The Viking Mercenaries of the Byzantine Empire – The Varangian Guard
The Byzantines Hired Viking Mercenaries as Guards The relationship between the Byzantine Emperors and their Varangian Guard was a complex affair. The Byzantines were first…
Where’s My Share of Gasoline and Sugar? Rationing of Goods in US During WWII
Ever wondered what the distribution of food and other scarce resources looked like during the World War II? It was a difficult period for the…
USS Arizona: 1,177 Crying Tears
USS Arizona, a sunken warship, weeps black tears for her dead. And although the natural beauty of Oahu—lush vegetation, crystal water, and volcanic mountains—should be…
Things To Do With A 3D Printer: Help Reconstruct a WWI Plane
There’s not many things technology can’t help us do these days. We can communicate live across continents in a matter of seconds. We’re able to…
The Soviet T-34: The Lethal Tank that Won World War II
Although built in the Soviet era when military construction had top priority, the T-34 was an outstanding tank by any standards. Not only was it…
The Daring SAS Raid That Destroyed 37 Enemy Planes and Cemented The Reputation of the SAS
Get to know the story of the brave and daring five-men SAS raid deep into German General Erwin Rommel’s territory in North Africa that convinced…
Insane Gulf War Footage Of An F-16 Dodging Iraqi SAM Missiles
Amazing video of F-16, callsign Stroke 3, dodging six SAM launches during Desert Storm. The Gulf War which lasted from 2 August 1990 to 28…
Marlborough’s March to the Danube & Battle of Blenheim
The Duke of Marlborough is widely regarded as one of the greatest military commanders in British history. Though he is famed for his battlefield successes,…
Exploring and Liberating Hitlers House, The 101st Airborne at Berchtesgaden (Watch)
On May 8, 1945, the American 1st Battalion of the 506th Infantry Regiment arrived in Berchtesgaden. It was led by Company C. The 3rd Battalion…
Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial Damaged by Vandals
The International Bomber Command Centre in Lincolnshire, England, tells the story of more than 55,000 men who were killed in World War II. The 102-foot…
Jeannette Guyot, French WWII Heroine: February 26, 1919 – April 10, 2016
Jeannette Guyot was born on February 26, 1919, in Chalon-sur-Saône. In June 1940, when France fell to Germany, she joined the Resistance with the rest…
THE PERKINS IDENTIFICATION ALBUMS Volume 1 – Review By Mark Barnes
Back when I started reviewing books for WHO I allowed myself the indulgence of seeking out naval photo archive books to feature on this page.…