Outnumbered & Outgunned,They Fought to The Last Man “The Demons Of IB Ridge”
The 20th of October 1960 would see the outbreak of a war that had been brewing for years along the Himalayan borders. Containing horrors that…
Commando-Style Raid: Stealing Fuhrer’s Radar
In October 1942, Adolf Hitler issued the infamous Kommandobefehl (“Commando Order”) which instructed German officers to immediately execute any Commandos or troops carrying out Commando-style…
The 4-Legged German who Flew Against the Luftwaffe
There are few friends more steadfastly loyal than those of the canine variety. During the Second World War, a German Shepherd named Antis proved his…
Why were American Sailors Kidnapped by the Royal Navy?
It may seem hard to believe, but there was a time when the British Royal Navy asserted the right simply to capture American sailors and…
Medical Advances Of The American Civil War We Still Use Today
There are many misconceptions about the medical treatment received by soldiers during the Civil War. Contemporary newspapers often carried exaggerated tales and horror stories…
With Suicidal Courage. US Commander Charges at Japanese Warships.
“This will be a fight against overwhelming odds from which survival cannot be expected. We will do what damage we can.” These were reportedly the…
From Axes to Artillery. Did Medieval Soldiers Suffer From PTSD?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious, often debilitating psychological affliction that is common in survivors of distressing physical, psychological and emotional trauma –…
From Bi-plane To Cutting Edge Stealth – The Invincible Sky Warrior
Ever since the beginnings of warfare, reconnaissance has always had a vital role to play in understanding and defeating an enemy. At first reconnaissance was…
Pearl Harbor: Massive Mission for Midget Submarines, Part 2
This is Part 2 of a three-part series about the Japanese midget submarine attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II. Part 1 gives an…
The Sixth Crusade: An Excommunicated Emperor’s Journey to Jerusalem
When Charlemagne was made Emperor in 800CE by Pope Leo II, it began a complex relationship between church and state as both powers attempted to…
The Flying Aircraft Carriers The Cursed USS Akron class Airships
Airship travel is one of the technologies that designers keep returning to, believing its potential has yet to be fully realized. Even today the British…
Did You Know During WW2, Britain & France Almost Became A Single Country
For over a thousand years, Britain and France have had a tumultuous relationship. Ever since the Duke of Normandy, William the Conqueror, successfully invaded England…