Heroic End Of French Fleet – Scuttled 77 Ships To Avoid Capture By Nazi Germany
It was the middle of the night, and a large motorized force of Nazi German troops was descending on the port city of Toulon, on…
9 Factors that Caused the First Crusade
On the surface, the First Crusade looks like something with a simple cause – the hatred of one religious group for another. In reality, the…
Ten Things to Know About Woodrow Wilson
Thomas Woodrow Wilson, America’s 28th president, was a man of many contradictions. He wanted to keep America neutral during WWI, yet he also declared war…
This German Officer Sacrificed His Life In A Minefield To Save An American Soldier
October 7, 1994, saw a strange sight over the Hürtgen War Cemetery in Hürtgen, Germany. The cemetery is the final home of 3001 bodies –…
The Forgotten Blitz on Scotland That Left Hundreds Dead & Thousands Homeless
During World War Two, Britain found itself facing the threat of air raids. German bomber planes would fly above cities and attempt to destroy factories contributing…
Defying Orders, He Rescued his Friends Under Fire, Dakota Meyer Became First Living Marine Recipient of the Medal of Honor in 38 Years
When his first request to join the firefight inflicting a heavy toll on his friends was denied, Corporal Dakota Meyer obeyed. He could hear the…
5 of the Largest Amphibious Invasions in Modern History
In this article, we are going to look at the five large amphibious landings from recent history, many of which took place during WWII. 5. Battle of Inchon…
WWII: 3 Stories of Humanity and Compassion
Even during WWII, one of the largest and most deadly conflicts in recent history, there were moments of humanity and compassion. Here are three of these…
Spain May Finally be Ready to Face Its Civil War
Barcelona’s Fossar de la Pedrera – Mass Grave of the Quarry – is fairly inaccessible from the city. It is hidden within walls of sandy…
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…