One of the First Ever Navy SEAL Forerunners, Celebrates his 94th Birthday
In April 2019, the last living member of the original Navy SEAL team, Bill Dawson, celebrated his 94th birthday. Bill went to fight in the…
Churchills Toyshop: The Bowl of Porridge & a Condom Full of Aniseed Balls That Sank Japanese Ships
When World War Two started in 1939, the British Army was significantly behind their German counterparts. Their tactics and especially their armament and equipment were…
Ship Torpedoed by Japanese Submarine Discovered in Australian Waters
Out of a crew of forty-three sailors there were just five survivors. They were picked up by the crew of the SS Mulbera and all…
Knights of the Desert: The Myth Behind the Deutsche Afrika Korps
On November 2, 1942, British and Commonwealth troops broke through the German lines, heralding a climactic moment in the Second Battle of El Alamein. Heroic…
A Flash in The Pan? : How DOES a Bullet Work?
Bullets, as small as they are, have been the root cause of some of the biggest changes in history. Guns have been the game changers…
The Changing of the Guard Has a Centuries-Old History
Written by Joseph Williams and Clare Fitzgerald. Millions flock to Buckingham Palace each year to witness the famous Changing of the Guard. The majority are…
What Happened To All The Weapons & Kit After WWII Ended?
The Second World War was the largest and deadliest conflict in all of human history. As such, a lot of weapons were produced and used…
Remy Van Lierde: The WWII Air Ace Whose Helicopter Was Attacked By the World’s Largest Snake
Col. Remy Van Lierde would be worth studying for his incredible military exploits alone – the fact he claimed later in life to have encountered…
Maritime Archaeology Trust Brings Lesser Known WWI Shipwrecks to Life
Shortly after, the SS Lusitania hit what is presumed to be the same mine. The Anglia sank in under 15 minutes. Mines and self-propelled torpedoes…
The Fuhrer: The Opposite of the Super-Human He Longed For
One of the cornerstones of German Nazi mythos was the idea of the Übermensch – a superior human being who was a model of physical…
Saving Private Ryan Back in Theatres for D-Day 2019
There are plenty of unique activities going on in Britain, France, and all over the world to commemorate the upcoming 75th anniversary of D-Day on…
When Were Dog Tags First Used in the Military?
These were metal discs on a bracelet which held the name of the soldier, their rank, and their formation. Dog tags and the military are…