Vikings Proved Not To Be The Blue Eyed Blonds History Has Recorded
The popular beliefs that Vikings were fair haired, wore helmets with horns, were brutal invaders and were always Scandinavian is finally being put to rest…
New Italian Battleships Arrive in Early Access for World of Warships
Update 0.10.1 features the debut of the new Italian Battleships, an updated Taranto port, as well as new format of Ranked Battles, new Clan Battles…
Gulf War Illness Not Caused by Exposure to Depleted Uranium
Debris from depleted uranium munitions used in the Gulf War has long been blamed for contributing to the illness of hundreds of thousands of veterans,…
Roman Soldier’s Payslip Found…Reveals the Infantryman was Left BROKE
Roman soldier Gaius Messius fought in a major battle. What did he earn for his trouble…? Nothing, according to an ancient payslip! Most people complain…
Opportunities Discovered – Veteran Paul LePage Discusses Service With U.S. Army and Army Reserve
By Jeremy P. Amick Raised outside of Jefferson City, Missouri, Paul LePage grew up working on his parent’s farm, and continued to do so following…
“Out of action” – Medic details hospital move from Lai Khe to Quang Tri in Vietnam War
By Jeremy P. Amick, The Tet Offensive had been a nightmarish period for those serving in Vietnam in the early weeks of 1968. Andrew J.…
World of Warships is set to launch on Epic Games Store
As announced yesterday at the Epic Games Store Spring Showcase, World of Warships (WoWS), the massively popular, free-to-play, online naval combat game will be embarking…
Celebrate the Lunar New Year in World of Tanks and World of Tanks Blitz
Tame the Oxen in two special time-limited events February 10, 2021 — With the Lunar New Year celebrations kicking off as we welcome the Year of…
“Never learned to hate” – Negro Leagues icon Buck O’Neil served with the U.S. Navy in WWII
By Jeremy P. Amick The late Buck O’Neil has ascended to icon status in the annals of professional baseball following his days as a player,…
Veteran Worked at Military Hospital in Vietnam During Famed Tet Offensive
Several weeks after graduating from Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, in late spring 1966, the late Roger Buchta was drafted into the U.S. Army…
Captain Tom, The Man Who Raised Millions and Lifted Spirits, Passes at 100
Captain Sir Tom Moore, soldier, fundraiser and household name, has died aged 100. Known worldwide as “Captain Tom”, he’d recently been admitted to Bedford Hospital.…
The Last Round Up – From Mark Barnes
Dilip Sarkar is perhaps best known for his histories of airmen and people involved in the Battle of Britain. This volume considers some of the…