10 Surprising Facts About the American Civil War
The American Civil War was fought from April 12th, 1861 to May 9th, 1865 between the Confederate States and the Union. Most believe it was…
B-52 Remains America’s Most Revered Aircraft
The B-52 bomber has been America’s most well-known, revered, and feared aircraft of the last 60 years and is still going strong. The bomber has…
10 Things You Need To Know About Hermann Goering
Hermann Goering was born on 12 January 1893, as a son of a wealthy German diplomat, Heinrich Goering, who pursued an overseas career, serving as…
All You Need To Know About Tiger 131 (Watch)
The trend to design bigger and more powerful tanks is universal but the results are not always impressive. The requirement for a 45-ton tank was…
Operations Anger and Cannonshot, Liberating Apeldoorn & Arnhem
In early Spring of 1945, the Western Allies prepared to cross the Rhine, invading Germany and the areas still under the control of the Third…
Marine horse “Reckless” carried 9000lbs of ammo during one battle in Korea, received 2 purple hearts, and promoted to Staff Sergeant
This is not the story of a pet pony, an amusing tale of a Mr. Ed companion, or even the story of an amusing diversion…
Sweden Is Ramping Up Its Military Strategy to Combat the Russian Threat
With the conclusion of the Cold War, Sweden implemented a strategy of containment, but recently Swedish leaders have expressed genuine concerns about Russia’s ever-growing aggression…
The Difficult Legacy of the Easter Rising
The Easter Rising was one of the most important events in modern Irish history. Many believe that it was a glorious bid for freedom and…
ex-Paratrooper’s Purple Heart Sold in Goodwill – Returned to Family
A Purple Heart medal awarded during World War II was sold for $4.99 at a Goodwill store in Arizona. The medal will be returned to…
Two Soldier Missing From Korean War Accounted For After 65 Years
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced recently that the remains of two U.S. servicemen, missing from the Korean War, have been identified and will…
Inside the Chieftain’s Hatch Matilda II Part 1 – By World of Tanks
The first part of a four-part tour of the Infantry Tank Mk II, Matilda II. The Infantry Tank Mark II, best known as the Matilda,…
The Liberation of Arnhem – Stunning Then And Now Pictures Of A Battered City
To celebrate the liberation of Arnhem which took place exactly 70 years ago today, we will take a look at the town in a fantastic…