarre Tanks Ever Built

Tanks are designed for front-line combat. These strong armored fighting vehicles are a pivotal part of any land forces in warfare. Tanks can be used…

Himmler’s Witches Library Discovered in the Czech Republic

The library of books about the occult accumulated by Heinrich Himmler, Nazi SS chief, was discovered this month in the Czech Republic. He reportedly believed…

Controversial Statue to Nazi Collaborator Nzhdeh Erected In Armenia

A statue was recently erected in the Armenian capital of Yerevan in honor of Garegin Ter-Harutyunyan, also known as Garegin Nzhdeh. The statue is drawing…

Secret German WWII Code Machine Found On Ebay For £10

One should not be surprised by the astounding variety of odd things that are advertised on eBay – it has often proved to be a…

I Survived A Firing Squad

Can you imagine what it must be like to be marched out to face a firing squad, say goodbye to your closest friend who is…

Hitler’s Birth Home May be Demolished

Adolf Hitler was born in a town called Braunau am Inn in Austria near the German border. The Austrian government is now seeking to demolish…

“The Battle That Saved The Civilization” – Szigetvár, 1566

The end of summer in the 16th century for Hungary was marked by one of the bloodiest sieges of their history. The Habsburg Monarchy suffered a…