Beating the Blitzkrieg: Soviets Take Manchuria in Less than 4 Weeks
On August 9, exactly three months after the surrender of Germany, the Soviets declared war on Japan and attacked on all fronts. In one of…
The Maid of Orléans : How Joan of Arc defeated the English
An old prophecy said that a virgin from the people would save France after a queen from abroad would nearly destroy the kingdom. This young…
Germany’s Mega Structures: A Berlin Flak Tower Through the Eyes of a Soldier
The structures were indeed massive—in some areas the walls were nearly 7 feet thick and reinforced with steel. An unprecedented find was uncovered recently in…
US Begins Largest Ever Agent Orange Cleanup in Vietnam
The US government compensates American veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange. It does not compensate Vietnamese civilians. The United States has begun a decade-long…
One of the First Ever Navy SEAL Forerunners, Celebrates his 94th Birthday
In April 2019, the last living member of the original Navy SEAL team, Bill Dawson, celebrated his 94th birthday. Bill went to fight in the…
Churchills Toyshop: The Bowl of Porridge & a Condom Full of Aniseed Balls That Sank Japanese Ships
When World War Two started in 1939, the British Army was significantly behind their German counterparts. Their tactics and especially their armament and equipment were…
Ship Torpedoed by Japanese Submarine Discovered in Australian Waters
Out of a crew of forty-three sailors there were just five survivors. They were picked up by the crew of the SS Mulbera and all…
Knights of the Desert: The Myth Behind the Deutsche Afrika Korps
On November 2, 1942, British and Commonwealth troops broke through the German lines, heralding a climactic moment in the Second Battle of El Alamein. Heroic…
The Changing of the Guard Has a Centuries-Old History
Written by Joseph Williams and Clare Fitzgerald. Millions flock to Buckingham Palace each year to witness the famous Changing of the Guard. The majority are…
What Happened To All The Weapons & Kit After WWII Ended?
The Second World War was the largest and deadliest conflict in all of human history. As such, a lot of weapons were produced and used…
Maritime Archaeology Trust Brings Lesser Known WWI Shipwrecks to Life
Shortly after, the SS Lusitania hit what is presumed to be the same mine. The Anglia sank in under 15 minutes. Mines and self-propelled torpedoes…
Saving Private Ryan Back in Theatres for D-Day 2019
There are plenty of unique activities going on in Britain, France, and all over the world to commemorate the upcoming 75th anniversary of D-Day on…