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On 17th march 1943, a special Royal Air Force bomber squadron was formed under conditions of considerable secrecy. The aircraft were based at RAF Scampton,…
Tributes on the Passing of Celebrated Second World War Devil’s Brigade Serviceman
A respected and well-known veteran of the Second World War, John Tedore, has died aged nearly 91. Tedore grew up in an Iowa town, Waterloo.…
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Many people would scoff immediately after reading this title, but the almost ten year old movie 300 really does have a lot to contribute to…
ME 262 at the ILA2006 in Berlin (original sound)
Footage of a restored Messerschmitt ME 262 from the ILA2006 (Internationale Luft- und Raumfahrtausstellung; International Aerospace Exhibition) in Berlin. (Take-off /Flight /Landing). The American ME…
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There is no shortage of books about the Victoria Cross but it is one of those things that will always attract more. The majority I…
How Vietnam War POW Doug Hegdahl Tricked His Captors by Playing a Fool and Memorized the Names Of 256 POWs Of His Camp
Learn how very convincing Vietnam War POW Doug Hegdahl was at acting his “stupidly stupid” character while at the hands of his Vietnamese captors leading…
75th Anniversary of the Tizard Mission – When British War Scientists Gave Tech Secrets To USA
The most famous events of the Second World War were not necessarily the most glorious. Dunkirk in 1940 represented a major setback for the Allies…
A heavyweight honor – WWE recognized for continued support of veterans
By Jeremy P. Amick Wrestling organization WWE has an extensive history of sponsoring patriotic endeavors which pay respect to the nation’s veterans—activities which have recently…
Japanese Pilot Returned to US Oregon Town He Bombed During WWII
Nobuo Fujita is one of the only World War Two enemies to have tried bombing raids directly over mainland America. Nobuo died in 1997 aged…
WWII-Era Canadian “Grizzly” Tank Sold for $155,000
A WWII-era Canadian “Grizzly” tank was recently sold through online auction for $155,000. The Canadian “Grizzly” tank is a slightly modified version of the Sherman M4…
8 Of The Worst Military Leaders In History
There are few figures more inspiring than a great commander. But few disasters are worse than putting the wrong man in charge. Publius Quintilius Varus…
15 Times World War 3 Nearly Started
In the years since WWII, the possibility of a World War 3 has not been a stretch of the imagination with continuous conflicts throughout the…