Life in the Cauldron: The Tough Experience of British Troops Cut Off at Arnhem
On the 17th of September 1944, General Montgomery launched one of Britain’s most famously flawed missions of World War Two: Market Garden. In an attempt…
The French Nazi Troops & the Battle of Berlin
It’s a little-known fact that there were French volunteers who fought on behalf of the Nazis during the Second World War. They had divisions of…
Führer’s Military Incompetence, Did it Cost the Third Reich the War
Analysis of Hitler’s military ability has always been controversial, in no small part due to a conflict between the Nazis portraying themselves as an elite…
American Occupied England – Life in the D-Day Staging Zone
By the time the D-Day invasion was launched in June 1944, the south of England had spent months filled with soldiers preparing for war. The…
Dietrich von Saucken: The German General Who Told the Führer, ‘I Will Not Take Orders from a Local Chieftain’
Any school teacher or parent will give the same advice to a child who is being harassed by a bully: stand up to him and…
5 Twentieth Century ‘British’ APCs
From the first improvised vehicles to professional, custom-made versions, the British army’s armored personnel carriers (APCs) saw some serious changes during the 20th century. Kangaroo…
How Neutral Countries Responded to WW2 – Some Made a Fortune From It
When the Second World War broke out, it looked set to redefine the shape of Europe. Despite this, many countries on the continent tried to…
17 Facts About the Spitfire – We all Know These, Right?
The iconic British aircraft of World War Two, the Spitfire, has come to represent defiance, courage, and ingenious engineering. Here are some facts about one…
How France Fell to the Nazi Invaders
In May 1940, Nazi Germany invaded France. The resulting campaign was a disaster for the Allies. The Germans tore through north-east France, completely outmaneuvered their…
The Battle of the Atlantic
During the Second World War, the Germans attempted to put pressure on the Allies by targeting commercial vessels which were needed to supply Britain’s war…
9 Soviet Fighter Planes of WW2 – Some fantastic Airplanes Here
When we talk about Soviet military vehicles of the Second World War, the focus is usually on tank production. But while that’s where the Soviets…
Incredible Story he Held off the Japanese Military for 48hrs With Just Bayonets, Rage & Brute Force
When the time comes to face the enemy, the inevitable question arises as to whether it’s worth the sacrifice. Many would weigh causes and odds…