Shooting Down 7 Aircraft In One Day, This Marine Was Awarded The Medal Of Honor On His First Mission
Lieutenant James Swett wasn’t the only man to become an Ace in one day during the war and nor was he the only Ace to…
In WW2, General Eisenhower Lost a Bet and Had to Give General Montgomery His Own B-17
When you think of Dwight D. Eisenhower, there’s much that comes to mind: a military leader, President of the United States, Supreme Allied Commander, Chief…
Precious Ring Hidden In A Cup Found by Auschwitz Museum
Some rings are given as a token of love; some are displayed as a sign of wealth, and some are simply admired for their beauty.…
Fascinating “Then And Now” Video Of Munich, WW2 to Present Day
Then and now photos or videos, an amazing way of morphing the past into the present and seeing exactly what happened on a location earlier…
Eye-Watering Numbers – The Staggering Cost Of World War One
If you’ve ever wondered why war is so astoundingly expensive, this video will more than answer any questions you’ve had. Indy Neidell, host of the…
The WW2 RAF Crew Who Survived 11 Days On Atlantic Ocean In a Tiny Dinghy
A picture released 73 years after it was taken shows six airmen in a dinghy about to be rescued after 11 days stranded at sea.…
Haunting Footage From The Battle Of The Somme
The Battle of the Somme was one of the bloodiest battles of World War I, and indeed of all time. It was the biggest battle…
For Lt. Col. Merritt, WWII only lasted 6 Hours: But he was Awarded a Victoria Cross
Lieutenant Colonel Charles Merritt, who would one day go on to be a Victoria Cross recipient, spent three years in German captivity. However, by that point…
5 Fascinating Facts About America’s Most Successful WWI Fighter Ace, Edward Rickenbacker
The United States Air Force and Army have seen many skilled, brave, and incredible pilots – men and women willing to fly straight into battle,…
17 Haunting Coloured Pictures From the WW1 Battle of the Somme
The Battle of the Somme, also known as the Somme Offensive, was one of the bloodiest battles in WWI. During the first day alone, 1st…
Edward A. Carter, Jr. received the Medal of Honor for killing six soldiers and using the surviving two as a bodyshield
Edward Allen Carter Junior was born on May 26th, 1916 in Los Angeles, California. Carter had a unique upbringing. His father was an African-American missionary,…
Presumed Dead, Eric Wilson was Posthumously Awarded the Victoria Cross
As a result of the inexplicable gallantry it takes to receive one, it is entirely common for such an award to be given posthumously to…