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…
A Flying Tiger – The Curtis P-40 Warhawk in Photos
The P-40 was among the most abundant American fighter aircraft of the Second World War, owing to its low production cost. It was only superseded…
Hero of the Warsaw Uprising Dies at 101 – Ścibor Rylski: Codename – Butterfly
General Zbigniew Ścibor Rylski, codenamed Butterfly, has passed away at the age of 101. Ścibor-Rylski’s early life was defined by two World Wars, while his…
The German Panzer III – An Early War Favorite
For the first two and half years of World War II and before the advent of the Panzer IV, the Panzer III medium tank, officially…
Messerschmitt Me262 – First Operational Jet Fighter -16 Facts and Great Photos
Arriving late in the Second World War, the Messerschmitt Me262 was the world’s first operational jet fighter, a terrifying new weapon in the skies above…
The Unstoppable Leader Who Took Out Two Machine Gun Nests, a Sniper and an 88 mm Gun
It’s a common theme among Medal of Honor recipients that they have no idea they’re earning one in the middle of their gallant actions. When…
Semper Fi – US Marine Corps in World War II – Book Review
Here we go again with another excellent book in the Images of War series from Pen & Sword. This time round the prolific Michael Green…
From Hero to Zero – Man Awarded Medal of Honor then Demoted
When you think about the military, the first thing that comes to mind are stories of honor, prestige, and service. Being in the military entails…