A Day in the Life of a Roman Legionary – Mighty Soldiers Of The Ancient World
Roman legionaries were among the most ruthlessly efficient soldiers in the ancient world. But even for these highly disciplined and well-equipped men, the armies that…
An Eventful Career Flying Spitfires – This WW2 Pilot Loved The Thrill Of Flight
Harry Ledger’s career flying Spitfires wasn’t extraordinarily long, but it was eventful. At 94 years old he is thought to be the last living Spitfire…
When A Marijuana Plantation Was Discovered In Cold War Tunnels
The Drakelow Tunnels built under Kingsford Country Park, Wolverley, Worcestershire have had a chequered existence. These tunnels that stretch around 3.5 miles and are approximately…
7 Kills In WWII And 14 In Korea, US Flying Ace George Davis Died When He Took On 12 MiGs
In all the airspace in all the world, there was no other place Major George Davis would rather be than “MiG Alley.” Bordering the Yalu…
The Amazing Dedication Of The Archivists Who Maintain The WW2 National Personnel Records
An archivist employed at the National Personnel Records Centre must have a great deal of patience. Since a fire in 1973 destroyed the records of…
After Many Years, This WWII Veteran Is Opening Up About His Experiences in Battle
Joe Kovar saw a lot during his time serving in the US Army during World War II. He was awarded 18 medals including the Purple…
The Tiger Collection – Every Member Of The Tiger Tank Family Together In One Display – A New Exhibition For 2017
In a world first, The Tank Museum is planning an exhibition that will bring every member of the Tiger Tank family together in one display.…
“American hero who courageously served the United States” – Navajo Second World War Veteran Passes Away At 92
Navajo code talker George James Sr. has passed away at 92 years of age. James, born and raised in Red Valley on the Navajo Nation,…
20 Fascinating Fast Facts – The German WW2 V1 Buzzbomb
Quickfire, 20 facts about the V1 Buzzbomb 1) The V1 stands for Vergeltungswaffe-1, German for retaliatory weapons and they were developed to strike back at Britain…
When An American Submarine Took Out a Japanese Troop Train and Much More in the Pacific in WW2
On the 22nd of January, 1945, 30 Japanese merchant ships sat in Namkwan Harbor, in Southern China. They felt safe in their well-defended home, surrounded…
‘Corsair Fleet’ – The Brave American Civilian Crews Who Took On WW2 Submarines To Protect The Coast
While many people know the story of the “Little Ships of Dunkirk,” Great Britain was not the only nation to call upon its civilian sailors…
The Many Lives Of A US Civil War Revenue Cutter Which Was Present At The Start Of The Civil War
Late in the day on April 11th, 1861, the ship Nashville was sailing past Charleston harbor. The crew could see a fleet of ships at…