Ship Torpedoed by Japanese Submarine Discovered in Australian Waters
Out of a crew of forty-three sailors there were just five survivors. They were picked up by the crew of the SS Mulbera and all…
Knights of the Desert: The Myth Behind the Deutsche Afrika Korps
On November 2, 1942, British and Commonwealth troops broke through the German lines, heralding a climactic moment in the Second Battle of El Alamein. Heroic…
The Changing of the Guard Has a Centuries-Old History
Written by Joseph Williams and Clare Fitzgerald. Millions flock to Buckingham Palace each year to witness the famous Changing of the Guard. The majority are…
What Happened To All The Weapons & Kit After WWII Ended?
The Second World War was the largest and deadliest conflict in all of human history. As such, a lot of weapons were produced and used…
Maritime Archaeology Trust Brings Lesser Known WWI Shipwrecks to Life
Shortly after, the SS Lusitania hit what is presumed to be the same mine. The Anglia sank in under 15 minutes. Mines and self-propelled torpedoes…
Saving Private Ryan Back in Theatres for D-Day 2019
There are plenty of unique activities going on in Britain, France, and all over the world to commemorate the upcoming 75th anniversary of D-Day on…
When Were Dog Tags First Used in the Military?
These were metal discs on a bracelet which held the name of the soldier, their rank, and their formation. Dog tags and the military are…
The Battle of Stalingrad in 30 Photos
The battle commenced in August 1942 and finally ended in February 1943 when the last of the German forces surrendered. Hailed as the single largest…
Amazing Photographs of WWII-era Submarine Pens
For the construction of the pens in Hamburg (designated as the Elbe I and Elbe II) some 1,700 prisoners were used as forced labor. While…
Notre Dame, Charles de Gaulle and the Liberation of Paris
Barring destroying or capturing German troops near or in the capital, “Ike” hoped the Germans would retreat beyond the City of Light and leave the…
Rehearsal for D-Day: Operation Tiger – The Disaster At Slapton Sands
A final, deadly dress rehearsal for D-Day shocked Allied planners to the core. Confidence was vital to success in such a risky operation as the…
Baron Jean De Selys Longchamps & The “Forbidden” Attack On Gestapo HQ
It was January 20, 1943, when the people of Brussels saw the German occupying forces getting their due reward at the hands of a Hawker…