The Sack Of Baghdad In 1258 – One Of The Bloodiest Days In Human History
When we think of the darkest, most bloody days of human history, our minds inevitably turn to the horrors of modern warfare. We think of…
‘It was our war’ – Veteran Describes Service With U.S. Navy Seabees in WW2
The summer of 1942 should have been a joyous period and full of prospects for Charles “C.B.” Smith, who had recently graduated from high school.…
First Female Fighter Pilot in American History Honored at Funeral
Historically, women in the American Armed Forces were relegated and confined to clerical jobs and other posts that offer little advancement within the military. But…
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…