Top 10 Strangest Armored Cars of WWII
Being in a war gives one license to get creative and here are the proofs — ten vehicular oddballs birthed during the Second World War…
The Story of “Grey Ghost”, the Largest and Fastest Troopship of World War II
Construction of “Hull Number 534”, as it was called when commenced, started in 1930. John Brown & Company in Clydebank, Scotland, built it for Anglo-American…
WWII Veteran Survived Behind Enemy Lines
Harold Hayes passed away on Sunday in Medford, Oregon, at the age of 94. Hayes was the last remaining survivor of a group of…
Historians are tracing the story of an incredibly brave army nurse who was also a spy
Madge Addy was as secretive after World War II as she was during the conflict as one of Britain’s top spies in occupied France. Historians…
Hal Moore, Hero Of Ia Drang, Passes Away at the age of 94
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of Harold Gregory “Hal” Moore, Jr., who has passed away at the age of 94,…
The Roman Military Camp: How Each One Was Established, Run, and Left Behind
The military camp is one of the most iconic symbols of Roman martial prowess. The armies of Rome were not just made up of warriors.…
Five Technologies Developed In War That Found A Place In Civilian Life
The technology of war is constantly evolving, as old systems are revamped, and new ideas and concepts are created. With two World Wars occurring during…
Top Four Myths And Legends About The Nazis
As the evilest and most widely condemned organization in European history, the Nazis have long fascinated both historians and the public at large. Inevitably, a…
Four Unlikely Movies And TV Shows Inspired By Real Wars
From HBO’s Band of Brothers to Ridley Scott’s, Kingdom of Heaven, many movies and TV shows are obviously based on historical facts. Some have used…
Mystery still surrounds cause of crash of German World War One fighter aircraft
An Air Accident Investigation Branch report, released recently, said what caused the engine of an Albatross DV replica German fighter warplane to crash in September…
USA to Commemorate Centennial of World War I
The United States of America will mark the 100th anniversary of its entry into World War I during a national ceremony on April 6th, according…
Charles Upham: WWII New Zealander awarded two Victoria Crosses
Some heroes seek the spotlight; others don’t. New Zealander Charles Upham falls in the latter category even though he is the only combat soldier to…