Why Sneak Attacks Succeeded in WW2
The Pearl Harbor attack by Japan against America is one of the most devastating surprise attacks in modern history. The nation still mourns and U.S.…
B-24 “Hot Stuff” – The Forgotten Bomber That Broke the Memphis Belle’s Record First
The B–24 bomber crew of the “Hot Stuff” had a distinguished career and became the first heavy bomber crew to complete 25 missions. But due…
Top 8 inventions & innovations of WWII
As one of the largest events in human history, World War II spawned numerous important inventions that still affect modern life. Jet engine Dr. Hans…
The 1st Great Escape: Amazing Forgotten Story From WW1 PoWs Who Tunnelled Out of Camp Using Cutlery
The Hollywood movie, The Great Escape, earned worldwide fame for its cool actors and its loose connection to a real-life escape from a Nazi prisoner…
5 Heroes Without Weapons: Padre Paratrooper, Landed on D-Day & His Adventures Started Immediately
The common perception is that one has to use a weapon in order to be a hero. But the following list contains amazing people who…
Final Part of Notable U.S. Naval losses – One Ship Had a Short & Fatal Career
This is the third and final part of notable U.S. Naval losses that range from immediately after World War II to the present day. USNS…
Post War Notable Naval Losses, The Role That Bad Luck & Bad Actors Play
This is the second part of a three-part series describing U.S. naval accidents and notable losses after World War II. They illustrate the importance of…
How the Unbeatable German Tank Ended Up on Display in Belgium
The Germans were retreating on every front. They hadn’t had a real success against the Russians in years, and their last offensive at Kursk had…
US Navy Has Lost Fewer Than 30 Ships Since WW2, These Are the Most Notable Losses
The US Navy lost over 350 ships during World War II, but less than 30 since then. These are the most notable losses. The Bullhead…
The Historic USS Ticonderoga
The Ticonderoga in and representing History Aircraft carrier development during World War II represented the culmination of important aspects of naval military history, ranging from the…
Some Big Failures & Strangest Looking Inventions of War
New technology, more powerful guns, over-active planners, and the demands of warfare often resulted in wild creations that resembled flights of fancy or Frankenstein experiments…
The Battle of the Atlantic
During the Second World War, the Germans attempted to put pressure on the Allies by targeting commercial vessels which were needed to supply Britain’s war…