A widow of holocaust survivor donates $22 million to German zoo
Little is known today about the German underground resistance against the Nazi Party as their actions were extremely limited and were very often brutally punished…
Nine Extraordinary Moments From The German Invasion Of France And Belgium, 1914
Germany’s westward advance in 1914 contained some of the most dramatic and unexpected moments of the First World War. The following events occurred before the…
The Battle of Le Cateau, 1914 – A Victory For Germany At The Start Of WWI
The early days of the First World War were very different from the long years that followed. As German troops advanced into Belgium and France,…
The First Battle Of the Marne, 1914 – A Tipping Point At The Start Of WWI
The First Battle of the Marne was a tipping point in the early stages of the First World War. It was on the banks of…
The Awesome Power of the Ancient Roman Navy Was So Great, It Even Won Sieges
Most people’s image of a siege is of a conflict fought entirely on land. But in the ancient era, when most of the great cities…
Enemies Within And Without – Caligula, Arminius and Vercingetorix – Most Hated Men Of Ancient Rome
Rome hated a lot of people over the thousands of years it held power, so this list is far from comprehensive, feel free to add…
Brotherhood, Blood, And Discipline: How It Felt To Fight In An Ancient Roman Battle
It’s the first century AD and the professional Roman army is at the height of its power. You’re part of that army – a soldier…
Adolf Hitler’s underpants he left behind at a luxury Austrian hotel sold for $5000 at auction
There are a lot of strange things that end up on the auction block. A slice of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer’s wedding cake…
Albert Speer, Jr., International Architect Passes Away at 83 Years Old
Albert Speer, Jr. was famous throughout the world for his architecture. He was also infamous for being the son of one of Adolf Hitler’s close…
Last Remaining LCT from D-Day to be Restored
The D-Day Museum in Portsmouth, on the south coast of England, was awarded a $6m grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The money is the…
Operation Torch, November 1942 – Seizing the Oran Airfields
During WWII, death from the skies was a constant threat. The sudden appearance of bombers or fighters on a strafing run could spell doom for…
US Coast Guard, World War Two – The Incredible Rescue Of The Man Overboard
Robert William Goehring (no relation to the infamous Nazi, Hermann Goehring) was born on February 12, 1917, in Somerville, New Jersey. He spent a good…