8 Brutal Conflicts Between Franks and Vikings
Two great military forces dominated Europe in the 9th century. On the mainland was the Frankish Empire, a kingdom covering modern France and much of…
The Netherlands Reshapes Its Understanding of History With Holocaust Museum and Memorial
The diary of Anne Frank has been the main focus for people considering the Netherlands’ role in World War II. Her story of hiding from…
Decorated WWII Nurse Shares Her Story
Marcella LeBeau is keeping the history of World War II alive. She is a decorated war nurse who still shares her story today. She said, “War isn’t…
WWII bombs found in Volkswagen factory
More than 75 years after WWII, workers at the Wolfsburg Volkswagen Manufacturing Plant in Germany do not expect to have sudden reminders of the event…
Fallout Shelter Provisions Found on Top of School Dormitory
On the roof of Aber Hall dormitory on the campus of the University of Montana, there is a small storage room. Inside, there are crates…
Shooting the MG-34 and MG-42
These two machine guns, the MG-34 and MG-42, were the primary arms given to the German infantry and their vehicles throughout World War 2. In…
Mel Gibson’s Hacksaw Ridge – Official Trailer – It looks good!
Hacksaw Ridge is the extraordinary true story of Desmond Doss, played by Andrew Garfield, who, during one of the bloodiest battles of WWII, saved 75…
Finding Unexploded Bombs in Germany
The neighborhood of Rummelsburg, which sits about a mile from where the Berlin Wall once ran through Berlin, was evacuated this week when construction workers…
U.S. Air Force Seeks A-10 Warthog Replacement
Lieutenant General Mike Holmes, the U.S. deputy chief of staff for strategic plans and requirements, says that the Air Force is looking at the future…
Martin PBM Mariner, Accident Prone Forerunner Of The 2016 Oshkosh Star Martin Mars
In this DAKOTA HUNTER Blog, you will read the story and see the photos of the somewhat forgotten Martin PBM Mariner. A less successful forerunner…
75th Commemorative Jeep built at Toledo
On the 15th July 1941, the US government awarded Willys-Overland a contract to supply 18,000 Willys MB’s to the military. This little Go-anywhere, do-anything vehicle…