Le Paradis – The WW2 Massacre Of British Soldiers Which Outraged Even The Nazis
In 1940, members of the British military were slaughtered – after they had surrendered to German forces. Two survived, but no one believed their story.…
Amazing Colorized Images Of WWII Bring The War To Life For Modern Viewers
Many thanks go to Doug Banks and his team – the masters of colorization. The beauty of these colorized images is that color allows you…
Non-Weapon Technologies That Transformed Warfare
Technology changes warfare. It creates new opportunities and challenges for military commanders. Not all that technology is military in form. The Stirrup It is not…
WW2 German Ace Stumbled Across a Crippled B-17 and Escorted It Home
Truly touching moments of humanity, ethics and morals are rather rare in warfare. The Christmas Truce of WWI was an excellent example of such humanity,…
The Four Worst Mistakes Of The Axis Powers During WWII
Looking back at WWII there have been four decisions made that, in the end, did not work out to the Axis advantage. Of course, you…
The Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Of The Second World War
Whatever happened to Hitler’s famous office globe? What happened to Raoul Wallenberg, the Swedish diplomat that saved thousands of Jews? Who betrayed the Anne Frank and…
Hair-Raising Take Off From A Super Short Runway – The Mighty C-5 Galaxy (Watch)
The majestic Lockheed C-5 is one of the largest military aircraft in the world, with a wingspan of 222 feet 9 inches and a length…
These Officers Countered the Complacency of Their Countries in the Lead Up to World War Two
During the 1930s, many Western politicians and military commanders were complacent about the threat posed by Germany and Japan. Japan seemed far away, a Chinese…
Post-World War Two, Infantry Weapons Developed Into Powerful Modern Versions
Fusil Automatique Leger (FAL) In the period after WWII, the Belgian Fabrique Nationale (FN) rapidly became a world-leading arms manufacturer. One of their most impressive…
General MacArthur Leads The Heroic Defense In The Siege Of Corregidor, 1941 – 42
In December 1941, Japan invaded the Philippines. American forces there carried out a fighting retreat. Holding out as long as they could, they retreated into…
From The Tank Museum: The Battle Of Kursk – Part II
Prior knowledge of the German attack enabled the Soviets to bring Operation Citadel to a halt. Part 2 tells the story of the Soviet counterattack…
Fast And Adaptable Air Power – Britain’s Bristol Fighter Planes
Starting from a Racer The first in Britain’s series of Bristol fighter planes was the Bristol Scout, which entered service early in WWI. The Scout…