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The Nazi Invasion of the Balkans & Yugoslavia – A Costly Victory

In early 1941, Adolf Hitler could look at a map of Eastern Europe and think that his plans were progressing nicely. The invasion of the…

The Real Fury: Patton’s Disastrous 1945 Raid to Rescue His Son-in-Law

In February 1943, the U.S. Army had its first major engagement with the forces of Nazi Germany, ending with their disastrous defeat at the Kasserine…

5 Facts: Amiens, 1918 – The WW1 Battle In France Which Sealed Germany’s Coming Defeat

The Battle of Amiens started nearly 100 years ago in Picardy, France, in 1918. The major combat lasted until August 12th and was a success…

Remembering 9/11: Nine Facts About the Attacks That Forever Changed America

View of the New York City, New York skyline at night

September 11, 2001, is a day that, for many, still holds a vivid image of death, destruction and disaster. The World Trade Center (WTC) has…

10 Facts About the Battle of Mons, The First Clash Between the British And German Armies In WWI

Taking place on August 23rd, 1914 the Battle of Mons was a clash between the British Army and the advancing German Army in Mons, Belgium.…

8 Facts About The Hardest Day in the Battle of Britain, When All Was Almost Lost

The Hardest Day in the Battle of Britain took place on August 18th, 1940 when the German Luftwaffe decided to try and destroy the UK…

This Hellish Campaign Has Been Largely Forgotten: The Aleutian Islands During World War II

WWII had some very distinct theaters of war. When people think of the war in the Pacific thoughts, go to the sprawling jungles of Guadalcanal…

A WWII Bunker Discovered in Serbia Is Being Torn Down To Be Replaced By A Supermarket!

Construction workers in Serbia found a surprising discovery yesterday! While they were digging foundations for the future supermarket in the Belgrade (capital of Serbia) suburban…

5 Facts: Amiens, 1918 – The WW1 Battle In France Which Sealed Germany’s Coming Defeat

The Battle of Amiens started nearly 100 years ago in Picardy, France, in 1918. The major combat lasted until August 12th and was a success…

Over 60 Amazing Photos of the Operation Husky, Invasion of Sicily

‘Operation Husky’ was the codename for the invasion of Sicily in 1943. The Operation began at night of 9/10 July. It was a large amphibious and airborne operation, followed…

Saint Nazaire Raid: Massive Intel, Courage, Sacrifice and Big Explosions

A little after 1:20 AM on March 28th, 1942, searchlights on both sides of the Loire Estuary flooded the waterway to reveal the convoy. Twelve…

July 3rd 1940, No Longer Allies, The British Sank The French Fleet At Mers-el-Kebir

Unable to stop the German advance in Europe, British soldiers fled through the Port of Dunkirk with French help. Weeks later, the British thanked their…