Display of an identical B-29 Aircraft – Enola Gay
The Boeing B-29, the super fortress bomber was used against Japan in the Second World War. The B-29, which was known as the Enola Gay…
Hollywood World War Two movie ‘Unbroken’ praised by veterans
Three hundred Wisconsin US Army veterans have been given the opportunity to see new Hollywood World War Two movie ‘Unbroken’ free of charge. Their reviews…
‘Blood of innocents’ Bavarian immigrants murdered near Lohman, Mo., during the Civil War
By Jeremy P. Amick William Tecumseh Sherman, a renowned Union general who served during the Civil War, has been credited with the simple, unadorned quote:…
Laos casualties from Vietnam War unexploded ordnance
During the Vietnam War of 1955-1975, Laos was, along with Vietnam and Cambodia, hit hard by the constant bombardment of fighting and bombing. Records state…
Surprise German attack on D-Day training exercise remembered
In the spring of 1944, Exercise Tiger, a practice training mission for the eventual D-Day landings took place. Eight US Navy ships were headed towards Slapton…
CONTINENTAL VERSUS REDCOAT – Review by Mark Barnes
I am really stepping into the dark with this one and getting way outside my comfort zone. I don’t have anything like a decent knowledge…
Images of the Hetzer pulled from the Gulf of Gdansk in 2007!
The Jadpanzer 38, or Hetzer, was a light tank destroyer produced from 1944 – 1945. 2584 were made, and it was used by Nazi Germany…
An interview with: Director of Special Projects at Wargaming.net
Wargaming.net Special Projects – OK, this sounds like something from James Bond. In fact Q Branch comes to mind. But, actually, Special Projects is so…
10 Most Lethal Snipers of WWII
A sniper is a highly trained sharpshooter who hits the target from concealed positions and some distances. A sniper generally operates alone with a special…
Only 100 keys being given away! World of Warships recruits players for its testing event on January 23
Aircraft Carriers Hit the Water with Wargaming’s World of Warships Second Beta Weekend World of Warships recruits players for its testing event on January 23…
Navy Denies Navy Cross for WWII Chaplain Lt. Thomas Michael Conway
The Navy refuses to give Lt. Thomas Michael Conway, a WWII chaplain who died while ministering to WWII sailors during the conflict, a Navy Cross citing…
The black history of a global New Year concert
In Vienna the New Year day is celebrated with a concert of classical music. Very few people know that there is a dark side to…