The ‘Rats of Tobruk’ Lived Underground During the Second World War
During the Second World War, a remarkable and brave group of Australian soldiers became known as the “Rats of Tobruk” for their tenacious defense of the…
These Nurses Had a Front Row Seat to the Battle of Monte Cassino
The Battle of Monte Cassino was fought between the Allies and Germans in the historic Monte Cassino Abbey, at the entrance to the Rapido and…
A US Marine Rescued a Kitten That Survived the Fighting at Bunker Hill
Amid the chaos and devastation that defined the Korean War, a small glimmer of hope emerged in the form of an orphaned kitten rescued from…
The Dramatic Arrival of the German U-boat SM U-118 On a British Beach
In the aftermath of the First World War, a remarkable event unfolded in Britain, causing a stir among military and civilian circles: the unexpected arrival…
Cargo from German Ship Sunk During WWII Washing Up On American Beaches
Several tons of cargo went down with German ships that were sunk by enemy action or intentionally scuttled during the Second World War. Rarely, however,…
The Ingenious Reason Farmers Painted Stripes On Their Cows During the Blitz
While facing the Blitz during World War II, British farmers resorted to an unusual and creative tactic to protect their livestock and the public from…
‘More Than Fitting’ – Mel Gibson Speaks Out About Fort Benning Being Renamed for Hal and Julie Moore
Throughout the last few years, the US government and military have worked together to formulate a plan regarding the renaming of streets, installations and vehicles…
‘The Battle of Algiers’ Is So Realistic That Guerrilla Groups Took Training Notes From It
The Battle of Algiers (1966) is a powerful and provocative film directed by Gillo Pontecorvo. It covers the Algerian struggle for independence from French colonial…
‘Last Post’ Memorial In Ypres Undergoing Two-Year Restoration
After a century of battling the elements, the Menin Gate in Belgium is about to get some well-earned rest and recuperation. The monument dedicated to…
The ‘M*A*S*H’ Death That Stunned America
In an episode titled “Abyssinia, Henry,” the producers of M*A*S*H (1972-83) decided that McLean Stevenson’s character, Henry Blake, was to depart from the show. It…
Yousuf Sediq: The Afghan Interpreter and Special Forces Operator Who Fought Against the Taliban
Over the course of the War in Afghanistan, between 50,000 and 76,000 Afghan interpreters worked alongside the American and coalition forces. They all risked their…
Normandy-Based Historians Create Documentary Honoring Canadian Regiment That Fought On D-Day
A group of historians from Normandy have come together to produce a film highlighting the sacrifices made by Canadian troops before, during and after D-Day.…