Mystery Ulfberht Viking sword has archaeologists stumped
[Via] A mystery sword made by the Vikings and engraved with the word Ulfberht has stumped archaeologists. The sword is forged in such a way…
World War One caves discovered
World War One is infamous for trench warfare, but little is known about the caves and underground networks that emerged as part of the trenches.…
Legendary British WW2 Field Marshal Montgomery – “Indomitable in retreat, invincible in advance, insufferable in victory”
Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, widely known as Monty, was the foremost British commander of the Second World War. Popular with his troops, he was less…
The 5 Most Expensive Wars of the United States of America
United States has been involved in a number of conflicts in last couple of hundred years, both within their borders and without. Following are the…
Lend lease Sherman pulled from a Russian bog
In February 1944 a lend-leased M4A2 Sherman tank was ambushed by German anti-tank gun when it was on the ice of the swampy Gniloy Tikich…
World War Two veterans rewarded after 70 years
World War Two veterans are being rewarded for their service on the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two. 93 year old US…
World War One hero from Barrow to be commemorated
A World War One hero from Barrow in Cumbria in the north of England is to be honored for his role in the Gallipoli campaign…
Battle of Britain veteran’s new memoir of his flying days
[Via] Wing Commander Tom Neil served with the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain 75 years ago. Now he has launched a new…
For Sale: German NSU Kettenkrad 1943 $135,000
This 1943 Kettenkrad has a 4 cylinder Opel motor that runs great and cool, the transmission has been rebuilt, the Transaxle has been gone through…
B-29: Phosphorus burned through his flesh to the bone. His body on fire, he stumbled into the cockpit
The most amazing story. Henry Eugene “Red” Erwin, Sr., (May 8, 1921 – January 16, 2002) was a United States Army Air Forces airman and…
World of Tanks 9.9 update and its a big one
Version 9.9 is ready for deployment. This update will bring some very interesting content and changes to some aspects of the game. Here’s a handy…
Gavrilo Princip Statue Unveiled in Serbia
[Via] A controversial statue of Gavrilo Princip has been built and unveiled in Serbia. Gavrilo Princip has been blamed for causing the outbreak of World…