The Incredible Story of Joseph Beyrle, the Only American to fight for both the U.S. and Russian Army in WWII
For much of the last 70 years, someone who fought for both America and Russia might bring to mind some Cold War espionage, a double…
B-29 FiFi Takeoff – Filmed from Cockpit!
In this video, we see a truly magnificent plane, the Boeing B-29 Superfortress, affectionately known as ‘FiFi.’ This Superfortress was built by the aircraft company…
600 years since Battle of Agincourt
This year is the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt. An exhibition in Paris is due to open a new exhibition commemorating the battle…
Gallipoli Victoria Cross Hero of the Royal Naval Division Remembered
A 24-year old soldier was one of the unsung heroes of World War One’s Gallipoli campaign. Arthur Tisdall was honored with the Victoria Cross for…
Although it is Banned, Mustard Gas is Still Being Used Today
Mustard gas was a major weapon that was first used in World War I. It was easy to use but left terrible marks and reminders…
Rusting DMZ Steam Train Riddled With Bullets Is Symbol Of Korean War
On the 25th of June, 1950, the North Korean people’s Army (NKPA) invaded South Korea by crossing the 38th Parallel, the line of latitude that…
The Battle of 73 Easting – The Mother Of All Battles?
The First Gulf War is best remembered for its air strikes. Before the ground-invasion of Iraq, the American-led coalition devastated the enemy with high-tech bombing…
Most Famous Military Manhunts Of All Time
There have been many military manhunts in history, most directed at one leader or man who has caused destruction, chaos and devastation to people around…
RAF Chinook Pilot Takes A Headshot, Still Flies Home To Safety!
In 2010, a British Royal Airforce Chinook, Bravo November, was on service in Afghanistan when pilot Flight Lieutenant Ian Fortune was hit by a ricochet…
VC: Killed Leading The Assault On Argentines at Goose Green – Lt. Colonel H Jones Led from the Front
Perhaps it is because the war only lasted ten weeks and occurred during a time period where the US-Soviet Cold War was the backdrop for…
Mystery Ulfberht Viking sword has archaeologists stumped
More than 170 swords bearing the “ULFBERHT” inscription have been found in several European countries, mainly in Norway, Finland, Estonia and Latvia. There are fewer…
I-400 Submarine Revealed as Japan’s most Deadly World War Two Weapon
One US Navy veteran played a crucial role in capturing Japan’s most secret weapon, the I-400 submarine, in the Pacific theatre of World War Two.…