The Pros and Cons of Ancient War Elephants
Elephants are generally peaceful and majestic creatures but throughout history, their size and power were used with devastating results on the battlefield. With the adoption…
Fort Drum, the unsinkable concrete ‘battleship’ of Manila Bay
Anyone who pays a visit to Manila Bay will not easily forget the enchanting sight of the ruined concrete fort that looks as if it…
This German Paratrooper Held An Impressive Record, And May Have Been Part Of The Plot To Assassinate Hitler
Many are aware of the plot to kill Hitler orchestrated by Colonel Schenk Count von Stauffenberg in July of 1944 as it was depicted by…
1945 Zeros Attack B-29 Formation over the Fujiama
1945. Zero fighters’ desperate attack on a B-29 formation excorted by P-51 Mustangs. US raw 16mm color footage from Japan. https://youtu.be/DC8bDCfZ_Cc
Normandy Invasion Beaches From a Different Angle
Ten years or so ago I was lucky enough to fly along the invasion beaches at 800′ in a C-47. If you ever get the…
Little Girl who Acted in Schindler’s List Completely Traumatized after Watching the Film
While Schindler’s List proved to be one of the most iconic movies depicting World War II, many viewers do not know that making it was…
United States Government Releases Documents Regarding the Cold War and its Fighting Tactics
Just recently, the National Security Archive released some of the United States’ documents on the Cold War Nuclear Target List. Generally, information such as this…
Pearl Harbor: 16 Days To Die – Three Sailors trapped in the USS West Virginia
In the aftermath of the attacks on Pearl Harbour during World War Two stories emerged of sailors who were trapped in the sunken battleships, some…
“My plans are perfect” – 5 Victorian Generals Disastrously Promoted Beyond Their Abilities
“Brains! I don’t believe in brains.” – Prince George, Duke of Cambridge and Commander-in-Chief of the British army until 1895. The “Peter Principle”, where people…
Promotion And Controversy – The Meteoric Rise Of US General Mark W. Clark
Granted, many in modern Texas may have never heard of General Mark W. Clark, also known as General Marcus Aurelius Clarkus by his subordinates. But…
P-38 Warbird: £7,500 grant to protect Gwynedd site of crashed WWII aircraft
On July 31, 2007, a family was having a day out on a beach in Wales. They made an amazing discovery – a World War…
Is This the End of Hitler’s Bloodline?
The continuation of the dictator’s bloodline in this world is in the hands of five men – sons of his nephew who have vowed never…