What You Need To Know About The WWII Los Angeles Zoot Suit Riots
In 1943, when the United States was involved in World War II the country was rocked on the home front. Thousands of Mexicans had migrated…
The Raid: The Failed Son Tay Prison Rescue Mission
Shortly after 2:00 am on the morning of November 21, 1970, the night sky near Hanoi was shattered by the roar of planes on their…
It’s True! A toilet was used as an aerial bomb during the Vietnam War
On November 4, 1965, some Vietnamese came across a very strange object that looked as if it had been dropped from the sky. Was it…
6 Nazi Super Weapons That Actually Saw Service During WWII
During WWII, the Nazi Germans were developing a wide range of superweapons that would turn the tide and ensure ultimate victory. Most of them never made…
4 Important Factors That Could Have Changed the Battle of France
There are no shortage of memorable moments that unfolded during the Second World War. And though many of us would choose not to remember all…
The Day The Royal Marines Accidentally Launched An Amphibious Invasion of Spain
In 2002, a unit of 30 British Marines in a landing craft from the Royal Navy’s amphibious assault ship HMS Ocean, armed to the teeth, stormed onto a…
Released Documents Reveal Hitler’s Plans for Nazi Metropolis in Munich
Munich officials have declassified and released over 2,000 documents and sketches that show Hitler’s fascinating plans to reconstruct Munich. The city was always dear to…
Forgotten Australian Radar Station Sites Rediscovered
Remnants of a radar station from World War II near Jurien Bay and 200 kilometers north of Perth have been found by a handful of…
Restored WWII P-51D Mustang Fighter Plane Unveiled
A fully restored P-51D Mustang, flown by the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II, was unveiled during a celebration at San Diego’s Gillespie Field in…
Alexander Suvorov – The Great Generalissimo Who Never Lost a Battle
History knows Alexander Vasiliyevich Suvorov as the Russian military general, who fought in 60 battles and won all of them with his brilliant tactics. King…
When Count Schwerin Was Put On Trial For Attempting To Kill Hitler, He Did Not Back Down
When one thinks of World War II, they often reflect on heroes who lost their lives during the conflict. But there were also heroes who,…
10 Things You Need To Know About The Fall of the “Impenetrable” Eben Emael Fortress
After WWI, Belgium, being one of the countries with the highest casualty count, tried to balance between a ravaged economy and the high unemployment rate…