Paul Robinett, Legendary American Tank Commander of World War Two
Paul Robinett spent six months on the battlefront of WWII, first as a colonel and then as a general. During that time, he fought in…
The 10,000 room German WW2 resort complex never had a single guest, now luxury beachfront Condos
It was meant to be one of five mega holiday camps which the Nazis planned to use for people’s recreation and indoctrination. In 1936, almost…
For sale $750,000: Country house that Charles De Gaulle used to train French paratroopers
Ribbesford House, in Bewdley, Worcestershire, is up for sale and expected to go for no less than $750,000. The house was similarly used as a…
‘The ULTIMATE insult’ The Battle of Britain memorial museum to be built with GERMAN bricks
The Biggin Hill airfield will always be connected to the famous aircrews who fought against the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain, both defending their…
On Fire This Heroic Airman Picked Up A Burning 1,100° Phosphorus Bomb To Save His Crew Certain Death
The Medal of Honor is America’s highest military award given to those for acts of valor that in some cases border on insanity. In WWII,…
MoH: Private Towle of the 82nd Airborne Stopped a German Armored Counter Attack in Holland with a Bazooka
Many might hold the common assumption that in the battle of man versus tank, heavy armor is sure to win. However, students of the history…
21-Year-Old Bomber Pilot Who Died Saving His Crew, Running on Just One Engine He Stayed With the Bomber
On the night of May 30, 1942, Britain launched its largest bombing raid so far in World War Two. Of the 1,047 bombers that flew,…
Behind the Lawrence Legend: The Forgotten Few Who Shaped the Arab Revolt
During the First World War, Turkey made the unexpected decision to side with Germany and declare war on the allies, principally Britain, France, and Russia.…
From The Rise Of Napoleon To The American Civil War, These Three Conflicts Paved the Way for World War I
The First World War was devastating in its scope and utterly unlike what national leaders expected. As such, it was seen by many as an…
From The Tank Museum: Crouching Tiger & the Confrontation with a Comet
In the wooded countryside close to the Aller River in Germany, a small action took place between a lone Tiger and Comet tanks belonging to…
Battle For North Africa – The Ships, Planes, and Tanks of Operation Torch
In November 1942, 107,305 American servicemen crossed the Atlantic to invade occupied North Africa. Their success depended in large part on the military vehicles available…
The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, Rome’s Greatest Defeat And The Broken Remnants of a Glorious Army
Varus was crushed. His feet and hands and mind were numb with the freezing rain. His legions, so splendid and untouchable only days before, were…