Battle of Mount Vesuvius, Spartacus and his men rappelling down a mountain
It is not often that significant battles occur on slopes of tall mountains, there are usually too many forces involved for such steep terrain. The…
Inside the Chieftain’s Hatch Matilda II Part 3 – By World of Tanks
The third part of a four-part tour of the Infantry Tank Mk II, Matilda II. The Infantry Tank Mark II, best known as the Matilda,…
Pacific Tank Wrecks – 12 Amazing Images of Pacific Battle Relics
In the Jungles and beaches of the Pacific Island where all kind of wrecks can still be found, we have made for you a selection…
Top 11 Battles of the Vietnam War
The Vietnam War lasted from 1 November 1955 to 30 April 1975, officially between North Vietnam (North Vietnam) and South Vietnam (South Vietnam). In reality, it…
What Was the Best US WWII Sniper Rifle? (Watch)
In this video Paul Shull, host of ‘The Weapon Hunter’ asks the question – which sniper rifle used in World War 2 is better? Is…
Just Jugs: Stunning images of P-47’s Thunderbolts. Enjoy!
The Thunderbolt was one of the heaviest and largest fighter planes ever built; it was also only powered by a single piston engine. It was…
Images of the Hetzer pulled from the Gulf of Gdansk in 2007!
The Jadpanzer 38, or Hetzer, was a light tank destroyer produced from 1944 – 1945. 2584 were made, and it was used by Nazi Germany…
U.S. Air Force Seeks A-10 Warthog Replacement
Lieutenant General Mike Holmes, the U.S. deputy chief of staff for strategic plans and requirements, says that the Air Force is looking at the future…
World’s Largest Roman Cavalry Re-enactment this Summer
When people think of Roman soldiers, they tend to think of infantrymen with swords and shields, marching down the famous Roman roads in a disciplined…
Heart Warming: WWII Coastguard Vets’ Unclaimed Body Buried By His Neighbors
Friday 8th April 2016 was a cool day at Arlington National Cemetery, with a brisk breeze blowing across the white headstones. A Coast Guard Honour…
TON-UP LANCS – A Photographic Record of the 35 RAF Lancasters That Each Completed 100 Sorties – Review by Mark Barnes
I will put it straight out there and say I don’t hold with any notions of guilt or contrition for the British bombing offensive against…
He Survived 25 Missions As A B-17 Tail Gunner, Then Voluteered For More!
John Andre (née Andrejansky), from a family of 14 children, grew up on a dairy farm in Stonersville in Berks County, Pennsylvania. As a young…