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Why Albert Einstein Wasn’t Involved In the Manhattan Project

Nuclear explosion from the Trinity Test + Portrait of Albert Einstein

One of the brightest minds of the 20th century, you’d think Albert Einstein would have been among those to join the Manhattan Project and help…

Why Can’t the Public Visit J. Robert Oppenheimer’s Grave?

Portrait of J. Robert Oppenheimer

The release of Oppenheimer in 2023 has increased the public’s interest in the life of the “Father of the Atomic Bomb.” However, one thing no…

Zone Rouge: The WWI-Era Battlefields That Are Still Dangerous Over 100 Years Later

Craters and trees scattered across the battlefield in Verdun

Zone Rouge – or the “Red Zone” – is a chain of former battlefields across northeastern France that the government has cordoned off due to…

The Tank Museum Publishing ‘Tank Man’ Biography

Military portrait of Albert Baker

The Tank Museum in Bovington, United Kingdom has announced it’ll be releasing a biography about famed World War I-era tank commander Capt. Albert “Bert” Baker.…

The True Story Behind the Netflix Film, ‘The Forgotten Battle’

Still from 'The Forgotten Battle'

The Forgotten Battle (202) captivated audiences with its gripping portrayal of a lesser-known chapter of the Second World War. Set in the Netherlands during the…

Canadian National Vimy Memorial Vandalized in France

Close-up of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial

The Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France has been vandalized. The monument, dedicated to the Canadian Expeditionary Force soldiers who lost their lives during the…

‘1917’ Producer Bringing Story of Polish Hero Witold Pilecki to the Big Screen

Military portrait of Witold Pilecki

The World War II-era heroics of Witold Pilecki are slated to be depicted on the big screen, thanks to the producer of the 2019 film,…

Roddie Edmonds: The NCO Who Risked His Life to Save Hundreds of Jewish-American POWs

British prisoners of war (POWs) standing behind a barbed wire fence + Military portrait of Roddie Edmonds

A number of Americans risked their lives to save those in trouble during the Second World War, but few were as brave as Master Sgt.…

The Tank Museum Raffling Off Ride In Tiger 131

Tiger 131 driving along a dirt course

The Tank Museum in Bovington, United Kingdom is offering military history fans the incredible opportunity of riding in the only running German Tiger I tank,…

Victory Markings Were Used By Pilots To Show Wins Against the Enemy

Pilot standing in the cockpit of the Martin B-26 Marauder 'Half & Half'

It’s undeniable that aerial combat played a pivotal role in shaping the outcome of numerous battles during World War II. The skies were dominated by…

Jamaicans Made Up Over Half of the Caribbean’s RAF Volunteers During WWII

Jamaican air gunner in the cockpit of an Army Cooperation Command aircraft

People from all walks of life came together to fight during World War II, defending their countries and upholding the values of freedom and democracy.…

Temporary Graves Were Erected In WWII to Lay to Rest Those Who Died In Battle

British soldiers traveling past a makeshift German grave in Normandy

The Second World War claimed the lives of millions of servicemen from various nations. As the conflict raged on multiple fronts, the need to bury…