Royal Marine Threw Himself on a Grenade, Walked Away with a Bloody Nose and the George Cross
He shouldn’t have lived. And in fact, if you were to ask him, he would tell you that at the time he thought for sure…
24 Best War Movies of All Time
Perhaps the most intriguing factor that drives humans towards the achievement of peace and cooperation is the reality of war and its consequences. Following are…
‘Wild Bill’ Guarnere – Easy Company – Band of Brothers – Statue Dedicated
Recently, hundreds gathered in Philidelphia for the unveiling of the Wild Bill Guarnere statue, about 18 months after the death of the U.S. Army soldier and…
The Real World ‘Allo ‘Allo – British Airman Hides in French Café For Months After His Bomber Was Shot Down
The man’s name is Len Manning, and he tells an extraordinary story of how he lived in a French café in Bassevelle for three months,…
Thwarting the British Empire’s Sunset: The Battle of Kalunga, 1814
By Frank Jastrzembski 1814 was an important year in the British Empire. The Allied Sixth Coalition forces defeated the armies of Napoleon and forced him…
Filipino Troops Remembered for their Service During World War Two
The role of Filipino troops during World War Two is little remembered in the history of the war. Hundreds of thousands of Filipino soldiers joined…
Review: The Spitfire MK IX RSC Pilots Watch
Without a shadow of a doubt, this is one of the most beautiful watches I’ve seen in a long time. Of course, as a WWII…
Visiting the Battleship North Carolina in Wilmington
Visiting the battleship North Carolina in Wilmington, North Carolina is a real treat. For starters, it was one of the most highly decorated ships of…
The 4 Types of Men Who Fought for Napoleon
The awesome power of the Napoleonic Empire was built on the blood and courage of millions of soldiers. Though Napoleon is remembered as an icon…
Damaged B-17 Bombers That Miraculously Made It Home (Watch)
The B-17 Flying Fortress was famous for being able to take a lot of damage and still make it back to base. We have collected…
Heavy Tank Destroyer Ferdinand Facts & Images
When Ferdinand Porsche offered his designs for the Tiger II tank in 1939, it was deemed too unconventional. It was also considered too demanding to…
Hitler’s Mein Kampf to be Republished in January 2016
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Ian HarveyNew copies of Hitler’s 1930s manifesto, Mein Kampf, are to go on sale in Germany for the first time since being banned 70 years ago.…