Medal of Honor: Lt. Hibbs Was Killed Charging 2 Machine Guns to save a Wounded Soldier
The most important elements of military combat leadership could be described as mission accomplishment followed by troop welfare. Were they in the opposite order a…
The Charge of The Polish Cavalry Against German Tanks in 1939 – How It Was Turned Into A Modern Myth
Poland had a long history of horsemanship, and its light cavalry called Uhlans (A Tatar word for “Hero,” or “Rider”) were the pride of its…
The Battles of El Alamein – The Beginning Of The End Of Rommel’s Africa Corps
In the summer of 1942, things were looking bleak for British and Commonwealth soldiers fighting in North Africa. The forces of Nazi Germany under General…
Flying instructor wants to build 12 new Spitfires to mark 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
The Supermarine Spitfire designed by Reginald Joseph Mitchell, a British aeronautical engineer, was one of the best fighters during WWII. Invaluable in the Battle of…
Not vandals but a tree smashes the graves of hero Polish soldiers & airmen
A cemetery in Gloucestershire, Britain has recently had several graves destroyed. Included in the desecrated graves are those of Polish veterans from WWII who fought…
The Battle of Britain – One of the Most Important Aerial Campaigns in History
The Battle of Britain was one of the most important aerial campaigns in history. It stopped Nazi Germany’s westward expansion and prevented the invasion of…
Beachcomber, the Canadian War Pigeon Awarded A Medal After the Dieppe Raid
Animals were part of war efforts throughout history. It would be hard to think of ancient and medieval warfare without horses, elephants, dogs, mules, and…
Alexander’s First Great Cavalry Charge and the Last Stand of the 300 Sacred Band
Alexander is well known as one of the best commanders of all time. His accomplishments are even more remarkable given his youth. Alexander had two great…
Alvin York, Who Single-Handedly Captured 132 Enemy Soldiers In WWI – Great Pictures Too (he even addressed the 82nd AB)
Sergeant Alvin York was seemingly born to a hardscrabble existence and anonymity in death, but World War One changed that forever. The story of York is…
Ironclad Warships Battle it Out – The Battle of Hampton Roads In The Civil War
The Battle of Hampton Roads was an American Civil War battle fought at the meeting point of three rivers very close to Chesapeake Bay. A showdown…
Jane Fonda Said About The Infamous Hanoi Jane Photo: “I Made A Huge Mistake” Not Many Have Forgiven Her
Jane Fonda is a world-known actress. She gained her well-deserved popularity in the 60s and 70s, starring in counterculture classics (Barbarella), drama films (They Shoot Horses,…
Acquired by Sergeant George Rowson at Nijmegen Bridge – Military Watch Was Sold For $73,000
A Rolex Panerai 3646 timepiece was recently sold at auction for $73,000 in Birmingham, England. It had been acquired by Sergeant George Rowson at Nijmegen…