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The Fokker Scourge: Imperial Germany’s Secret Weapon in the First World War

When World War 1 Broke out in 1914, most nations were ill-equipped for a sustained aerial war. The Treaty of Madrid, in 1911, outlined aircraft…

The Tragedy Of The Russian Submarine “Kursk” – A Naval Disaster For Russia In The Year 2000

The Kursk submarine disaster was the largest naval tragedy ever to happen in the Russian Federation during peacetime.  The country had been experiencing a lot of…

Amazing Footage of Restored WW2 Planes ME 262 & FW 190 on Display!

Here you will see two restored planes, the ME262 and FW190, take part in an amazing air display at the 2013 Canadian Wartime Heritage Airshow…

Video From The Weapon Hunter – Testing to Find Out What Was the Best US WWII Sniper Rifle

Joris Nieuwint

In this video Paul Shull, host of ‘The Weapon Hunter’ asks the question – which sniper rifle used in World War 2 is better? Is…

Five Facts Video Feature – The Powerful M4 Carbine Assault Rifle

Joris Nieuwint

The M4 Carbine is the primary infantry weapon of the United States Armed Forces. It replaces the M16 Assault Rifle, which is longer and heavier.…

At The Height Of Its Power, The Spanish Armada Was A Terrifying Power At Sea

The attempted invasion of England by the Spanish Armada on 1588 was an extraordinary undertaking. A vast invasion fleet was assembled in an attempt to…

The Hunt For The Dream Wartime Relic: A Short Story That Every WWII Enthusiast Will Relate To!

Ah, fantasy. For some, it’s outer space, or mystical lands with dragons and fairies. For others, it’s dreaming of what relics lie under the ground.…

The Amazing Discovery Of A Luftwaffe FW190 In A Forest Clearing Outside St Petersburg

Imagine going for a walk in the woods and coming across a World War II German war plane! Well, just such a plane was discovered…

The Tortoise, An Unknown WW2 Heavy Tank – Video from The Tank Museum

The British designed a tank especially for use in World War 2, the Heavy Assault Tank aka Assault Gun aka the Tortoise. However, this tank…

F-15 Strike Eagle Test Drops Inert Nuclear Bomb – Spine-Chilling US Air Force Footage!

Audrey Gerrard

Nuclear Bomb. One of the most feared and controversial terms in twentieth and twenty-first-century politics. These two words conjure up images of fear-inducing propaganda, debating…

A Powerful American Fighter For Both Ground Attack And Air Defense – The F-35

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II has been embroiled in controversy for years due to expensive production and concerns about its function in combat. Here’s…

The P-40 Kittyhawks In This Video Fly So Low, You Can Almost Touch Them!

Two battle-hardened Kittyhawks showcased some daring manoeuvres at the 2007 Classic Fighters airshow at Marlborough. Flying at racing speed to low altitudes, these two iconic…