The Super Fighter That Never Was – The Heinkel 113
In 1939, a German combat aircraft set a world speed record. The new Heinkel fighter appeared to be a fearsome addition to the Luftwaffe –…
The Louisiana Native Guards – The First African-American Civil War Unit To Go Into Battle
While the far more well-known 54th Massachusetts Infantry regiment is usually portrayed as the first African-American unit of the American Civil War to have seen…
The German U-Boat. The Deadliest Hunter Of The Sea -The Destroyer of Souls
The name “U-boat,” an abbreviation of the German unterseeboot which, literally translated, means “undersea boat,” is a name that has become synonymous with swift and…
Firestorm Hell: Operation Gomorrah – ‘Hiroshima’ of Germany
During the Second World War, the bombing of cities by opposing countries was commonplace. The goals were both the destruction of industrial potential and the…
Nazi Death Camp Prisoners Revolted – A Tale Of Incredible Courage
Auschwitz will always be remembered as the site of one of the most heinous and truly monstrous crimes against humanity in all of history. But…
Pearl Harbor: Massive Mission for Midget Submarines Part 3
This is Part 3 of a three-part series about the Japanese midget submarine attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II. Part 1 gives an…
From Axes to Artillery. Did Medieval Soldiers Suffer From PTSD?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious, often debilitating psychological affliction that is common in survivors of distressing physical, psychological and emotional trauma –…
Republic P-47 Thunderbolt: The Most Produced American Fighter of World War II
The “Juggernaut,” the “Jug” – whatever you want to call it, the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was an absolute beast in the skies over Europe and…
From Bi-plane To Cutting Edge Stealth – The Invincible Sky Warrior
Ever since the beginnings of warfare, reconnaissance has always had a vital role to play in understanding and defeating an enemy. At first reconnaissance was…
Barking Mad Major Straps Bazookas To Airplane. Goes Tank Hunting!
War is a significant driver of rapid technological progress and innovation. This principle doesn’t just apply to the superpowers with access to teams of scientists…
“Dambusters” Squadron Member & His Wife Are Given a Full-Blown RAF Send-Off
On January 22, 2019, an emotional funeral service was held in Telford, Shropshire for Victor and Edna Barnett. The couple, who had no living relatives,…
Former SS Member Could Go To Jail For Hate Speech
A former member of the SS, who was part of a group that massacred 86 French civilians in 1944, is now facing hate speech charges…