Then And Now: 11 Iconic Battlefields of WWII
After just over 70 years, we look back at 11 iconic locations of the Second World War as they were then – and as they are…
Top 10 WWII Sites To Visit in Germany
When planning to visit Germany, there are countless WWII locations from which to choose. To make planning easier for you, we have made a list…
This American fighter pilot claimed 16 kills across two wars – and was also a college football star
The American aerial mission over battle-scarred Western Europe may have been short and sweet, but one pilot managed to stand out from the rest of…
For 59 Days 30 Soviet Soldiers Were Under Siege In This House, They Never Surrendered
The Battle of Stalingrad is one of the best-known battles of WWII. The siege of the city that lasted from 23rd of August, 1942 to…
Operation Sealion: Hitler’s Plan to Invade Britain
Great Britain’s success in holding out against Nazi Germany has become the stuff of national legend. The only country in Western Europe to successfully stand…
With His Brother KIA On Crete, The Sniper Stalked And Killed 33 German Snipers
Men who have endured combat together have a special bond that has famously been characterized as being like a “Band of Brothers.” One can only…
Unclaimed Remains of Veterans Interred in Ceremony
A funeral service was held at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado, for thirty veterans whose remains were never claimed after wars stretching back…
10 Things You Need To Know About Hermann Goering
Hermann Goering was born on the 12th of January 1893, as a son of a wealthy German diplomat, Heinrich Goering, who pursued an overseas career,…
Bombed & Strafed By Friendly Fire This USCG Chief Took Charge and Saved Lives
War is always full of tragedies, but friendly fire incidents are often the worst. In 1966, while off the coast of Vietnam, a United States…
The Real War Daddy – Destroyed 12 Tanks and 258 Armoured Vehicles in 81 Days
World War II saw the emergence of tank Aces who became famous for their incredible milestones at the war front. Among the most widely recognized…
The Argentinian Side of the Falklands War
The Falklands War is often perceived, from the British perspective, as a victory that confirmed the British imperial status in the post-WWII world. Even though…
Top 7 Allied Mistakes In Europe During WWII
Now, decades after World War 2 ended, it is easy for us to look back and point out where the commanders made the wrong decision…