The Battle of the Velbazhd (1330) Signaled the Beginning of Serbian Expansion
The Battle of Velbazhd was fought between the Kingdom of Serbia under Stefan Uroš III, known as Stefan Dečanski, and the Bulgarian Empire under Michael…
Crucifix Hill & The Insane One Man Bunker Buster Who Turned the Course of the Battle
If there’s one thing that has remained universal about battles and war throughout human history, it is the fact that war changes men. Often the…
Germany 1944-5 – a Nation Sliding From Triumph into Ruin
At the height of his power, Adolf Hitler declared that the German people were on the threshold of a Thousand-Year Reich. This announcement was welcomed…
Good Question: Did Flamethrowers From WW2 Explode When Shot?
The flame-thrower came of age during World War One where it was pioneered by the German Army. Though regarded as a very inhumane and cruel…
Bringing Down bin Laden: The Navy Seals Who Went In to End Him
For years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States, the same man topped the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation’s “Most Wanted” list: Osama…
The Iconic & Effective SB2C Helldiver in 20 Images
The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was the successor of the Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bomber. It was a considerably larger and faster aircraft than its predecessor…
Assumed That Norris Had Died From Such a Devastating Injury – Thorton Saved Him
Michael Edward Thornton, born on March 23, 1949, is a 30-year veteran of the US Navy and a founding member of SEAL Team Six. His…
Hidden WW2 Bombs Still Causing Fatalities Today – Are They Classed as a WW2 Casualty
Even though more than seven decades have passed since the end of World War II, hardly a day passes in Germany without somebody coming across…
“I Came Here to Fight, Not go Home!” – The Story of Warrior Marine William D. Hawkins
It was November 21, 1943. Three dozen transport ships were sailing toward the small island of Betio in Southern Tarawa. Inside were men of the…
They Intend to Circumnavigate the Globe in a Spitfire for the 80th Anniversary of the Fighter
The famous fighter aircraft, the British Spitfire, has not been officially in use for many years — but it could be making news again soon.…
Top Facts About the B-17 Flying Fortress
From the day of its maiden flight 83 years ago, the B-17 Flying Fortress has become the royalty of the skies. Made by the Boeing…
Largest Transfer of Wealth From one Country to Another, How Britain Hid Gold in Canada
In 1939, war had broken out in Europe. Germany annexed Austria and invaded Poland. They crushed the armies of Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, and…