The 4-Legged German who Flew Against the Luftwaffe
There are few friends more steadfastly loyal than those of the canine variety. During the Second World War, a German Shepherd named Antis proved his…
Why were American Sailors Kidnapped by the Royal Navy?
It may seem hard to believe, but there was a time when the British Royal Navy asserted the right simply to capture American sailors and…
When Iceland Wanted To Remain Neutral In WW2, Britain Had Other Ideas
Iceland is a beautiful and unique country situated in the North Atlantic somewhere between the British Isles and Greenland. The island is riddled with…
Pop Idol Appologise Over Thai Girl Band Swastika Shock
In recent weeks, it has been reported that there has been a rise in young people around the world who have had little or no…
Medical Advances Of The American Civil War We Still Use Today
There are many misconceptions about the medical treatment received by soldiers during the Civil War. Contemporary newspapers often carried exaggerated tales and horror stories…
Crew Finds USS Hornet in a Graveyard of WWII Ships
Ship Launched Doolittle Raid, Helped Win the Battle of Midway Discovery Made by Expedition Team aboard Paul G. Allen’s R/V Petrel Wreckage of the World…
The “Ceramic Grenade”: Japan’s last-ditch weapon of WWII
Grenades have long been used in warfare across the world. However, their manufacture requires certain industrial materials and production lines. In the closing stages of…
With Suicidal Courage. US Commander Charges at Japanese Warships.
“This will be a fight against overwhelming odds from which survival cannot be expected. We will do what damage we can.” These were reportedly the…
“White Lily of Stalingrad” & The Valiant Women Pilots of The Soviet Union
In the Second World War, about 800,000 women of the Soviet Union took part. Most of them served in hospitals and communications units or as…
Famous Cellist Frieda Belinfante Dressed as a Man to Save Jews
Frieda Belinfante was a woman who, blessed with immense musical talent, seemed destined for greatness – at least until the Nazi occupation of Holland in…
The Super Fighter That Never Was – The Heinkel 113
In 1939, a German combat aircraft set a world speed record. The new Heinkel fighter appeared to be a fearsome addition to the Luftwaffe –…
The Louisiana Native Guards – The First African-American Civil War Unit To Go Into Battle
While the far more well-known 54th Massachusetts Infantry regiment is usually portrayed as the first African-American unit of the American Civil War to have seen…