Each to his own country: the tale of a German submariner, his English wife and WWI
The Deutschland. This merchant submarine became known for making successful voyages across the Atlantic to the United States, eluding the heavy watch of the Royal…
Deer in Germany still does not cross former Iron Curtain
The Iron Curtain has long been removed. The electric fences, barbed wires, watchtowers and heavily-armed guards that once lined the borders are long gone. But…
Rare photo of WWII women code-breakers who operated the first computer surfaces
A unique photograph of a team of women code-breakers was recently publicized during the 70th anniversary of the first electronic computer operated by the women…
British Pathe lets the public view horrific images of wartime death row executions for the first time
His hands were sweaty and bound behind his back. His face was covered with blindfold. His body then convulsed as bullets pierced through his torso.…
Japanese Commander underestimated Pearl Harbor damage, shows battle map sold for $427,000
A battle map which extraordinarily charts the details of the damage done by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor has surfaced 72 years after the…
Britain flaunts Battle of Waterloo victory in Brussels
The triumph of Britain in Waterloo was audacious and cunning that gave a serious blow to French ambitions for a European superstate. After two centuries,…
Film critic calls the film, Lone Survivor, “pro-war”
Lone Survivor by Peter Berg was one of the most awaited movies of the year. The movie opens with documentary footage of real-life United States Navy…
London Mayor says Labour Party’s education spokesman is unfit for office and should resign
London mayor Boris Johnson says Labour party’s education spokesman Tristram Hunt is unfit for office for clearing Germany of blame for the start of the…
Sheep farmer reveals WWII top secret guerrilla mission to “blow Port Talbot to smithereens” in the event of Nazi invasion
He was then part of a top secret army unit, also known as the Auxiliary Unit, established by Winston Churchill for the purpose. The…
If the Germans had won the First World War
Different responses are drawn from the world’s famed historians when posed with the question, “What if the Germans won in the First World War?”. Those…
Doolittle airmen close to being awarded with top congressional medals for daring World War II Tokyo raid
The Doolittle Tokyo raiders flew their planes after the bombing of Pearl Harbor even when they knew they barely had enough fuel to return home.…
Of Flight and Fight: Retired Brigadier General Bob Scott shares life journey and war exploits at 90
Retired Brigadier General Robert “Bob” Scott spent almost all his life in dedication to military aviation. His name is inseparable to the history U.S. Air…