Total Surprise! Outnumbered 10 to 1: German Paratroopers Took Down Belgian Fortress Eben-Emael
On the 10th of May 1940, German armed forces invaded Belgium. One of their most challenging targets was Eben-Emael, a modern fort on the Albert…
The Nazi Invasion of Norway – Hitler Tests the West
In 1940, Germany invaded neutral Norway. It was the first real test of the Allied military in Europe, one which would not go well for…
Fit Bits a New Military Security Nightmare
The modern mania for sharing information and uploading everything, especially personal fitness goals, to the web has turned into a nightmare for many otherwise security-conscious…
Tricky Business – Amazing Video & Photos of In-air Refueling and its Long History
Since its inception, in-air refueling has turned out to be an essential aspect of air force practice. Air forces around the world have adopted this…
The Mysterious Darwin Tunnels Two Are Even Abandoned in the Rainforest
Many people have heard the rumors about the tunnels under Darwin, Australia. Two are open to the public, but there may be as many as…
The Frustrating “Loss” in Vietnam: What are the reasons that the US lost the war?
More than forty years have passed since the end of the Vietnam War, easily the most controversial war the United States was ever involved in.…
What If We Had to do D-Day All Over Again: What Would it Look Like Today? – Video
In hindsight, peering through a modern lens, it’s easy to claim that the Allies were somehow destined to win World War II because their cause…
How Firearms Changed Japan’s Way of War
For most of its existence prior to the nineteenth century, Japan lived in relative isolation. Foreigners sporadically contacted the remote nation, but until 1853, the…
20 Specialist Armored Vehicles of World War Two
The Second World War saw massive numbers of armored vehicles deployed on all sides. While most were tanks, artillery, and transports, there were also lots…
Programs on the Influence of WWI on Hitler Highlight October Events at National WWI Museum and Memorial
Programs on the Influence of WWI on Hitler, the Catastrophic 1918-19 Influenza Outbreak and the Effect of WWI on American Jews Highlight October Events at…
Crazy British Major Defeats Tank Division with an Umbrella
There are legends surrounding every war, many of which are inventions of soldiers either terrified or bored depending on their circumstances. These inventions will often…
Want to Experience Being a Crew Member on a B17? Great Footage Too
It’s hard to imagine what World War II bomber pilots experienced during their service. A pilot’s work was a risky business. They battled not only…