Hiroshima and Nagasaki: five reasons why President Truman made the right decision
The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was apocalyptically awful. 70 years ago today, an estimated 90,000 people were immediately killed when Little Boy detonated 1,950ft…
Shooting the 88mm FLAK Gun (Watch)
One of the most famous weapons used by the Germans in World War II was the Flugabwehrkanoneor Flak for short. The word means ‘aircraft defense…
The Iconic Browning .50 Caliber ‘Meat Chopper’
Watch these US sailors at sea onboard the USS Firebolt, as they undertake live ammo drills. They’re firing extremely powerful 50 caliber machine guns; the…
Collectors, ready to cry? What happens to weapons after war….
It is simultaneously both a collector’s wildest dream and worst nightmare. After the war is over and the smoke has cleared from the battlefield, what…
10 Things You May Not Know About World War I
World War I was fought from 28 July 1914 to 11 November 1918. Because many of the combatants had colonies and alliances beyond the continent, it…
The Hidden Side of ‘Operation Dynamo’ – Soldiers who were left behind At Dunkirk
After the capture of Calais by German troops, wounded British soldiers are brought out from the old town by German tanks. – Bundesarchiv Most of…
Prince William takes ‘Chipmunk’ in the Air During Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight
To the surprise and excitement of many in the Britain and across the globe, Prince William took to the skies of Britain to pay tribute…
How Scipio Defeated Hannibal And His Elephants and Earned the Name Africanus
Scipio Africanus was only of the most talented generals in the ancient world. He was barely an adult when Hannibal invaded Italy. He fought in…
Top 7 Mistakes Allied In the European Theater During WWII
Now, decades after World War 2 ended, it is easy for us to look back and point out where the commanders made the wrong decision…
The Japanese Invasion Threat of Australia
Japanese intentions to invade mainland Australia during World War Two have long been the subject of passionate debate amongst historians worldwide. Some scholars are convinced that…
Bodies of 200 Napoleonic Troops Discovered in Germany
Napoleon’s retreat by Vasily Vereshchagin The bodies of some 200 soldiers from the Napoleonic army have been unearthed from a mass grave found near the…
Top Secret Cold War CIA Briefs Declassified
New top secret Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) records have been declassified and reveal more information about the US and Soviet relations during the Cold War.…