The Red Baron: Manfred von Richthofen, Famed WW1 Flying Ace
The greatest fighter ace of the First World War, Manfred von Richthofen, was born on the 2nd of May 1892. Becoming an officer cadet at…
With Suicidal Courage, Commander Ernest Evans Took on 4 Japanese Battleships near Leyte, With 3 Destroyers
Just as they were heading into action having witnessed the overwhelming enemy fleet ahead of them, it is reported that Commander Ernest Evans of the…
Five Facts: The Ancient Wars Between Persia and Greece
The Greeks and the Persians, Leonidas and Xerxes. The wars and their characters have always piqued the interest of historians, and Hollywood has certainly brought…
TANK 100 – The Centenary of the First Use of Tanks
The centenary of the first use of tanks in combat was commemorated in London on 15th September. Needless to say, our man Mark Barnes made…
7 Kills In WWII and 14 In Korea, US Flying Ace George Davis Died When He Took On 12 MiGs
In all the airspace in all the world, there was no other place Major George Davis would rather be than “MiG Alley.” Bordering the Yalu…
Wounded and Outnumbered, This WW2 Hero Defended His Position and Was Awarded VC
Eric Charles Twelves Wilson’s accomplishments on the field of battle are almost as impressive as his name. But not only did he earn a Victoria…
World War Two Ship and Submarine Wrecks Preserved Off the North Carolina Coast
They lay silent, at rest on the frigid, dim ocean floor. For the first time, searchers have swept the Atlantic Ocean graveyard, the location of…
Two Naval Destroyers Named After Decorated Second World War Veterans
Two United States Navy missile destroyers expected to enter service in 2023, will be named after World War II Medal of Honor recipients. One was…
HMS President – Valuable piece of World War One Heritage Hopes to be Preserved by Volunteer Funders
A petition by the HMS President Preservation Trust is appealing for 10,000 signatures from the freight, logistics and shipping communities to save the last “Q”…
Developing The New American F-35 Fighter – Government Declares Project A Success
Whenever the military develops a new weapon, you can be certain that the media coverage will be negative. They will report on everything showing that…
American Veteran’s Remains Return Home at Last from the WW2 War in the Pacific
Private Frank Penna was killed in the Pacific Ocean theater during World War II. His remains were found nearly a year ago in an unmarked…
America’s Newest Stealth Bomber Will Be Named in Honor of WW2 Doolittle Raids
The new B-21 stealth bomber, the newest and most advanced bomber, will be named the B-21 Raider in honor of the famous Doolittle Raids of…