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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…

Black Confederate Soldiers Honored With a New Plaque at Confederate Memorial Park

The Hillsborough Country Confederate Veterans Memorial Park hosted a memorial service led by the Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV). The group unveiled a commemorative plaque…

Canadian Centennial of the Battle of Vimy Ridge Will Be Very Special

The Battle of Vimy Ridge was a defining moment in Canadian history. More than 10,500 Canadians were wounded – about 3,600 of them killed –…

The Ionian Revolt and the Battle of Marathon – First Greek-Persian War

Ionia was situated on the western coast of Asia Minor and the neighboring islands. The country was inhabited by Greeks around 1000 BC. Around 8th…

Top 10 Movie Snipers

A sniper is a skilled marksman whose job is to shoot someone from afar without hitting anyone (or anything) else. But it’s not just about…

Incredible Footage: 101st Airborne On The Eve Of D-Day, June 5, 1944

The 101st Airborne Division is a unit of infantry, paratroopers, of the United States Army trained for air assault operations. They were dropped by parachute…