A Bridge Too Far: The Americans, And The True Story Of The 101st And 82nd In Operation Market Garden
A Bridge Too Far, the film adaptation of Cornelius Ryan’s book of the same name, tells the epic tale of the men who fought through…
Killing The Fuhrer: The Many Attempts On Hitler’s Life Before WWII
One of the most hated men in the history of humanity survived many attempts on his life during his 12-year reign. Even though Adolf Hitler…
The Passing Of A 94-Year-Old British D-Day Veteran On Remembrance Day
British Paratrooper Ralph Jones was shot four times during the Normandy landings with one bullet remaining permanently lodged in his stomach, yet the former soldier…
Amazing Story – Commemorating A Long-Missing WW1 Soldier By Renovating His Canoe, And Taking It Home
All types of tributes are made to fallen soldiers, known and unknown, who died in the First World War. Medals can be awarded posthumously, a…
Kilroy Was Here: How A Graffiti Cartoon Bolstered The Troops During WWII
A little comic relief really does work to calm the nerves and reduce tension. A welcome and a nod can make a new and frightening…
Eye-Watering Numbers – The Staggering Cost Of World War One
If you’ve ever wondered why war is so astoundingly expensive, this video will more than answer any questions you’ve had. Indy Neidell, host of the…
This Reindeer Battalion of WWII Was Braver than Soviets, Tougher Than Tanks
The Petsamo-Kirkenes Offensive in 1944, which led to the expulsion of German forces from the northern regions of Norway, would have been severely hampered had…
10 Facts: Operation Varsity – Crossing Of The Rhine In The Final Months Of World War 2
Throughout history, rivers have divided countries, territories, and armies. They’ve proved to be difficult obstacles, keeping invading troops at bay and keeping countries separated. Of…
The Leftover Coded Messages Of WWII: Why It Took Decades To Solve Secret German Messages
Though World War II ended more than half a century ago, not all of the mysteries of that time in history have been solved. Questions…
The Immense Tet Offensive – One Of The Biggest Campaigns In The Vietnam War
In the late evening hours of January 30, 1968, the Vietnamese New Year began. This annual celebratory event, known as Tet, signaled the coming of…
Nancy Wake – WW2 Freedom Fighter, Allied Agent, And The Gestapo’s Most Wanted
The books and moments of history are filled with memorable names, courageous figures, and moments of sheer ingenuity. Yet not all names are as well…
The Man Who Bought – And Wore – A Medal of Honor He Did Not Earn
Military stories vary widely: some are the moments that make history, secure victories or result in resounding losses. Others are merely moments of day to…