An Island Goes to War – The Irish at the Somme
The outbreak of the First World War in 1914 had an unusual effect in Ireland. In a place where there had already been conflict and…
The Real Fury: Patton’s Disastrous Hammelburg Raid to Free His Son-in-Law
In February 1943, the U.S. Army had its first major engagement with the forces of Nazi Germany, ending with their disastrous defeat at Kasserine Pass…
Beutepanzer, How Nazi Germany Relied on Captured Military Vehicles To Continue The Fight
The Germans during WWII were known for their engineering craftsmanship, but a less known fact is that they were very resourceful in times of need,…
Pointe Du Hoc From Above! Where The Americans Captured The High Ground on D-Day (Watch)
Pointe du Hoc is on the coast of Normandy (Northern France) and overlooks the English Channel. The German army had control of this crucial area…
Top 10 Most Bizarre Tanks Ever Built
Tanks are designed for front-line combat. These strong armored fighting vehicles are a pivotal part of any land forces in warfare. Tanks can be used…
Himmler’s Witches Library Discovered in the Czech Republic
The library of books about the occult accumulated by Heinrich Himmler, Nazi SS chief, was discovered this month in the Czech Republic. He reportedly believed…
Controversial Statue to Nazi Collaborator Nzhdeh Erected In Armenia
A statue was recently erected in the Armenian capital of Yerevan in honor of Garegin Ter-Harutyunyan, also known as Garegin Nzhdeh. The statue is drawing…
Secret German WWII Code Machine Found On Ebay For £10
One should not be surprised by the astounding variety of odd things that are advertised on eBay – it has often proved to be a…
The Tank Museum displays its replica Mark IV tank at the Somme Centenary Commemorations in France
On 1 July numerous commemorative events will be taking place across Europe to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. On the…
100 Years On – Marking the Centenary of the Battle of the Somme
Today marks 100 years since the Battle of the Somme began during World War One. It was the largest battles of the First World War…
Sinking the Tirpitz, Sister to the Bismarck and the Heaviest European Battleship Ever
The story of the World War II German battleship Bismarck is legendary. The massive warship was destroyed by British ships and planes and then scuttled…
6 Facts About The Battle of the Somme You Probably Didn’t Know
1. The Battle of the Somme was originally meant to be predominantly a French offensive. The Battle of the Somme was first planned in late…