Landkreuzer P. 1000 Ratte – Hitlers Idiotic Heavy Tank Design
As the beginning of the war swept over Europe, with lightening speed, Hitler felt invincible, at least for the first two years of the war.…
Did You Know The Nazi’s Killed 16,000 People By Guillotine?
When you think of a guillotine, your mind usually pictures a medieval setting with a castle, a crowd of peasants and villagers ready for a…
Good “Old 666”, the Cursed Bomber that No One Wanted to Fly took on 17 Japanese Fighters Alone and Lived to Tell About It
When you see the number “666” on the tail number of a plane, it is entirely understandable if you opt to stay on the ground. …
ISU-152 With Massive 152.4 mm Howitzer
During World War II, the Soviets developed a massive mobile gun to defend against the German tanks. It was based on the KV-1S tank and…
Hans Joachim Marseille, anti Nazi & one of the most amazing fighter pilots of WWII
He was among Germany’s most accomplished flying Aces during WWII – though he hated killing. His success was valuable propaganda for the Nazis – yet…
WHAT?!! ‘Phantom Ghost Fortress’ B-17 That Landed at an Airfield – NO Crew Were on Board!!
A B-17 Flying Fortress landed perfectly at an RAF airbase and completes the full landing pattern as well. The bomber comes to a full stop;…
Last Dogfight of WWII in Europe Was Between Two Spotter Planes, Firing Pistols at Each Other. The German Aircraft Was Destroyed
The final dogfight of World War II may be the most unusual of all the air-to-air combat missions in the entire war. On April 12,…
World War Two Prisoner Of War Survivor Recalls the Wooden Horse And Great Escape
A World War II survivor, Mac Colquhoun, recalls strolling the grounds of his prisoner-of-war camp with bags of dirt hidden beneath his clothing. The 98-year-old…
New Book Details Role of Indians, Sikhs and Muslims in World War One
The role of Indian soldiers who took part in World War One has been commemorated in a new book called For King and Another Country:…
WWII Planes & Vehicles Buried in Camp Claiborne Louisiana?
Situated in Louisiana, the Kisatchie National Forest covers an area of around 604,000 acres, it may be a treasure trove for WWII enthusiast as military…
5 Key Developments in the History of Infantry
From the dawn of military history, infantry have provided the backbone of armies the world over. Mesopotamian Phalanxes The first step in the transformation of…
50 Years of C-47 Gunship conversions, Spooky man hunts from Vietnam to Colombia – By Hans Wiesman
The first C-47’s converted as “Gunships” flew in Dec. 1964 in Vietnam and their controversial start showed instantly tremendous successes in the close air support,…