When The Japanese Failed To Notice The Navy Had Cracked Their Code
The Battle of Midway was an integral part of America’s war in the Pacific Ocean. The battle resulted in extensive damage to the Japanese fleet,…
Project Habakkuk: The Aircraft Carrier Made Out Of Ice
The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest-running campaign of WWII. The Germans had seized control of the mid-Atlantic, using U-boats to sink merchant and…
The Lewis And Clark Air Rifle: A Blast From The Past
When one thinks of guns and colonizing the West, violence is often the notion that comes to mind. However, the secret weapon (no pun intended)…
The Inhabitants Of This English Village Were Given 47 Days To Leave — Today It’s A Ghost Town
The village of Imber in Wiltshire has long been abandoned by its inhabitants after they evacuated, leaving behind the eerie remains of a once-lived-in place.…
The Attagirls: Remembering The Women Who Flew Spitfires
A large portion of combat during WWII occurred in the air. As such, manufacturers developed new aircraft that could stand up to the conditions of…
How Two Families Escaped East Germany In A Hot Air Balloon
What price would you pay for freedom? What dangers would you put your family through for a chance at a new life? These were the…
Igor Of Kiev: The Mysterious Prince
Igor I of Kiev ruled from AD 913 until his death in AD 945. Although he had a relatively long reign, many aspects of his…
The Mulberry Harbor Paved The Way For Victory On D-Day
To pull off the greatest seaborne invasion in history that took place on June 6th, 1944, the Allies had to pioneer a whole range of…
US Army Facts That’ll Impress Even the Most Knowledgable Veteran
The US Army has a long and decorated history. Dating back to the American Revolution, it’s since gone on to become the most powerful military…
Everyday Slang We Didn’t Know Originated In the Navy
Over the centuries, sailors have created a language all their own to describe objects, people, actions and places. Much of this slang has found itself…
No, Polish Cavalry Never Charged German Tanks at Krojanty
Ask many armchair historian when the last ever cavalry charge took place and most will tell you it happened during World War II. They’ll likely…