The Mines At Messines: The Biggest Explosions of the Pre-Nuclear Era
Mankind never seems to tire of finding new and inventive ways of killing one another during wartime. Not long ago, soldiers were restricted by the…
The Battle of the Atlantic
During the Second World War, the Germans attempted to put pressure on the Allies by targeting commercial vessels which were needed to supply Britain’s war…
The Battle of Bosworth Field: How Richard III Lost His Kingdom & His Life
The Battle of Bosworth Field was fought on the 22nd of August 1485 outside the small town of Market Bosworth, England. It was one of…
9 Soviet Fighter Planes of WW2 – Some fantastic Airplanes Here
When we talk about Soviet military vehicles of the Second World War, the focus is usually on tank production. But while that’s where the Soviets…
Incredible Story he Held off the Japanese Military for 48hrs With Just Bayonets, Rage & Brute Force
When the time comes to face the enemy, the inevitable question arises as to whether it’s worth the sacrifice. Many would weigh causes and odds…
We Were Soldiers: 22 trips in & out of LZ X-Ray, Choppers Got Shot up so Bad he Had to Use 3 Different Ones
Most fans of war films have probably seen the movie We Were Soldiers, but did you know that hidden in that movie is a Medal…
Shot Down 26 Japanese Aircraft, Governor & NRA President Joe Foss
World War II Ace, Joe Foss, was more than just a war hero. His remarkable life made him a man for all seasons covering war,…
Bob Crisp: The Cricket Player and Tank Buster Who Took Out German Panzers In North Africa
The majority of us lead lives that are fairly ordinary. There may be flurries of interest, even brief moments of heart-stopping excitement, but, most of…
The Italian “Stalingrad” When 2,600 Canadian Men Were Sacrificed for a General’s Pride
Some 141 miles due east of Rome is the small city of Ortona. If Italy is a boot, then Ortona lies north of the heel…
Took on 22 Japanese Fighters: Then Led an Infantry Charge on The Beach
Of the circumstances surrounding the US involvement in WWII, Pearl Harbor is the attack that stands out. However, this was not the only US military…
Last US Casualty of WWI: Futile Gesture or Heroism?
War is a lot of things. Heroic. Interesting. World-changing and life-altering. Many things move us, anger us, and frustrate us when we reflect on war.…
Royal Marine Commandos: The Beginning of Best, 3 Brigade’s History in Photos
The Fate of Great Britain is tied to the ocean. For scores of years the might of the Royal Navy has been the safeguard for…