Landkreuzer P. 1000 Ratte – Hitlers Idiotic Heavy Tank Design
As the beginning of the war swept over Europe, with lightening speed, Hitler felt invincible, at least for the first two years of the war.…
Good “Old 666”, the Cursed Bomber that No One Wanted to Fly took on 17 Japanese Fighters Alone and Lived to Tell About It
When you see the number “666” on the tail number of a plane, it is entirely understandable if you opt to stay on the ground. …
ISU-152 With Massive 152.4 mm Howitzer
During World War II, the Soviets developed a massive mobile gun to defend against the German tanks. It was based on the KV-1S tank and…
Hans Joachim Marseille, anti Nazi & one of the most amazing fighter pilots of WWII
He was among Germany’s most accomplished flying Aces during WWII – though he hated killing. His success was valuable propaganda for the Nazis – yet…
World War Two Prisoner Of War Survivor Recalls the Wooden Horse And Great Escape
A World War II survivor, Mac Colquhoun, recalls strolling the grounds of his prisoner-of-war camp with bags of dirt hidden beneath his clothing. The 98-year-old…
New Book Details Role of Indians, Sikhs and Muslims in World War One
The role of Indian soldiers who took part in World War One has been commemorated in a new book called For King and Another Country:…
WWII Planes & Vehicles Buried in Camp Claiborne Louisiana?
Situated in Louisiana, the Kisatchie National Forest covers an area of around 604,000 acres, it may be a treasure trove for WWII enthusiast as military…
5 Key Developments in the History of Infantry
From the dawn of military history, infantry have provided the backbone of armies the world over. Mesopotamian Phalanxes The first step in the transformation of…
50 Years of C-47 Gunship conversions, Spooky man hunts from Vietnam to Colombia – By Hans Wiesman
The first C-47’s converted as “Gunships” flew in Dec. 1964 in Vietnam and their controversial start showed instantly tremendous successes in the close air support,…
The Worst Nightmare of the US Navy, Huge Russian Navy Kirov-Class Battlecruisers
The United States Navy is the biggest and most powerful in the world. It has 430 ships in active service or in reserve. So you would…
Want to see inside a U-boat?? Then look here for 42 stunning images!
German submarine U-995 was a German Type VIIC/41 U-boat of the Kriegsmarine. She was laid down on 25 November 1942 in Hamburg, Germany, and was…
US Navy Sailors Firing the Powerfull Mk38/ M242 Bushmaster on a Boat
In February 2013 sailors assigned to LHD 3 USS Kearsarge conducted a firing exercise with live ammo using the powerful Mk38/ M242 Bushmaster at sea.…