The Roman Legionary – Well-Trained and Excellently Equipped
The Roman army was the closest the ancient world had to a modern army, with disciplined troops uniformly organized and equipped. As in a modern…
Nautilus: The World’s First Nuclear-Powered Submarine
Diesel powered U-boats had to surface every day for four hours to recharge the batteries. It significantly increased their exposure, and hence vulnerability. Even after…
The Charge of The Polish Cavalry Against German Tanks in 1939 – How It Was Turned Into A Modern Myth
Poland had a long history of horsemanship, and its light cavalry called Uhlans (A Tatar word for “Hero,” or “Rider”) were the pride of its…
How Erwin Rommel Earned Germany’s Highest Honor, as a Mere Lieutenant
Erwin Rommel was undoubtedly one of the finest generals of the Second World War, his strategic mind and patient approach led his men to victory…
The Supermarine Spitfire’s Fatal Flaw (Watch)
The Spitfire was a single-seat fighter plane that served Britain during WWII. Some are still airworthy today, though more are preserved in museums. Unfortunately, at…
Watch The Mighty C-5 Galaxy Take Off From A Super Short Runway
The majestic Lockheed C-5 is one of the largest military aircraft in the world, with a wingspan of 222 feet 9 inches and a length…
37 Images Of The Massive German Flak Towers, Armed To The Teeth And With Room To Shelter Thousands
Following the raid on Berlin by the Royal Air Force in 1940, the construction of 3 huge flak towers was ordered by Adolf Hitler. These…
Justice at Last for US War Pilot Who Died a Hero in WWII
The funeral ceremony was held at the Arlington Cemetery on 18th June 2015, with full military honours. The casket of 2nd Lieutenant John William Herb…
Aviation Museum Gets Restored WW1-Era Plane as Centerpiece of New Collection
Bob Cromwell, the manager of Pearson Air Museum, helped reassemble a vintage aircraft that will serve as the centerpiece of their new collection. The aircraft…
Veteran US Aviator Given Tour of the Guam Airbase He Served at in WWII
Rowland Ball, 91, is a World War II veteran who served as an officer in the US Army Air Corps. He flew 27 missions out…
Gold, Juno, And Sword – The British and Canadian Landings on D-Day
Today, the Normandy landings might be most associated with the iconic photos of Omaha Beach, but let us not forget that there were five sectors…
The Most Gigantic Explosions of The First World War
One of the common techniques used in warfare during the First World War was mining. There were various mines planted under trenches, then detonated to…