Hill 400 And Hürtgen Forest: The Longest Battle Fought On German Soil During WWII
The Battle of Hürtgen Forest for Hill 400 is often overlooked due to its proximity to the Battle of the Bulge. A German stronghold, it…
Last Surviving Member Of Britain’s Force Benedict Mission Dies At 101
Former Royal Air Force pilot Eric Carter has died at the age of 101. Carter was part of the top-secret Force Benedict mission in Russia,…
Konstanz: The German City That Tricked the Allies Into Thinking It Was Part of Switzerland
Air raids were a common occurrence during World War II. Cities across Europe were subjected to nighttime bombings aimed at throwing their military forces off…
Air Force Puts Retirement Plan On Hold After Congress Rejects Cuts To Older Aircraft
The United States Air Force has announced it has put its plans to move and retire a portion of its oldest aircraft on hold after…
Cats Served As Mascots, Pest Control…Oh, And Gas Detectors
In recent years, cats have been subjected to immense online fame. Users can’t get enough of their adorable faces and their “toe beans” — and…
People Are Not Happy After Veterans Affairs Used A Gender-Neutral Version Of Its Motto
In a recent federal document, the Department of Veterans Affairs changed the wording of its official motto. While the VA has come out to say…
Lawyers Argue Over Fines After Antique Tank Removed From Pensioner’s Basement
While most pensioners spend their retirement vacationing, there are some who prefer to dedicate their time to collecting war memorabilia. While seemingly harmless, there are…
Persian Immortals: The Elite Army Of The Achaemenid Empire
The Achaemenid Empire, also known as the First Persian Empire, was founded by Cyrus II in 550 B.C. It controlled a large swath of western…
Digby Tatham-Warter: The British Major Who Disabled A German Tank With An Umbrella
Allison “Digby” Tatham-Warter might be the most interesting member of the British Army to have fought during World War II. Known by associates for his…
The Death Of The Yamato, A New Class Of Japanese Battleship
As the war in the Pacific neared its end in 1945, the Japanese were desperately trying to turn the tides in their favor. Their solution…
Green Beret Awarded Soldier’s Medal After Saving Drowning Woman
Staff Sergeant Ian Tyrrel of the 5th Special Forces Group’s B Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne) was recently awarded the Soldier’s Medal at Fort Campbell in…
Britain’s New Normandy Memorial Pays Tribute To Fallen Troops
The Normandy invasion was the largest naval operation in history. Involving thousands of Allied soldiers, it was the beginning of the end for the German…