Photos of Queen Elizabeth II’s Service During the Second World War
A lot has been discussed regarding how the latest generation of the British Royal Family presents itself. This has primarily had to do with how…
How France Helped Argentina During The UK’s Falklands War
During the 1982 Falklands War, the British were able to reclaim their territory from invading Argentinian forces. During the war, the British received support from…
New book recounts the last Christmas of World War II
How was Christmas celebrated and experienced during 1944, the last year of World War II? This question is answered in the newly published book Christmas…
World of Warships Sets Sail for Holiday Season with new Update
Wargaming gives Santa’s Gifts containers to all players, lets them construct their own warship and prepares for a 24-hour charity stream to raise funds for…
Java Sea 1942 Reviewed
I haven’t seen a great many of the books in the Campaign series from Osprey, but this one from Mark Stille is easy to recommend.…
The Movie With a Mini-Gun Toting Bear
In 2017, Big Cinema House – a Russian movie studio – released what may be the most ambitious Russian action movie ever made. It appears…
‘Band of Brothers’ Actors Who Later Became Big-Time Stars
Band of Brothers was a television landmark that featured a star-studded cast of actors. Made in the days before movie quality, writer-led drama really took…
Last Ever Built C-47 Shredded in Congo
It was a chaotic Start of the Congo State. Until 1960, the Congo was under Belgian Colonial rule. On June 30 of that year, a…
For Sale: A Relic From one of the Most Daring Acts of Heroism in the Skies
A relic from one of the most daring and astonishing acts of heroism in the skies during World War One has emerged for sale. In…
The Home Front in Britain Then and Now – Reviewed
Christmas is coming, etc, so if you are looking for a potential stocking filler for the history buff in your life you would do well…
Air War Archive – Reviewed
The Barnsley juggernaut rolls on with yet another series of books through their Frontline imprint which offer much while being gentle on your wallet. Air…
Nine “Images of War” Books To Consider – Reviewed
It’s Black Friday where bargains prevail, so this is a good moment to dive into another pile of keenly priced books from the ever expanding…