The Somme in 65 Images
The Battle of the Somme was one of the most famous battles from WWI, and also one of the most costly in human life. In…
Historic Sci-fi Legend to make Gaming Debut, in John Carter: Warlord of Mars
Historic Sci-fi Legend to make Gaming Debut, in John Carter: Warlord of Mars Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Classic Character Brought to Life in a Kickstarter campaign…
Medic: On Return from Afghanistan I Was Never the Same, I Was Broken
Background I don’t claim to have been the greatest soldier, the bravest or the most resilient. I don’t claim to have been in ferocious combat,…
The Battle of the Bulge Was the Germans’ Last Major Offensive Against the Allies in Western Europe
The Battle of the Bulge – also known as the Ardennes Offensive – was Germany’s last-ditch attempt at mounting a full-scale attack on the Western…
Then the Americans Arrived, British Airfields During the 1940s
As mans first powered flight only took place on December 17th 1903, by the Wright Brothers in North Carolina, airfields prior to WWI were few…
Bunkers of all Shapes and Sizes in 32 Images
A heavily fortified military structure is generally referred to as a bunker. Bunkers have been used throughout history as a means to protect occupants or…
The Enormous Early 20th Century Pre-Dreadnought & Dreadnought Battleships
In the early 20th century, the dreadnoughts ruled the seas. These ships were next generation, powerful battleships that instantly made anything prior obsolete. The concept…
The Odd Looking German Light Armored Cars in 19 Images
The Treaty of Versailles, which limited Germany’s military production and strength, made no specific mention of armored cars, allowing Germany to design them at will.…
Breathtaking Images – Downed Luftwaffe Planes During The Battle of Britain
History’s most famous and arguably most important air battle was the Battle of Britain, where the outnumbered RAF fought against a formidable enemy attempting to…
The Battle Of Kursk: Operation Citadel
It is said that history belongs to the victors. In the example of World War II, obviously the victors were the Allied forces of Great…
Poignant photographs of the German invasion of Poland
On the 1st September 1939, the Nazi regime in Germany unleashed the horror of a Second World War on the planet by invading Poland. What…
Photographs of the Leningrad Siege 1941 – 1944
In the Middle Ages, laying siege to a castle or town was considered an excellent way of winning a battle. With the advent of modern…