Battle of WWI merchant raiders: HMS Alcantara v SMS Greif
On February 27, 1916, the Norwegian cargo ship Rena steamed out of Cuxhaven on Germany’s North Sea coast. In peacetime, this would not have been…
The First Medal of Honor Recipient of WW2 Stood His Ground at Pearl Harbor
It is fitting in a war which would require inexplicable gallantry to win that it would begin with actions worthy of the nation’s highest military…
Battlefield Research on the Eastern Front – Amazing Metal Detector Finds – Relics of the Waffen-SS
At the end of WWII in 1945, being a Waffen-SS soldier was dangerous. Unlike Germany’s other armed forces, this branch was under the direct…
German Schwellenpflug – was used to completely destroy train tracks, great footage
This efficient device was used by German troops in the Soviet Union, destroying the railroad during an organized retreat. A railroad plough or Schwellenpflug is…
The most decorated Marine in United States history – Chesty Puller, American Hero
“Chesty” Puller is the most decorated Marine in United States history. Heroic service in Haiti, Nicaragua, the Second World War, and the Korean War earned…
Monsters of War – Australian Sentinel And Thunderbolt Tanks In WWII
The Australian tank industry is not something well-known to the wider public. The British Commonwealth country is famous for its military valor and engagement in…
13 Officials Who Hindered Britain’s Readiness for World War Two
In 1939, Britain was poorly prepared for war. Although some people in power had foreseen a conflict with Germany, others had not. For a range…
Thaman Gurung, V.C. – A Brave Gurkha gives his Life to save his Comrades in WW2
Since their first interactions with the British East India Company in 1814, the Gurkhas are renowned for their bravery and skill in combat. These Nepalese…
Newsreel Footage – The Famous Doolittle Raid over Tokyo – Revenge for Pearl Harbor
On April 18, 1942, the U.S. flew an air raid over the island of Honshu. Its nickname comes from the leadership and planning of then…
Learning the Luftwaffe’s Secrets: How Intelligence Gathering Shaped the Battle of Britain
In WWII the Battle of Britain was fought in the air. A victory was achieved through the skill and courage of the rightly revered fighter…
Tony Stein – The Inventive Warrior – An amazing American Marine in WW2
Brawn is nothing without brains. When the two are put together, amazing things can happen, but when they come together in a Marine, the results…
The Reluctant Hero Who was awarded a Victoria Cross… Twice
The Victoria Cross is Britain’s highest award for military valor, and only three people have received it twice. One was so incredible, in fact, he…