General Winter: How History’s Greatest Commanders Weaponized the Cold
In military history, the environment is rarely neutral. While most generals fear the frost, the greatest strategic minds—from the Russian Tsars to Finnish guerillas—didn’t just…
Black History Month: The WWI Black Soldiers America Needed—but Didn’t Trust
February is Black History Month in the United States, a time to look back at stories that shaped the country, but often left out of…
Ghost Army of World War II: They Fought with Art, Not Guns—and It Worked
When people think of World War II, they imagine tanks, rifles, and massive armies clashing across Europe. But one of the most unusual and effective…
From WWII Air Raid Shelters to Billionaire Bunkers: A War-Tested Idea Returns
In recent years, headlines about tech billionaires quietly building underground bunkers have become almost routine. From New Zealand bolt-holes to luxury shelters hidden beneath American…
The First Guests Have Been Announced for TANKFEST 2026
Two German-built tanks will be attending the world’s biggest display of historic moving armour this coming June. Nicknamed the Nashorn “Phoenix” after restoration was delayed…
This WWII Arctic War Aircraft Carrier Plan Sounds Ridiculous—Until You Learn Why
It sounds like something dreamed up on a napkin during a long winter night, but it was very real. In the middle of World War…
Rudy Reyes Talks FORCE BLUE and the Importance of Maritime Conservation
The majority likely know World of Warships for being the action-packed naval arm of Wargaming’s multiplayer game series, but few know it does much outside…
World War I Tank Gunner’s Story Discovered in Moving Letter
A letter recently donated to The Tank Museum, poignantly arriving the week before Remembrance Sunday, offers a glimpse into the bravery and resilience of tank…
Did You Know the Small Island of Alderney Has a Long Military History?
Curvaceous soft sandy beaches sit side-by-side with brutalist concrete constructs left over from World War II. These are now reminders of when the island of…
Devon’s Wartime History and Its Role in D-Day
A series of holiday beaches in Devon, in the United Kingdom, were once vital training grounds that contributed to the success of D-Day. This is…
Five-Star Hotel in Guernsey was Once for German Soldiers
A five-star hotel on the Channel Island of Guernsey has a unique story to tell that took place during its occupation by the German forces…
World War II-Era German Bunker Found Beneath Couple’s Home
Carrie and Shaun Tullier have a house with probably the best foundations on Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. It starts with a two-meter-thick slab of…