Max Schmeling: Fuhrer’s Poster Boy or Good Guy?
Max was ordered to the Fallschirmjäger. That was no accident. Goebbels and Hitler both wanted Schmeling to “die a hero’s death” Max Schmeling. Boxer. Nazi…
Insane Bravery: The Men Who Were Awarded the Victoria Cross Twice
With about 40 Boers pumping out their ammunition at any foe in sight, going to the man’s aid would be a brush with death. The…
Heroic as Hell – The Dustoff Pilots of The Vietnam War
During those very risky moments, the medic and crew chief would jump into the fire and load casualties into the helicopter with the assistance of…
The Spook of St-Trond: Germany’s Night-Fighter Pilot Ace
On October 9, the German pilot ace scored his 30th victory. Two months later he increased this count to 40 aircraft, setting a personal record…
The Female Spy who was Feared by the Gestapo in WWII
Virginia Hall was known by many names during her career. Working as a spy for Britain’s Special Operations Executive during the Second World War, she…
The Last Great Cavalry Charge of WW1: The Jodhpur Lancers
During the late 1800s, the Jodhpur Lancers became one of the best-known and most glamorous regiments in India. During the First World War cavalry became…
Stahlhelm Vs M1: Two of the Best Combat Helmets of World War II
During World War II, the increase in the mobility of infantry due to a departure from positional tactics of combat influenced the characteristics of combat…
Robert E. Lee. & The US Camel Corps That Never Were
Showing the typical hubris and racial bias of the time, Wayne declared that Americans could “manage camels not only as well, but better than the…
The Tank That Flew Into Combat Behind Enemy Lines in WWII
In 1941, the British were looking for a good light tank they could put on a glider and land with their infantry behind enemy lines.…
“We Shall Never Surrender” – The Miracle of Dunkirk
Only around 7,000 troops were evacuated on the first day, but over 300,000 men were safely rescued by the eight day. Lasting for nine days…
Operation Valkyrie: The Plot To Get Rid of Adolf & End The War
The plan was for von Stauffenberg to arm the bombs, which were on timer fuses and hidden in briefcases, and then carry the two briefcases…
The Battle of Little Big Horn: Custers Ultimate Humiliation
“I have seen my people prepare for battle many times,” she said, “and this I know: that the Sioux that morning had no thought of…