82nd Airborne Vet that Made Four Combat Jumps in WWII – Passes Away
There were less than 3,000 paratroopers who jumped into combat four times with the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. After 1st Sgt. Harold…
The Famous Messerschmitt Bf109 – Facts You May Not Know
The most famous German fighter plane of the Second World War, the Messerschmitt Bf109 played a hugely important part in that conflict. First Flight The…
Landwhale Ahoy! French Super Tank Char 2C – photos and video
World War I saw the dawn of a variety of new weapons. Vivid experimenting with vehicles was affected by continually changing battlefields. However, many engineers…
Microsoft Giant Recovering Sunken History
Paul Gardner Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft and number forty-three on the list of the wealthiest people in the world, is trying to make a…
Hero to Traitor – German Soldier Defected & Warned Soviets of Invasion then Disappeared
Alfred Liskow was a German soldier who defected to the Soviet Union shortly before the launch of Operation Barbarossa. He received a warm welcome at…
The Short, but Eventful Life of the Bismarck
Perhaps the most iconic of WWII battleships, the Bismarck truly was the pride of Nazi Germany’s Kriegsmarine when it first set sail in August 1940. Back…
One Pilot, Two Planes – P-38 Lightning with 38 Photos
Nicknamed as the Fork-tailed devil by the Germans and One pilot, two planes by the Japanese, the P38 Lighting was one of US Air Force’s…
Grace and Age – Russia’s Fleet of Classic Warships
Although it lacks a naval history the equivalent of Great Britain, Russia maintains a fleet of beautiful sailing ships that travel the world extensively for…
The Carrier Pigeon Corps of WWII – Operation Columba
When discussing World War II, the campaigns most often mentioned include Operation Barbarossa, Operation Drumbeat, Operation Overlord, etc. Rarely does Operation Columba enter the conversation.…
Man Creates Museum to Remember and Honor WWII Vets and History
Instead of retiring, farming, starting a business or traveling the world like most Filipino migrant workers, Rhonie Dela Cruz spent his money establishing the Bamban…
Silverware Made for Hitler’s 50th Birthday Sells $16,550
A recent auction sold cutlery made for Adolf Hitler as a gift for his 50th birthday. The pieces brought in £12,500 (about $16,500 USD). The…
WWII Veteran Receives Long-Overdue Officer Commission
John Edward James, Jr., is a US veteran of World War II. He was drafted in 1941. He was getting ready to ship out for…