Famous Writers that Participated in the Spanish Civil War
The Spanish Civil War influenced the minds of an entire generation. The conflict escalated in 1936 and lasted until 1939. It was a war between…
Whatever Happened to Hitler’s Body?
April 30, 1945 – the Soviet Army moves quickly through the city of Berlin, the capital of Germany and the home base of the Third…
10 Amazing Pictures of Tinians MASSIVE B-29 Bases & 1 Sad Picture
After the battle for the Tinian island, which lasted from 24 July until 1 August 1944, the island became a very important base for Allied…
Beautiful and Awesome Sound of the Lancaster, Takeoff & Landing! (Watch)
The PA474 Lancaster Bomber is one of the most well-known aircraft used by the Royal Air Force in World War II. It first saw…
The Argentinian Side of the Falklands War
The Falklands War is often perceived, from the British perspective, as a victory that confirmed the British imperial status in the post-WWII world. Even though…
San Francisco Bay and its Historic Coastal Defence Systems
Sitting precariously atop Devil’s Peak, just off Highway 1 in Mateo County, in the San Francisco Bay area, Little Devil’s side bunker is a lonely…
The Dog That Went on Missions To Bomb Germany And Became A National Hero
In the great tragedy of war, one often needs to find something on which to hold in the darkest moments. For a Czech Pilot at…
WWII Bomber Pilot Recounts Harrowing First Mission
Leonard Bence flew Lancaster bombers for the Royal Australian Air Force in WWII. He recently recounted his first mission over Germany during a trip to…
46,000 Belfast Recruits Volunteered for World War I
Approximately 46,000 volunteers for the British military came from Belfast in World War I. When war,commenced in 1914, it had direct implications for Ireland and…
SELF-PROPELLED ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNS OF THE SOVIET UNION – Review by Mark Barnes
I was on holiday in Hampshire with the former Mrs Barnes just prior to the birth of our eldest clone and it seemed only right…
Ghost Army may get Congressional Gold Medal
Two lawmakers are looking to recognize the American soldiers who used inflatable tanks and sound effects to fool the Nazis in World War II. They…
The Resolute Defense of Constantinople, 626 AD
At dawn, the leaders of the defense gazed out west from the walls of Constantinople. The two Byzantine commanders, Bonus and Sergius, did not speak…