These Two Pilots Were Off-Duty When The Japanese Struck At Pearl Harbor – They Leaped Into Action And Fought Back
The nuances of military history are often lost to the passage of time, as are the men who could give first-hand accounts. As much as…
WWII Catalina aircraft wreckage confirmed
Official confirmation issued by the Royal Australian Air Force confirms that the wreckage discovered in the waters near Cairns belong to Number 11 Squadron’s Catalina…
Hiroshima and Nagasaki: five reasons why President Truman made the right decision
The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was apocalyptically awful. 70 years ago today, an estimated 90,000 people were immediately killed when Little Boy detonated 1,950ft…
The Iconic Browning .50 Caliber ‘Meat Chopper’
Watch these US sailors at sea onboard the USS Firebolt, as they undertake live ammo drills. They’re firing extremely powerful 50 caliber machine guns; the…
Collectors, ready to cry? What happens to weapons after war….
It is simultaneously both a collector’s wildest dream and worst nightmare. After the war is over and the smoke has cleared from the battlefield, what…
Top 7 Mistakes Allied In the European Theater During WWII
Now, decades after World War 2 ended, it is easy for us to look back and point out where the commanders made the wrong decision…
The Japanese Invasion Threat of Australia
Japanese intentions to invade mainland Australia during World War Two have long been the subject of passionate debate amongst historians worldwide. Some scholars are convinced that…
La Decima: Italian Pigs, Manned Torpedoes and Kamikaze-Style Speedboat Attacks
Under the rule of Benito Mussolini, an Italian frogman unit called La Decima was created. The unique group consisted of men capable of the most…
When Four Prisoners Escaped From Auschwitz In The Kommander’s Car
In 1942, four Polish prisoners at Auschwitz had had enough. They wanted to escape, but if they did (regardless of whether or not they succeeded),…
Wargaming Unveils its First Virtual Reality Tank Battle Reenactment
360° experience produced in cooperation with Google immerses viewers in a historic 1941 battle recreation September 30, 2015 — Wargaming today released “1941 Battle: 360°…
Bergen-Belsen liberator launches memoir as part of Holocaust National Memorial
A World War Two veteran who took part in the liberation of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp has published his own memoirs to ensure the story…
Everything You Want to Know About Tank Armament by World of Tanks
How have tank guns developed over the years, and what are the different types of shells? Which mass-produced tank had the most powerful gun…