Marcus Luttrell – Lone survivor of one of the bloodiest days in the history of the SEALs
It was the single deadliest mission in Afghanistan for US Navy SEALs. Only one would live to tell the tale, and he survived only because a…
The Incredible Story of Joseph Beyrle, the Only American to fight for both the U.S. and Russian Army in WWII
For much of the last 70 years, someone who fought for both America and Russia might bring to mind some Cold War espionage, a double…
League of German Girls, the Nazi Organisation To Teach Girls Their Duties As Bearers Of Aryan Heirs (Pictures)
The League of German Girls, in German; Bund Deutscher Mädel, or BDM was the girls’ wing of the Nazi Party youth movement. It was founded…
600 years since Battle of Agincourt
This year is the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt. An exhibition in Paris is due to open a new exhibition commemorating the battle…
Gallipoli Victoria Cross Hero of the Royal Naval Division Remembered
A 24-year old soldier was one of the unsung heroes of World War One’s Gallipoli campaign. Arthur Tisdall was honored with the Victoria Cross for…
Although it is Banned, Mustard Gas is Still Being Used Today
Mustard gas was a major weapon that was first used in World War I. It was easy to use but left terrible marks and reminders…
Rusting DMZ Steam Train Riddled With Bullets Is Symbol Of Korean War
On the 25th of June, 1950, the North Korean people’s Army (NKPA) invaded South Korea by crossing the 38th Parallel, the line of latitude that…
Most Famous Military Manhunts Of All Time
There have been many military manhunts in history, most directed at one leader or man who has caused destruction, chaos and devastation to people around…
Cornfield “Bomber” – The F-106 Delta Dart that Landed Itself After Pilot Ejected
The Convair F-106 Delta Dart is a delta wing interceptor aircraft, not a medium range bomber. Yet when a unique event involving this airplane occurred…
Mystery Ulfberht Viking sword has archaeologists stumped
More than 170 swords bearing the “ULFBERHT” inscription have been found in several European countries, mainly in Norway, Finland, Estonia and Latvia. There are fewer…
I-400 Submarine Revealed as Japan’s most Deadly World War Two Weapon
One US Navy veteran played a crucial role in capturing Japan’s most secret weapon, the I-400 submarine, in the Pacific theatre of World War Two.…
Mephisto – Rare WWI German tank exhibited in Australia
Visitors to the Australian War Memorial museum in Canberra can now see the world’s rarest battle tank. Named ‘Mephisto’, the tank is on exhibition by…