The Battle of Crete
Crete might be an idyllic tourist island now, but during a 12-day period in May 1941 a mixed force of British, Australian, New Zealand and…
Korea: Marine Manned Machinegun Alone – Found Dead Next Morning With Over 200 Dead Enemies Around Him
The history of war is comprised of many occupational specialties necessary for military victory. Within the culture of Military Service, one would often find rivalries…
Watch The USS Ogden Get Hit By Harpoon & Naval Strike Missiles in A SinkEx
In this 2014 video, the former USS Ogden (LPD 5) takes a harpoon missile strike from the Republic of Korea’s submarine LeeSunSin (SS 068) and…
Ready to cry? Amazing images of the war dump – Million Dollar Point
In the South Western Pacific Ocean, there is an island that is part of the Vanuatu archipelago, called Espírito Santo. Just off the coast of…
How Scipio Defeated Hannibal And His Elephants and Earned the Name Africanus
Scipio Africanus was only of the most talented generals in the ancient world. He was barely an adult when Hannibal invaded Italy. He fought in…
World War Two veteran recalls days as a musician on the USS West Virginia
A new series made for video has documented how people across the US are making a difference in a positive way to the communities and…
How Japan’s Citizens took Part in Helping Jewish Refugees – Saving Countless Lives
During World War II, there was one Japanese tourist who did the unthinkable. When Europeans were seeking shelter from the Nazis, Tatsuo Osako was there…
TANK – Review by Mark Barnes
Regulars will know that I have a view on books like this one. To my mind, they can set themselves up for all manner of…
Delaware River Crossing Celebrated by 63rd Year Re-Enactment
Every year on Christmas Day, a group of re-enactors make their voyage across the Delaware River to commemorate George Washington’s crossing from Pennsylvania to New…
1453: The Fall of Constantinople and the end of the Roman Empire
The Roman Empire didn’t end with the 476 depositions of the Western Emperor Romulus or the Fall of Rome. It continued with solid momentum in…
Strange: In WWII Pigeons Were Used To Guide Missles
Pigeons aren’t birds known for their skill, their intelligence, or even their friendly demeanor. To most people, pigeons are nothing more than a bird seen…
‘The most intact U-boat wreck I’ve ever seen’ U-Boat Hunter Innes McCartney – The Discovery of U778
German submarine U-778 was a Type VIIC U-boat built for Nazi Germany’s Kriegsmarine in World War II. She only completed one combat patrol and sank…