Beachcomber, the Canadian War Pigeon Awarded A Medal After the Dieppe Raid
Animals were part of war efforts throughout history. It would be hard to think of ancient and medieval warfare without horses, elephants, dogs, mules, and…
“So Proud” – American Airplane Passengers Burst into Song in Tribute to Fallen US WW2 Soldier
“Good day ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention please.” This was the captain of a Delta Airlines flight speaking to all passengers on…
Civil War Spies: The Confederacy’s Vast Web of Intelligence and Disruption
Reliable Confederate spy records are hard to find. When Union troops were on their way to the South’s capital in Richmond, the Confederate Secretary of…
This Video Shows How US Paratroopers Were Trained During WWII; That Was No Picnic!
In 1930, the US Army experimented with the concept of parachuting three-man heavy-machine-gun teams. Nothing came of these early experiments. The first US airborne unit…
A Staggering 1,085 WW2 Airmen Who Died in the Netherlands Remain Missing
Dutch broadcaster NOS and other war experts have conducted research that supports a claim that says upwards of 1,085 airmen remain missing in the Netherlands.…
The Sturmtiger – Massive WW2 Tank With 380mm Rocket Launcher (Watch)
The Sturmtiger (‘Assault Tiger’) was an assault gun used by the Germans during World War II. It was built to support troops fighting in towns…
Thomas Hudner, Who Crashed his Plane to Save a Friend and Was Awarded the Medal Of Honor
Between November 27th, and December 13th, 1950, 30,000 United Nations troops fought a desperate defense while surrounded by 120,000 Chinese soldiers. The U.N. troops were part…
The Battle Of Britain, The Most Famous Aerial Battle In History
The most famous aerial battle in history, the Battle of Britain was a hard fought and desperate struggle to hold back Nazi Germany. Having launched…
Deadliest Battles Of The American Civil War
The American Civil War is a devastating mark on the country’s history. The number of lives lost was substantial, and the social and economic repercussions,…
The USS Independence, the WWII Carrier That Survived Nuclear Tests
Scientists aboard the research and exploration ship, Nautilus, are preparing to probe the sunken American aircraft carrier, Independence, a ship famous for having survived a nuclear detonation during…
Fantastic Sight and Sound – Incredible Modern Flyover By 17 WW2 Spitfires!
The Battle of Britain raged between July and October 1940. The German Luftwaffe (Airforce) attempted to wipe out the Royal Air Force (RAF) in preparation…
Jacques de Guélis – War hero
Major Jacques de Guélis was an agent in the Special Operations Executive (SOE). The unit existed due to British Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s wanting to…