‘Regiments of the Dead’ – Review by Mark Barnes
Hot on the heels of the majestic Silent Landscapes we have this impressive collection of images by Paul Shenton. The Great War centenary was bound…
“M4 Sherman Tanks” – Review by Mark Barnes
A friend of mine has got back into model making. It is something I gave up a long time ago and only resumed for a…
Heroes of America: The Red String Band who rebelled against the Confederacy in the Southern States
It is easy to think of wars from earlier centuries in rather simplistic terms, especially as they fade further into the past. The American Civil…
The Story Behind the M-1 Garand Rifle and the story of John C. Garand
This article was provided by OldMagazineArticles.com From The American Legion Magazine, 1939 SHARP CRACKS of a RIFLE “THE sharp crack of a rifle rang out,…
Red Eagle’s Raid – The Fort Mims Massacre
Many war leaders are defined by a single incident, one that exhibits their skills, character, and even limitations. For Red Eagle, the Creek Indian war…
The Man Who Saved the World From Nuclear Destruction
The Man Who Saved the World from Nuclear Destruction Remember, remember the 26th of September, when the unknown man becomes a defender. That could be…
The Amazing Story of the Merrills – Reunited Years After Each Thought the Other Dead
War often tears families apart, leaving them mourning those lost to violence or the deprivation that follows. But sometimes their stories have a happy ending.…
World of Tanks Collaborate with Swedish Heavy Metal Band Sabaton
World of Tanks sponsors Breakthrough Band Award, presented by Sabaton, at the 15th annual Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards, London, June 12 Metal gods collide…
After Pearl Harbor, A Japanese Pilot Crash-Landed On A Hawaiian Island And Tried to Occupy It
In 1941, a lone Japanese pilot tried to capture the Hawaiian island of Ni’ihau. The natives responded by holding a luau for him. Though part…
Hidden War Messages That Weren’t Found Until Much, Much Later
Messages from the front lines of war or from soldiers currently fighting were, and still are, sent home on a regular basis. Some of these…
Purposely Going Down with His Ship, This WW2 Captain Was Awarded MoH And Saved Countless Lives
The history of war is full of various mantras that, while popular, are not always entirely accurate. It is often said that the Marines never…
The Red Baron: Manfred von Richthofen, Famed WW1 Flying Ace
The greatest fighter ace of the First World War, Manfred von Richthofen, was born on the 2nd of May 1892. Becoming an officer cadet at…