17 Facts About the Spitfire – We all Know These, Right?
The iconic British aircraft of World War Two, the Spitfire, has come to represent defiance, courage, and ingenious engineering. Here are some facts about one…
How France Fell to the Nazi Invaders
In May 1940, Nazi Germany invaded France. The resulting campaign was a disaster for the Allies. The Germans tore through north-east France, completely outmaneuvered their…
The Mines At Messines: The Biggest Explosions of the Pre-Nuclear Era
Mankind never seems to tire of finding new and inventive ways of killing one another during wartime. Not long ago, soldiers were restricted by the…
The Battle of the Atlantic
During the Second World War, the Germans attempted to put pressure on the Allies by targeting commercial vessels which were needed to supply Britain’s war…
The Battle of Bosworth Field: How Richard III Lost His Kingdom & His Life
The Battle of Bosworth Field was fought on the 22nd of August 1485 outside the small town of Market Bosworth, England. It was one of…
9 Soviet Fighter Planes of WW2 – Some fantastic Airplanes Here
When we talk about Soviet military vehicles of the Second World War, the focus is usually on tank production. But while that’s where the Soviets…
An Interesting Question Did People Look Back at the Civil War The Way we Look at WW2 Today?
A question that is interesting to ponder is whether other eras looked at past conflicts the way we look at World War Two (WWII). After…
When WW2 Ended Where Did all the 100’s of Millions of Weapons Go?
World War II ended over 70 years ago – so what happened to the hundreds of millions of weapons that were made for it? World…
Incredible Story he Held off the Japanese Military for 48hrs With Just Bayonets, Rage & Brute Force
When the time comes to face the enemy, the inevitable question arises as to whether it’s worth the sacrifice. Many would weigh causes and odds…
Life Inside A Submarine: This Museum Offers A Glimpse Of Life Under The Sea
Museums are wonderful places to explore. In these institutions, we can learn about other cultures and other times. Usually, they are made of brick and…
Hitler’s Commando, Otto Skorzeny Worked for Mossad After WW2
It’s been claimed in a report published by Israel’s Ha’aretz newspaper, that Lieutenant Colonel Otto Skorzeny, the former SS officer described by American intelligence as…
We Were Soldiers: 22 trips in & out of LZ X-Ray, Choppers Got Shot up so Bad he Had to Use 3 Different Ones
Most fans of war films have probably seen the movie We Were Soldiers, but did you know that hidden in that movie is a Medal…