Defying Orders, He Rescued his Friends Under Fire, Dakota Meyer Became First Living Marine Recipient of the Medal of Honor in 38 Years
When his first request to join the firefight inflicting a heavy toll on his friends was denied, Corporal Dakota Meyer obeyed. He could hear the…
5 of the Largest Amphibious Invasions in Modern History
In this article, we are going to look at the five large amphibious landings from recent history, many of which took place during WWII. 5. Battle of Inchon…
WWII: 3 Stories of Humanity and Compassion
Even during WWII, one of the largest and most deadly conflicts in recent history, there were moments of humanity and compassion. Here are three of these…
Spain May Finally be Ready to Face Its Civil War
Barcelona’s Fossar de la Pedrera – Mass Grave of the Quarry – is fairly inaccessible from the city. It is hidden within walls of sandy…
Remembering The Slaughterhouse That Was Verdun In The First World War
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande met in Verdun, the site of a 300-day WWI battle that failed to produce a victor.…
Pendennis Castle: Henry VIII’s Key to Cornwall
Coastal defences have been vital to Britain’s security since the days of the Roman Empire. One of the best preserved historical shore forts, and one…
The First Normandie-World War II International Film Festival, France
Official press release from the World War II foundation! The World War II Foundation officially announces the first Normandie-World War II International Film Festival to…
7 Fast Facts About The Battle of Imjin River & Glorious Glosters’ Last Stand
When talking about success in war we usually focus on victories. But there are times when a successful retreat can be as great a challenge…
The American Jewish Mobster Who Hunted Down Nazi Sympathizers in the USA & Secured NY Harbor
When the phrase “organized crime” is muttered, it’s easy to conjure up images of the bright lights, spinning slot machines, or the card tables of…
Jane Fonda: – Hanoi Jane Photo – “I Made A Huge Mistake”
Jane Fonda is a world-known actress. She gained her well-deserved popularity in the 60s and 70s, starring in counterculture classics (Barbarella), drama films (They Shoot Horses,…
How The Stringbag, an Outdated Biplane, Took Out the Bismarck
The German battleship, Bismarck, was one of the biggest vessels ever built in the first half of the 20th century. A marvel of advanced engineering…
The Only Surviving Horten Ho 229 – “Hitler’s Stealth fighter”
The Horten Ho 229 is generally known by a few unique names. The plane was called the H.IX, by the Horten Brothers. The identity Ho…