Julia Child Was An OSS Agent Before She Was A World Class Chef
Julia Child is best known for bringing delicious French food into American kitchens, but did you know she was an American spy during the Second…
Here’s How Fish & Chips Helped British Morale During WWII
You may take our tea, sugar, biscuits, and jam, but not our fish and chips! To defeat Germany during WWII the British population had to…
The FG 42: The Automatic Rifle of the Fallschirmjäger Airborne Infantry
The FG 42 was a powerful automatic rifle developed by the Germans during WWII and served in a similar role to the Browning Automatic Rifle…
The Fw 190 “Sturmböcke” Interceptor was Designed to Take on the B-17 “Flying Fortress”
In the early stages of WWII, aerial combat over Europe was dominated by the German Bf 109 and British Spitfire. Both of these aircraft received…
The Shotguns of WWII: Model 1897 and Model 1912
Aside from a flame thrower, there are few close-range weapons as deadly as a shotgun. Shotguns are terrifyingly effective at short ranges, as their shot…
5 Top Secret Military Bases That Changed History
The world’s military superpowers are known for being secretive when it comes to their operations, so it’s no surprise there are numerous formerly-secret bases located…
The Bofors 40MM Revolutionized Anti-Aircraft Combat
The job of an anti-aircraft gun is surprisingly demanding. It must be able to destroy or deter a fast-moving target by aiming not where it…
John K. Waters: General Patton’s Son-In-Law Who Was a Four-Star General
Military success must run in the Patton family. It is well known that General George Patton was an extremely successful commander in the United States…
Cunning Deception Tactics Saved Helsinki from Soviet Bombings in 1944
While often overshadowed by larger combatants, Finland was involved in World War II almost from day one. Just a few months after Germany invaded Poland,…
The Evolution of Sea Mines and Their Impact on War
Sea mines are some of the most terrifying and destructive weapons at a navy’s disposal. Capable of wreaking havoc on fleets, they’re a staple of…
Airworthy Supermarine Spitfire To Be Sold At Auction
World War II and aircraft enthusiasts rejoice: an ultra-rare airworthy Supermarine Spitfire will be sold at auction in the United Kingdom, and it can be…
US Marine Corps Deactivating Island Warriors Battalion
The US Marine Corps has announced it will be deactivating its famed 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment – better known as the Island Warriors battalion…