Before Playing a POW In ‘The Great Escape,’ Donald Pleasence Was One In Real Life
British actor Donald Pleasence became one of the most popular antagonists in television and film, and is probably best known for portraying a prisoner of…
These ‘Night Witches’ Weren’t Burned at the Stake – They Bombed German Soldiers
One bomber regiment during the Second World War was so feared by the Germans that a soldier was immediately awarded the Iron Cross for shooting…
Edgar ‘Cobber’ Kain Single-Handedly Decimated 17 Enemy Aircraft During the Battle of France
It might seem strange, but the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) first Flying Ace of the Second World War wasn’t from Britain – he was from…
The Best War-Themed Historical Fiction Films Ever Released
History is full of incredible war stories that Hollywood has beautifully reimagined for the silver screen. However, directors will sometimes tweak facts here and there,…
USS Harder (SS-257): The WWII-Era Submarine That Took Out Five Enemy Destroyers In Four Days
The USS Harder (SS-257), a Gato-class submarine, served in the Pacific Theater during the Second World War. She was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation and…
Before He Was Britain’s Most Popular Leading Man, Kenneth More Served with the Royal Navy
Kenneth More was one of Britain’s greatest actors, both on-stage and on the silver screen. He became a household name, but only after he served…
Northrop Grumman X-47B: The US Navy’s Historic Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle
The Northrop Grumman X-47B is an American unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV). Two were developed for use under the US Navy’s Unmanned Combat Air System…
Albert Göring Used His Brother’s Name to Help Jews Escape Germany
There’s one Göring who comes to mind when people think of the Second World War, yet some may be surprised to learn there was actually…
Valentin: The German U-boat Pen That Survived Multiple 22,000-Pound ‘Grand Slam’ Bombs
During the Second World War, the British dominated the waterways. Their naval fleet proved to be one of the biggest threats to Germany and, as…
M1903 Springfield: The World War I-Era Rifle That Continues to See Service With the US Army
The United States Rifle, Caliber .30-06, Model 1903 – commonly known as the M1903 Springfield – was a rifle used primarily by the US military.…
Korean War Helicopters That Were Vital to Those Serving In the Conflict
The Korean War took place between 1950-53 and saw the UN coalition forces operate a plethora of military vehicles, including helicopters. The United States, in…
The Oddest Showdown of World War II? American Blimp vs German U-boat
In what was arguably the oddest battle to take place during the Second World War, a US Navy blimp duked it out with a German…