General Lucian Truscott, The Best US General of WWII?
There is no doubt that many officers during the two World Wars rose through the ranks on the basis of their experience and previous service.…
B-17 Flying Fortress – Top Facts About the WWII American Bomber
Strategic bombing missions had properly begun during World War 1 and the post-war years saw a number of world powers working on the development of…
VC: Pilot Aaron, Hit In The Face & Slowly Bleeding To Death Helped His Crew Fly The Plane Home
Enlisting in the army is far from an easy decision, especially if your country is at war. The choice can be truly life-changing, and those…
Auschwitz Guard Apologizes in Court
A former SS sergeant admitted in court that he had served as an Auschwitz death camp guard. At the age of 94, he stood in…
The Battle of Wavre – Ten Miles From Waterloo, Another Battle May Have Sealed Napoleon’s Fate
The long struggle of the Napoleonic wars famously culminated in the Battle of Waterloo. Undoubtedly Napoleon Bonaparte’s greatest defeat, this engagement would signal the end…
Dam Busters – Destroying Nazi Dams with’Bouncing Bombs’
When tensions begin to rise in Europe and Germany began its fast paced rearmament program, the British Air Ministry started to survey the country for…
Black Sheep One: The U.S. Marine Corps Ace Credited with the Highest Number of Kills In WWII – Gregory “Pappy” Boyington
There are some heroes in war who become legends. They face the brutality of the conflict head on, unflinching in the face of adversity. A few of these remarkable figures…
Canadian War Museum Pulled up for Salute Error
Army expert and military veteran Terry Hunter was wandering around the World War Women exhibit at the Canadian War Museum when he noticed a poster…
7 Famous Knights of the Middle Ages
Medieval knights were among the celebrities of their day – warriors, leaders, and scholars. They became figures of romance and inspiration, giving them a special…
“Too Soon” Documentary Explores Holocaust Humor
How should we feel about jokes about the Holocaust? That is the question posed by the new documentary The Last Laugh. The film includes interviews…
Irish Diplomat One of the First to Recognize the Danger of Hitler, says New Biography
One of the first people outside of Germany to recognize the danger in Adolf Hitler’s speeches was a young Irish student, according to a new…
Soldiers throughout History Have Relied on Drugs before Entering Battle
Drugs have been administered to soldiers in nearly every major war around the globe. They make soldiers more effective at killing the enemy. Many people…