The History of the Hippodrome in Constantinople
The Romans were fervent followers of chariot racing. While the movie Ben Hur provides us with a modern interpretation of the sport, the actual events…
Victoria Cross Hero: The One Man Tank Destroyer at Arnhem
“Most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy.” This…
A Lone Unidentified Mustang Pilot ‘held off 30 fighters from attacking a squadron of B-17s for over half an hour’
There were a lot of heroes who emerged from World War II: soldiers, pilots, sailors, and more. One of them – James Howard – wasn’t…
Operation Citadel & The Battle Of Kursk: Biggest Tank Clash of All Time
No battle of World War II has been more discussed – or debated – than the Battle of Kursk, which was part of Hitler’s “Operation…
Soviet Women Tankers who Carried Destruction to the Nazis
During the Second World War, a large number of women fought in the ranks of the Red Army. At different times, their numbers ranged from…
Americans Should Remember China’s Contribution to Freedom by Bravely Fighting Japan
History often makes strange bedfellows. After Hitler invaded Russia, Churchill said that he would make a favorable comment about the devil if Hitler invaded Hell.…
The Rose – SOE Agent Eileen Nearne Survived the Gestapo & Helped Expose V-1 Rockets
On September 2, 2010, an 89-year-old woman’s body was discovered in a modest apartment in the British town of Torquay, Devon. She appeared to have…
The Real Rambo, America’s Neglected Warrior, Driving With One Hand & Shooting With The Other – 200 Lay Dead
Llewellyn Morris “Al” Chilson was born on April Fools’ Day, 1 April 1920, in Dayton, Ohio to a World War I veteran. The Chilson family later…
From a Florida Swamp to the Netherlands – The Final Destination of a Douglas DC-3/ Dakota
Autumn 2018, The final flight of a Douglas DC-3/ Dakota from the Florida Swamps to Madurodam, the insider’s story On the 23rd of Oct. 2018,…
2 Wars, 3 Continents Before Earning American Citizenship – Fight, Flight, & Flourish
There are many things to be learned from personal stories – stories that bring history to life. That is certainly the case when I think…
The A-10 Warthog: How do You Improve the Best Close Combat Jet Ever?
The United States Air Force is considering whether to continue with, modify, or replace the venerable A-10 close-air-support aircraft, fondly nicknamed “Warthog,” which was first…
Best Tank of WWII? – T-34 in Photos
Hailed as a superior design by both friends and foes, the legendary Soviet T-34 medium tank raised the bar in armored warfare for generations to…