Major Cain, The One Man Tank Destroyer, Awarded a VC For Actions At Arnhem
Major Robert Cain was awarded the Victoria Cross in the Battle of Arnhem. Of the five Victoria Crosses awarded during that battle, he was the sole…
Alexander’s Masterpiece: Gaugamela – Defeating The Persians, 331 BC
In the countless theoretical lists of best generals of all time, Alexander the Great is often at or very near the top, in fact, such…
In 1943, several US airmen went on a suicide mission. Two men were awarded a Medal of Honor for Separate Acts of Heroism in One Cursed Bomber
In 1943, several US airmen went on a suicide mission. Two men were awarded a Medal of Honor – the only time in WWII that…
The Most Expensive WWII Collectibles Sold – Hitler’s Mercedes Benz Sold for $8 million
It’s a fact. Once relatively lowly priced and overlooked WWII collectibles, perhaps even considered worthless in their time, are fetching considerable prices today – prices…
The Japanese Invasion Threat of Australia
Japanese intentions to invade mainland Australia during WWII have long been the subject of passionate debate amongst historians worldwide. Some scholars are convinced that the Japanese…
Holding a .30 cal, despite the burns & his bleeding wound, he continued to fire until defensive positions were established
When one posthumously receives the Medal of Honor, it is assumed that they died in combat performing the gallant action that warranted the nation’s highest…
Things to Know About Spies in the American Civil War Including the Secret Line
The use of spying in the American Civil War was widespread. Neither the North or the South had a centralized agency to handle these matters.…
Tons Of Steel Premieres With World Of Tanks On Xbox One X
Massive multiplayer battles like never before in full 4K resolution & with HDR support November 8, 2017 — Wargaming is excited to announce that World…
Missing Both Legs, This RAF Fighter Ace Took Out 22 Germans Planes, Then Escaped Multiple POW Camps
Life with amputated legs can prove difficult for even the most mundane of tasks require extra effort. But trying taking on the German Luftwaffe and…
The Dog That Went on Missions To Bomb Germany & Was Awarded the Dicken Medal
In the great tragedy of war, one often needs to find something on which to hold in the darkest moments. For a Czech Pilot at…
How Scipio Defeated Hannibal And His Elephants and Earned the Name Africanus
Scipio Africanus was only of the most talented generals in the ancient world. He was barely an adult when Hannibal invaded Italy. He fought in…
New Sources Claim Coco Chanel Was A Nazi Spy
Coco Chanel is listed as one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people of the 20th century. She is a fashion icon, of course, as…