Jack Beckett

Jack Beckett has been editor since 2012. Huge fan of war history and rural history and a motorbike rider.

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Articles by Jack Beckett:

Messerschmitt Bf-109 that was found in a Russian lake & recovered by Jim Pearce

Renowned as one of the most experienced warbird recovery specialists in the world, Jim Pearce and his team have recovered over 50 of the most…

Fort Drum, the unsinkable concrete ‘battleship’ of Manila Bay

Anyone who pays a visit to Manila Bay will not easily forget the enchanting sight of the ruined concrete fort that looks as if it…

Maj. Tommy Macpherson, the “Kilted Killer” who tackled a Panzer division on his own! As a touch of class, would ride around the enemy country side in a black French car with a British flag attached to it

One of his most incredible exploits may be rushing a retreating German headquarters, under fire, in an ambulance and, in full Celtic regalia, convincing Gen. Botho…

Victoria Cross & Bar ONLY three have ever been awarded & here are the three recipients

Britain’s highest military honor is the Victoria Cross for conspicuous acts of gallantry. Created in January 1856, only 1,357 have been awarded. One three men…

Tickets please! Shane Taylor who portrayed ‘Doc’ Roe will be joining us! Band of Brothers Actors Reunion – Normandy 2015

When & Where: June 5, 6 & 7, 2015 at Overlord Omaha Beach Museum, the Utah Beach Museum and the Richard D. Winters Leadership Monument…

ANNOUNCING A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE WHEATCROFT COLLECTION AND WAR HISTORY ONLINE

War History Online is joining forces with the Wheatcroft Collection forming a media partnership to bring our growing readership news and features from what must…

5 Crazy Real Life WWII Soldiers Who Make Rambo Look Like My Mother!!

The mood of war is one of frustration, chagrin, and uncertainty. Some choose to fight on to the bitter end, even snatching victory from seemingly…

Just Jugs: Just stunning images of P-47’s. Enjoy.

The Thunderbolt was one of the heaviest and largest fighter planes ever built; it was also only powered by a single piston engine. It was…

STOP PRESS: Record Number of Band of Brothers Actors to Attend 2015 Reunion in Normandy,

Record Number of Band of Brothers Actors to Attend 2015 Reunion in Normandy, France marking the 70th Anniversary of the end of World War II.…

Images of some of the surviving Panzers in Europe

  This German Panzerkampfwagen IV tank Ausführung G can be found at the Deutsches Panzermuseum in the small military town of Munster, Germany. In 1940…

Tickets please! Band of Brothers Actors Reunion – Normandy 2015

When & Where: June 5, 6 & 7, 2015 at Overlord Omaha Beach Museum, the Utah Beach Museum and the Richard D. Winters Leadership Monument…

Where can I find the tank monuments to the Battle of the Bulge? Right here!!!!!

In June 1944, the Allies landed on the beaches of Normandy. In the following months, a liberated France from Nazi occupation advanced toward Germany itself…