The Extreme Measures the Germans Used to Effectively Execute Their Blitzkrieg Tactics
Blitzkrieg – “lightning war” – was a German military strategy employed during the Second World War. The tactic was refined by the Wehrmacht, and played…
Portable Surgical Hospitals Were Among the Most Important Medical Advancements of World War II
The Second World War brought about devastation and human suffering on a global scale. As the conflict escalated, the need for rapid and efficient medical…
From Barracks to Ballgowns: Drag Performances Helped Boost Morale in World War II
Ask any commander of the Second World War and they’ll agree it was incredibly important to keep up troop morale. This was accomplished in many…
Search for World War I-Era French Minesweepers Leads to Discovery of 1879 Shipwreck
A number of ships have fallen victim to the wicked weather of the Great Lakes over the centuries. One, the loss of the SS Edmund…
The Little-Known Grand Stand of the ‘First Soldier of France’
As the world descended into the chaos of World War I, one man’s bravery and unwavering dedication stood out. Albert Severin Roche, known as the…
The ‘Illegal’ World War II-Era Forest That Went Unnoticed for Over 50 Years
In northeastern Germany, near Zernikow, Brandenburg, is a lush pine forest that one could easily get lost in if not careful. Almost everything looks the…