Five Myths About the Vikings
The Vikings established a name for themselves as traders, explorers and warriors from the late 8th through the early 11th centuries. They also allegedly discovered…
How the Tanker USS Neosho Helped Save U.S. Carriers in Battle of Coral Sea
Undoubtedly, some types of U.S. Naval ships, past and present, are more recognizable, more famous, more flashy than others. Aircraft carriers and battleships immediately come…
In Depth Look at the German Panzer III
The Wehrmacht from the first day of World War II used the Panzerkampfwagen III (or Pz.III) tank. It was used as part of Wehrmacht divisions until the…
U.S. Officials Play War Game to Combat Potential US Oil Shortages
A group of former high-ranking US officials from the government and military spent three hours working through a mock scenario of an oil crisis caused…
Disastrous Rapido Crossing – How has History Judged General Mark Clark?
It has been said that some men who achieve greatness are not necessarily great men. That can refer to moral turpitude; it can refer to…
Battleship Yamato’s Final Kamikaze Mission
IJN Yamato, a battleship of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN), was the first battleship of the Yamato class, the largest and most powerful battleship in naval…
Allies Knew About Battle of the Bulge – Why they Ignored Intelligence
On the 16th of December 1944, German tanks roared out of the Ardennes forest and smashed into Allied lines. Germany’s last great offensive of the…
River Snakes – Civil War Gunboats in Action
The Western Theater of the American Civil War brought its own challenges to defeating the southern Rebels. Fewer railroads and a sparser population spread left…
WW2 Motorcycles: 9 Military Motorcycles That Were Used in WW2
Though less powerful and protective than other vehicles used during WW2, motorcycles were widely fielded throughout the conflict. They proved to be useful among messengers…
Warface Open Beta Testing on Xbox
Friends! We have great news: open beta testing is coming soon to Xbox! Participation is open to everyone. Open Beta Testing on Xbox September 13–17!…
World War II Fighting Continued Months After Peace Agreement
It’s easy to imagine that once World War II officially ended, the defeated Germans forces were so anxious to get home that they dropped their…
All-female War Drama – “Square Rounds” from Tony Harrison
Proud Haddock, in association with the Finborough Theatre, present Tony Harrison’s all-female war drama “Square Rounds” Finborough Theatre, 118 Finborough Road, London SW10 9ED 4th…