When An American Submarine Took Out a Japanese Troop Train and Much More in the Pacific in WW2
On the 22nd of January, 1945, 30 Japanese merchant ships sat in Namkwan Harbor, in Southern China. They felt safe in their well-defended home, surrounded…
‘Corsair Fleet’ – The Brave American Civilian Crews Who Took On WW2 Submarines To Protect The Coast
While many people know the story of the “Little Ships of Dunkirk,” Great Britain was not the only nation to call upon its civilian sailors…
The Many Lives Of A US Civil War Revenue Cutter Which Was Present At The Start Of The Civil War
Late in the day on April 11th, 1861, the ship Nashville was sailing past Charleston harbor. The crew could see a fleet of ships at…
Nine Essential Places In France For War History Enthusiasts To Visit
The top countries in Europe offer a variety of post-war sites to see, whether your interest lies in World War II, World War I or…
From The Vikings To WW2, And Beyond – These Are Some Of The World’s Best Battle Reenactments
War reenactments are not a new thing by any means. From Shakespeare recreating famous British battles in his historic plays, to put upon the stage,…
A WW2 US Coast Guard Hero – Securing the Ports Which Were Essential To D-Day’s Success
The northern French coast, from Brittany to Pas-de-Calais has a plethora of ports of all sizes. Today, it is easy to overlook their importance, but…
Andersonville, The Notorious Confederate PoW Camp From The American Civil War
It goes by several names, but there’s no denying the absolute horror that took place in this small location in Georgia. Andersonville and the Andersonville…
10 Famous Faces Who Served Their Countries In Times of War
Throughout history, many celebrities have joined the war effort, from actors and musicians to authors and comedians. Here are ten celebrities who you’ll instantly recognize,…
Top Seven Haunted Battlefields – From The Civil War To Stalingrad
If you love creepy spots and war history, you’ll love these 7 top haunted battlefields located around the world. Known for massive bloodshed and usually…
The Heroic US Coast Guard Cutter Crew Who Battled U-Boats In The First World War
The Navy Cross is awarded for valor and heroism while in service with the United States Naval Forces. Since its creation in 1919, there have…
The WW2 Tests That Produced Napalm – The United States’ Mock WWII German & Japanese Villages
It’s well known that the U.S. Army built a myriad of projects in the southwestern deserts of the States to test various new kinds of…
The Ambitious Scotsman Who Used A Tiny, War-Scarred Brig To Capture A Huge 32-Gun Frigate
On March 28th, 1800, a Scottish aristocrat took command of the small Brig-Sloop HMS Speedy, based at Port Mahon. The Scotsman, Thomas Cochrane, was an…