Remembering The Slaughterhouse That Was Verdun In The First World War
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande met in Verdun, the site of a 300-day WWI battle that failed to produce a victor.…
Pendennis Castle: Henry VIII’s Key to Cornwall
Coastal defences have been vital to Britain’s security since the days of the Roman Empire. One of the best preserved historical shore forts, and one…
The First Normandie-World War II International Film Festival, France
Official press release from the World War II foundation! The World War II Foundation officially announces the first Normandie-World War II International Film Festival to…
7 Fast Facts About The Battle of Imjin River & Glorious Glosters’ Last Stand
When talking about success in war we usually focus on victories. But there are times when a successful retreat can be as great a challenge…
The American Jewish Mobster Who Hunted Down Nazi Sympathizers in the USA & Secured NY Harbor
When the phrase “organized crime” is muttered, it’s easy to conjure up images of the bright lights, spinning slot machines, or the card tables of…
Jane Fonda: – Hanoi Jane Photo – “I Made A Huge Mistake”
Jane Fonda is a world-known actress. She gained her well-deserved popularity in the 60s and 70s, starring in counterculture classics (Barbarella), drama films (They Shoot Horses,…
How The Stringbag, an Outdated Biplane, Took Out the Bismarck
The German battleship, Bismarck, was one of the biggest vessels ever built in the first half of the 20th century. A marvel of advanced engineering…
The Only Surviving Horten Ho 229 – “Hitler’s Stealth fighter”
The Horten Ho 229 is generally known by a few unique names. The plane was called the H.IX, by the Horten Brothers. The identity Ho…
Facts About The Greatest Raid of All: The St Nazaire Raid
On 28 March 1942, British forces launched one of the most daring operations of the Second World War. Now known as “The Greatest Raid of…
The MiG-29 – Epic Speed and Power in a Modern Fighter Plane
The rise of air power Air power first became a significant part of warfare during WWI, but it was in WWII that it came to…
10 Interesting Facts about Seal Team 6 and the Death of Osama Bin Laden
On May 2, 2011, SEAL Team 6 (allegedly) infiltrated the compound of Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan, a raid during which he died. The following…
General Montgomery’s One Page Battle Plan for D-Day Released
The D-Day invasion was one of the most complex military operations ever undertaken. 160,000 troops crossed the English Channel in one day, with support from…