How Japanese Messages Told the Allies Fuhrer’s Plans
Throughout the Second World War, the Allies tried to spy on Hitler and his generals. They went to extraordinary lengths to understand what the Führer…
Remembering Easy Company In Photos
The accomplishments of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division during the Second World War are perhaps most famously portrayed in…
Most Extraordinary Footage Captures the Famous Confederate Battle Cry – The Rebel Yell
History has shown that a battle cry can be a powerful weapon. Not only does it create a feeling of unity among the ones performing…
The British War Hero Who Kept an Unusual Human ‘Souvenir’ on His Desk & Hung His Cooks
The British occupation of India was a time of dark deeds and extraordinary characters. Few left a more unusual legacy than John Nicholson. Irish Origins…
WAR STUFF – The Struggle for Human and Environmental Resources in the American Civil War
We all know war is a cruel thing and there is no guarantee that anyone will avoid the misery of it once the juggernaut starts…
Ax wielding Maniac Charged & Captured a German Tank & its Crew
Military history is full of examples of the reckless courage and military exploits of ordinary soldiers who go beyond the “norm.” A simple cook, Ivan…
Urban Legends – No All These WW2 Stories are True
When well-known amazing stories turn out to be false, we call them “urban legends.” This is a polite name for what is really a bald-faced…
Turning Point of WWII – 5 facts & Dozens of Photos of the Battle of Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad was one of the biggest battles of World War II. During the battle, both the Soviets and the Germans suffered significant…
Sunken WWII Tanker is Ecological Time Bomb
The Franken was a German tanker that sank at the end of World War II. It was capable of carrying up to 11,000 tons of…
The Flying Tank: Why One of the Most Produced Aircraft Just Disappeared After WWII
The Ilyushin Il-2 was one of the most heavily produced aircraft in military history. More than 36,000 of these Soviet planes were built, most of…
Victoria Cross Recipient : Hero of Hell Ted Swales was found dead at the controls
During World War II, men from all over the world fought within the British armed forces. Some had fled countries overrun by the Nazis. A…
Weapons That Turned Deadly On Their Own Users
When soldiers go to war, they know they are risking life and limb to serve their country. Many accept that they may never make it…