Poignant photographs of the German invasion of Poland
On the 1st September 1939, the Nazi regime in Germany unleashed the horror of a Second World War on the planet by invading Poland. What…
Photographs of the Leningrad Siege 1941 – 1944
In the Middle Ages, laying siege to a castle or town was considered an excellent way of winning a battle. With the advent of modern…
The D-Day Battle at Pointe du Hoc
Pointe du Hoc is a popular tourist destination in the Normandy region of Northern France. It offers scenic views of the English Channel from atop…
36 Fiery Photographs of Flamethrowers Through the Ages
Over 1000 years ago the Greeks were the first to employ the tactic of hurling flames at their enemies and through the First and Second…
Operation Husky – The invasion of Sicily
Many people view the Invasion of Normandy as the most famous battle of World War II. That combat in France, during which thousands of soldiers…
One of the Biggest Air Battles in History – the Battle Of Britain in 38 Great Images
It may be almost impossible to imagine today, but not long before the Nazi campaign against Britain got underway, Hitler mused that England might capitulate…
The Grave of a WWII Hero Has Finally Been Located
Lieutenant Piers Edgcumbe, the son of the 6th Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, was killed while scouting Nazi German forces during the Blitzkrieg in May 1940.…
Dutch Archaeologists Uncover 200-Year-Old Mass Grave of British Soldiers
Archaeologists in the Netherlands uncovered the mass grave of 81 British soldiers which is believed to be 200 years old. They believe there are more…
US Stealth B-2 to be Upgraded to Protect Against EMP Attacks
When it first took flight more than thirty years ago, the B-2 Stealth bomber was at the cutting edge of technology. Its single-wing radar-deflecting shape…
The Memorial Made from Propellers that Pays Tribute to Two Pilots
A touching memorial to 2 World War I pilots who died in a tragic mid-air collision can be found in the county of Essex, England.…
For Sale: Vintage Truck that Helped French Winemakers Fight the Germans
A classic French truck and movie prop that was used by winemakers and the Resistance during World War II is up for auction. Discovered amongst…
New ‘Call of Duty’ Game Goes Back to WW2… But When?
The new ‘Call of Duty’ will be set during World War II, according to a recent leak. Not a great surprise – much of the…