New Exhibition Explores the Rags to Riches Story of WW2 Refugee Joseph Kagan
A new exhibition explores the colorful life of the textile designer Joseph Kagan, who escaped a WW2 ghetto and fled to England with his family.…
Burial of the Last of Six Brothers Who Served in WWII
On April 29, a Friday morning, five M14 rifles pointed toward a beautiful Cape Cod sky. Three volleys interrupted the silence before a solo Army…
New Images Created of a Scottish Ship Used in the American Civil War
One of the main objectives of Confederate forces in the American Civil War was to evade Union ships that were blocking Southern ports. For this…
The Pals Battalions: Comradeship and Tragedy in the First World War
Few stories better exemplify the spirit of the First World War than that of the Pals battalions. These British units embodied comradeship, courage, unwavering national…
Inside the Chieftain’s Hatch: Comet Part 3 – By World of Tanks
The Comet I (A34) was a British cruiser tank that first saw use near the end of the Second World War. It was designed to…
The Battle of Ramillies: One of Marlborough’s Greatest Victories
The Duke of Marlborough was one of the greatest military commanders in British history. His stunning success at the Battle of Ramillies on 23 May…
The Five Flaws of the Brilliant General “Stonewall” Jackson
General Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson is widely regarded as one of the greatest tactical commanders in American military history. While his solid determination to hold…
Medal of Honor: Lt. Hibbs Was Killed Charging 2 Machine Guns to save A Wounded Soldier
The most important elements of military combat leadership could be described as mission accomplishment followed by troop welfare. Were they in the opposite order a…
20 Remarkable Facts About Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler, one of the worst dictators ever if not the worst in recorded human history, was responsible for 60 to 85 million deaths during…
Kubinka – Amazing Pics of Planes and Choppers Training in Russia
In Kubinka, Russia, on May 5th over 140 aircraft were training for the aviation display at the Victory Day parade, held in Moscow on the…
This is Simply Amazing: The M1 Garand Firing in Slow Motion (Watch)
General George S. Patton, one of the most important Allied generals of World War II, called the M1 Garand Rifle ‘the greatest battle implement ever…
Nancy Wake, in WWII – Freedom Fighter, Allied Agent and The Gestapo’s Most Wanted
The books and moments of history are filled with memorable names, courageous figures, and moments of sheer ingenuity. Yet not all names are as well…