Bovington Tank Museum: The Tank Factory – By World Of Tanks
Reminiscing about the first experiences with The Tank museum I recall my very first visit to The Tank Museum in Bovington way back in 1982.…
World War Two’s Long Struggle for New Guinea
When the Japanese invaded New Guinea in early 1942, they began a struggle for control of the island which would last until the end of…
When An Israeli Air Force F-15 Landed Safely With Only One Wing
In 1983, on the 1st May, in the middle of an air combat session by the Israeli Air Force taking place in the Negev, an…
Top 5 Submachine Guns
The submachine gun is falling quickly into obsolescence, but they still fill a few important roles and are incredibly fun to shoot. In this episode…
Joachim Peiper’s Atrocities Against Allied Troops: When Intimidation Failed
The forces of Nazi Germany are infamous for the atrocities they committed. The SS, who played a dual role, both acting as frontline troops and…
The Picture Has Become Iconic, But What Happened in this Fallujah House is Legendary
Every war has its iconic pictures that will forever resonate in the minds of the public and most certainly of the men who fought it. …
Being a Footsoldier in Ancient Battles; A Frontline View of Victory
What was it actually like to fight with the heavy infantry on an ancient battlefield? The average person has their views shaped by Hollywood, but…
Confusion over the Trial of a SS medic from Auschwitz
This week the trial of a medic who served at Auschwitz is verging on collapse when the accused, 95-year-old, Hubert Zafke, was declared unfit to stand trial…
School Pupils Visit World War I Battlegrounds in Belgium and France
The History of WW I is very important for children today. Our age is still shaped by that horrific event. The younger generation often familiar…
Despatch Rider On The Western Front 1915 – 18 – Review by Wayne Osborne
It’s occurred to me over the last few months that diary keeping was frowned upon and against regulations during a large part of the Great…
War Veterans and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Those who survived a war, are often scarred for life by their experiences. Many suffer problems, including the condition known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder…
Over 70 Years After The Battle, WWII Vet Awarded Silver Battle Star
Robert Barcus, a decorated WWII veteran, realized after being discharged from service that he was due one more award. The army had failed to award him…