The Battle of Grytviken – When A Lone Sniper Turned The Tide Of Battle On A Warship – By Martin K.A. Morgan
In 1982, Argentina and the United Kingdom fought one another in the South Atlantic in a war that briefly thrust the political fate of the…
The Self Propelled 155mm “Doorknocker” or “Bunker Buster” – You Will Not Believe The Holes This Could Punch!
Even though the M12 Gun Motor Carriage was primarily designed for indirect fire when assaulting heavy fortifications, the M12s were at times used in a direct-fire role too.…
Torpedownia – Abandoned German Torpedo Testing Station Off Poland’s Coastline (Pictures)
CC BY-SA 3.0, $2 The Second World War ended more than 70 years ago, but remnants of the conflict are still visible throughout Europe and…
American Airmen Who Fought for France in WWI Are Celebrated 100 Years Later
In Marnes-la-Coquette, just outside of Paris, a slew of jets and vintage aircraft were unleashed across the sky last month in a display in honor…
Victory Day is Still a Big Deal in Russia
The anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany is not something of which most Americans take note. But for Russians like Pavel Elfimov, it’s one…
Inside the Chieftain’s Hatch: Comet Part 2 – By World of Tanks
The Comet I (A34) was a British cruiser tank that first saw use near the end of the Second World War. It was designed to…
The Deadliest Sniper in History, Simo Häyhä – The White Death
There have been many great snipers in history and who can take the title of the greatest is a topic of debate. However, if you…
20 WWII Jeep Facts You Should Know!
World War II saw the creation of one of America’s most beloved vehicles, the Jeep. Now primarily produced for consumer use, the Jeep was once…
The Pointe Du Hoc Bunker Story (Watch)
Watch the “Pointe Du Hoc Bunker Story.” This video gives viewers a first-hand look at the observation bunker on the cliffs of Omaha Beach. Constructed…
VC: To Throw His Grenade He Crawled Within 5 Meters of Taliban Sniper When He Was Hit By A Bullet And Killed By His Own Grenade
Not all war stories have a happy ending and, in fact, one might make the case that most do not. This is ever truer when…
Italy Recovers Three Paintings Seized By Nazis in World War II
Three 15th century paintings which were seized during World War II from an Italian-Luxembourg noble family have been recovered by the Italian authorities. The paintings…
This Man Builds A Short Stirling WWII Bomber In His Garden Shed!
Many gentlemen tinker in garages and build or restore old vehicles. Of the thousands who share this hobby, one must stand out as being completely…