Battle Strategies and Retreats
There are no rules to war. There are no guarantees and no certainties. Usually, when one force breaks and runs, it signals the end of…
The Great War Illustrated 1918
Four long years of the centenary of the Great War, or First World War, or World War I – you choose! – have come to an end.…
Shot Down 26 Japanese Aircraft, Governor & NRA President Joe Foss
World War II Ace, Joe Foss, was more than just a war hero. His remarkable life made him a man for all seasons covering war,…
Bob Crisp: The Cricket Player and Tank Buster Who Took Out German Panzers In North Africa
The majority of us lead lives that are fairly ordinary. There may be flurries of interest, even brief moments of heart-stopping excitement, but, most of…
The Italian “Stalingrad” When 2,600 Canadian Men Were Sacrificed for a General’s Pride
Some 141 miles due east of Rome is the small city of Ortona. If Italy is a boot, then Ortona lies north of the heel…
Took on 22 Japanese Fighters: Then Led an Infantry Charge on The Beach
Of the circumstances surrounding the US involvement in WWII, Pearl Harbor is the attack that stands out. However, this was not the only US military…
Auschwitz: UK Policeman Attempted to Sell Relics on eBay, Came With Authenticity Certificate
When traveling, many people like to obtain a keepsake or souvenir to remind them of somewhere that has either inspired, moved, or otherwise affected them.…
Last US Casualty of WWI: Futile Gesture or Heroism?
War is a lot of things. Heroic. Interesting. World-changing and life-altering. Many things move us, anger us, and frustrate us when we reflect on war.…
Royal Marine Commandos: The Beginning of Best, 3 Brigade’s History in Photos
The Fate of Great Britain is tied to the ocean. For scores of years the might of the Royal Navy has been the safeguard for…
The submarine commander who sank a ship with Molotov cocktails
Submarines use torpedoes to sink ships. This is something that everyone knows and accepts. But while this fact applies to almost all of the campaigns…
Millis Jefferis: How a Bridge Builder Become One of WW2 Greatest Saboteurs
During the Second World War, the British pulled together a wide range of specialists to plan and execute covert operations. Working within the Special Operations…
When An Israeli Air Force F-15 Landed Safely With Only One Wing (Great Footage)
It’s hard to imagine that a pilot could remain unaware of his plane colliding with another aircraft, but that’s precisely what happened one warm, spring…