Ham & Jam – The Daring Glider Operation To Take Pegasus Bridge
On the night before D-Day, as part of the Allied invasion of Normandy, 181 men of the Glider Infantry of the British 6th Airborne Division…
C-47 Dakota and C-130 Fly In Formation Over Normandy – D-Day 70th Anniversary
An original Normandy C-47 flew over the same beaches and villages it passed 70 years ago, with the help of the 37th Airlift Squadron’s C-130.…
These D-Day Numbers Will Blow Your Mind
Here are the numbers that tell you everything you need to know about D-Day. 2 Mulberry Harbours: A raid on Dieppe had taught the British…
Polish Agency Looking to Remove Soviet-era Monuments
An agency in Poland is trying to have Soviet monuments removed from the streets and installed in “educational parks”. The agency claims that the monuments…
A 90 Year Old Decorated War Veteran Returns to D-day Beaches For The First Time
John Mcilroy Shanks is a war hero who bravely fought in World War II over seven decades ago. He has made a moving pilgrimage to…
A motive of preservation – Air Force pilot from Missouri killed in action during Vietnam War
As a young man growing up in Tipton, Mo., James Franklin Lang had a fascination with the skies — an interest that later led to his…
Re-enactment Petsamo–Kirkenes Offensive – Russian Style!
The Petsamo-Kirkenses Offensive was referred to as the “Tenth Shock,” one of the most important military operations lead by Red Army in 1944. The term “Stalin’s…
3 Ancient Battles That Ended In a Complete Bloodshed
From the dawn of time to the new era, a great many lives had been lost on the battlefield. It is not only about the…
The 100th Anniversary Of The Watery Grave of Lord Horatio Kitchener
June 5th, 2016, marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Lord Kitchener One of the most iconic images from WWI is the recruitment poster…
John Glenn, Astronaut and Senator Flew 59 Combat Missions In WWII And Shot Down 3 Russian MiG-15s in Korea
John Glenn, born July 18th, 1921, is currently the oldest living former U.S. senator. Before his 25-year career in the Senate (1974-1999), however, he earned…
5 Epic One-Man Dare Devil Rampages In The History in War
The mood of war is one of frustration, chagrin, and uncertainty. Some choose to fight on to the bitter end, even snatching victory from seemingly…
Top 10 Military Disasters in War History
For every victory, there is a defeat. Some are worse than others, however. Victories are brought about by military blunders committed by the other side. This…