THE FIRST BRIDGE TOO FAR – Book Review
The importance and the drama of the Sicilian campaign of 1943 has been largely overshadowed by events from the years that followed, but it is…
German Panzer IV – Workhorse of the Wehrmacht in Photos
The German Panzerkampfwagen IV medium tank, abbreviated PzKpfw IV, Pz. IV, or T-IV, was created by Friedrich Krupp AG. Production started in 1937 and continued until…
Unbelievable Submarine Escape Proven True – John Capes’ Story of Unsung Heroism in WWII – Wreckage Video
Not every hero gets the recognition he or she deserves. Often, some heroes pass on and will never be remembered in history books. Such is…
THE ARDENNES BATTLEFIELDS – Book Review
I think this is the fifth book I have seen from a team that has moved from Normandy to covering the key locations from the…
Unsinkable Sam – Legendary Cat Survived 3 Sinking Ships
Since ancient times, there are stories of ships in which cats were indispensable inhabitants. The main purpose of cats was to fight against rodents, since…
The StuG – Sturmgeschütz SPG in Dozens of Photos
Sturmgeschütz (or StuG) was a series of self-propelled artillery used by the Wehrmacht during the Second World War. The most common version, the StuG III,…
Most Famous Japanese Plane of WWII – 15 Facts About the Mitsubishi Zero
One of the most famous planes of the Second World War, the Mitsubishi A6M Zero-Sen, was Japan’s best fighter and the bane of Allied airmen…
Soldiers Destroyed Town and Everyone in It: Drone Footage of Devastated Oradour
Just a few miles to the northeast of Limoges, France, is one of the most poignant and tragically beautiful of all war memorials. Today, the…
Zina – Germans Took Her Hands and Legs but She Inspired Her Nation
“You have been riveted to a hospital bed, but you can firmly say that you were in the forefront of fighters, tankmen, pilots and artillerymen…
Sergei Aleshkov: ‘Seryozha’ Was the Youngest Soldier in WWII at 6 Years Old
The stories about children of war are often tragic; the Second World War, for example, claimed the lives of millions. Some were sent to concentration…
Greatest Generals of WWII – Truscott
Some men are born to serve in the Armed Forces. Sometimes it’s familial tradition for sons to follow in a father’s footsteps, or a grandfather’s.…
Basilone Memorial Foundation presents Manila Madness 5K Race for Charity
Manila Madness 5K to support Basilone Memorial Foundation John Basilone is a well-known and beloved American figure. His niece, Kim Van Note, is the current…