Little-Known Photos of Canadians During D-Day
Operation Overlord, with its landing phase that was code-named Neptune, became known as one of the crucial events of the Second World War, for it…
Max Schmeling: Fuhrer’s Poster Boy or Good Guy?
Max was ordered to the Fallschirmjäger. That was no accident. Goebbels and Hitler both wanted Schmeling to “die a hero’s death” Max Schmeling. Boxer. Nazi…
The Spook of St-Trond: Germany’s Night-Fighter Pilot Ace
On October 9, the German pilot ace scored his 30th victory. Two months later he increased this count to 40 aircraft, setting a personal record…
The Female Spy who was Feared by the Gestapo in WWII
Virginia Hall was known by many names during her career. Working as a spy for Britain’s Special Operations Executive during the Second World War, she…
Stahlhelm Vs M1: Two of the Best Combat Helmets of World War II
During World War II, the increase in the mobility of infantry due to a departure from positional tactics of combat influenced the characteristics of combat…
The Tank That Flew Into Combat Behind Enemy Lines in WWII
In 1941, the British were looking for a good light tank they could put on a glider and land with their infantry behind enemy lines.…
“We Shall Never Surrender” – The Miracle of Dunkirk
Only around 7,000 troops were evacuated on the first day, but over 300,000 men were safely rescued by the eight day. Lasting for nine days…
Operation Valkyrie: The Plot To Get Rid of Adolf & End The War
The plan was for von Stauffenberg to arm the bombs, which were on timer fuses and hidden in briefcases, and then carry the two briefcases…
The SAS in World War II : A Force to be Reckoned With
The Second World War was a powerful driver for military innovation. New units, technologies, and ways of fighting were developed in the white heat of…
A Couples 74th Wedding Anniversary: Love That Escaped the Holocaust
Hanne put herself through tremendous danger to finally reach her mother. Hanne never saw her again after she disappeared at Auschwitz. Love truly is an…
The Ship That Disguised Itself as an Island to Evade the Japanese in WWII
The main threat of being spotted was from the air. To effectively camouflage themselves they needed to cover the entire surface area of the ship…
Flame Fougasse The Highly Effective Anti-Tank & Anti-Everything Device
During the early stages of the Second World War, it began to look more and more likely that the Germans would stage a full-on invasion…