Alexander Suvorov – The Great Generalissimo Who Never Lost a Battle
History knows Alexander Vasiliyevich Suvorov as the Russian military general, who fought in 60 battles and won all of them with his brilliant tactics. King…
15 Different types of Animals-at-Arms – Unit Mascots!
Animals were often gladly taken as unit mascots. Pets rarely participated directly in a fight during any battle, but often provided comfort from the monotony and…
When Count Schwerin Was Put On Trial For Attempting To Kill Hitler, He Did Not Back Down
When one thinks of World War II, they often reflect on heroes who lost their lives during the conflict. But there were also heroes who,…
10 Things You Need To Know About The Fall of the “Impenetrable” Eben Emael Fortress
After WWI, Belgium, being one of the countries with the highest casualty count, tried to balance between a ravaged economy and the high unemployment rate…
21 Sad Images Of Bombed Out Cologne – You Wouldn’t Have Seen Many Of These Images Before
The German city of Cologne was bombed in 262 separate air raids by the Allies during World War II, including 31 times by the Royal…
You Knew About These, Right? The Brightly Painted Heavy Bombers Of WWII
Assembly ships were retired bombers that were still flyable. They were painted in unique paint schemes so large groups of bombers could find them in…
Firing The Powerful German Pak 40 Anti Tank Gun (Watch)
The 75 millimeter Pak 40 anti-tank gun was a German anti-tank gun developed during WWII from 1939-1941. PAK is the abbreviation for “Panzerabwehrkanone.” Initially, the…
Why Did the French Army Collapse So Quickly? – Omnibooks Magazine, 1942
This article from Omnibooks Magazine, published in 1942, looks back on the fall of France Q. Why did France fall? A. Because the French people…
The Day the U.S. Nearly Nuked North Korea Over a Captured Spy Ship
In Pyongyang, the North Korean Government keeps a trophy from 1968. Moored on the Botong River, alongside the Pyongyang Victorious War Museum sits the USS…
Watch The Amazement As These Veterans Open Up A Modern Day First Aid Kit
Military veterans from Desert Storm, Vietnam, Korea and World War II were given the opportunity to look at a first aid kit the military is…
Brightlingsea Searching for Information on Anzacs Stationed There in WWI
Australian soldiers stationed in Britain during World War I caught the interest of quite a few English girls. Residents Brightlingsea are looking for the descendants…
A Recollection of Doolittle Raid’s Impact on World War II
On April 18th, the Doolittle Raiders were honored during a ceremony that commemorated the 74th anniversary of their Tokyo raid during World War II. The…