5 Facts – America’s Most Successful WWI Fighter Ace, Edward Rickenbacker
The United States Air Force and Army have seen many skilled, brave, and incredible pilots – men and women willing to fly straight into battle,…
Love Letters From World War II – The 1941 To 1945 Letters Of Alan And Sheila Stevenson
The central theme of Love Letters from World War II is the story of Alan and Sheila Stevenson and their separation by war. Alan was a young…
Dietrich von Choltitz Was The German General Who Refused To Destroy Paris, Hitler Wanted Him Shot
Dietrich von Choltitz was a German soldier born on November 9, 1894. He is greatly remembered for his role in the protection of the beauty…
Haunting Footage From The Battle Of The Somme
The Battle of the Somme was one of the bloodiest battles of World War I, and indeed of all time. It was the biggest battle…
For Lt. Col. Merritt, WWII only lasted 6 Hours: But he was Awarded a Victoria Cross
Lieutenant Colonel Charles Merritt, who would one day go on to be a Victoria Cross recipient, spent three years in German captivity. However, by that point…
Eye-Watering Numbers – The Staggering Cost Of World War One
If you’ve ever wondered why war is so astoundingly expensive, this video will more than answer any questions you’ve had. Indy Neidell, host of the…
In WW2, General Eisenhower Lost a Bet and Had to Give General Montgomery His Own B-17
When you think of Dwight D. Eisenhower, there’s much that comes to mind: a military leader, President of the United States, Supreme Allied Commander, Chief…
Shooting Down 7 Aircraft In One Day, This Marine Was Awarded The Medal Of Honor On His First Mission
Lieutenant James Swett wasn’t the only man to become an Ace in one day during the war and nor was he the only Ace to…
‘I’m still a sailor’ – Lohman, Mo., Veteran Discusses Lengthy Career in Cold War-Era Navy
By Jeremy P. Ämick, who writes on behalf of the Silver Star Families of America. For 22 years, Gary Elliott wore the uniform of a…
A Soviet Spy Who saved The “Big Three” at the Tehran Conference was 19 years old at the time
During the spy games of WWII, the result of the war was hanging by a thread. Gevorg Vartanian, a young Armenian who joined the Soviet…
Ghosts of Time: 10 Incredible Pictures of Normandy 1944 – Then and Now Combined
Haunting images take you back to Normandy 1944, combining historical photographs with their modern-day settings. You can follow Adam Surrey’s work on Facebook: Ghosts of Time…
The Man Who Found The Ancient Greek City of Troy
It’s difficult to mention either the early days of archaeology, Troy or even the history of ancient Greece without mentioning Heinrich Schliemann. The German archaeologist,…