Programs Examining “Extraordinary” Painting Gassed, the Pivotal Role of Women in War & the Tumultuous Exit of Russia from the Great War at the National WWI Museum and Memorial
A series of programs discussing the “monumental” painting Gassed, the essential role of women during the course of World War I and the lasting effects of…
The Battle of Arsuf – To Win the Day, One Man Must Defy His Own King
Beneath the relentless beating of the midday sun, under a seemingly endless rain of arrows, The Grand Master’s patience had all but run out. Garnier…
John D. Bulkeley’s Daring Evacuation of General Douglas MacArthur on a 77′ PT Boat
The US Navy is best known for its Admirals and battleships. Both are often the most prominent assets in the fleet, but in the Philippines,…
Shot Down Over France, Chuck Yeager Evaded Capture for 4 Months and then Flew Into History at the Speed of Sound
If there was ever a man that was hard to sum up in one headline, it might be Chuck Yeager. One could mention how he…
Roman Legionaries Did More Than Just Fight – Many Civilian Jobs Were Also Done By The Soldiers
Though it originally began purely as a war machine, the Roman army evolved to fill other roles. This was an inevitable outcome of the growth…
Australian Keith Payne Was Awarded The Victoria Cross for Great Heroism in Vietnam
The 1960’s war in Vietnam has long been remembered as a conflict fought primarily by the United States of America. What is often lost in…
Queen Elizabeth II, The War Years
On Thursday, April 21st, Britain celebrates the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second. The Queen is both the oldest and the longest…
Mussolini’s Massive Bunker Built During WWII
Twenty-seven miles north of Rome lies one of the most spectacular structures of WWII, but most people will probably miss it if they do not…
The Half-shilling curate – Review by Mark Barnes
Great War books keep coming as the final months of the centenary period burns itself out. I’ve said, before, that the output has been just…
Bringing Home The 8 Million After WWII; Operation Magic Carpet
Victory in Europe – what happens next? After victory had been declared in Europe and the Second World War had come to an end with…
What it Was Like to Fight in a Roman Battle
It’s the first century AD and the Roman army is at the height of its power and professionalism. You’re part of that army – a…
They Shot Each Other Down Then Depended On Each Other For Survival In The Norwegian Wilderness
Into the White was a 2012 Norwegian film loosely based on real events from World War II’s Norwegian Campaign, when the Allies tried to keep the…