Historian Finds Proof That Glenn Miller Was Not Killed by RAF Bombers
Glenn Miller, the popular big band leader from the United States, died when the plane he was in crashed over the English Channel in 1944…
The Shortest Wars In Military History
Though many wars throughout human history have dragged on for years, others ended far sooner. In fact, the results of some of the quickest wars…
The 100 Days – Napoleon Returns From Exile, Rallying an Army With His Words Alone
The ranks opened suddenly, and a figure stepped into view. He was taller than many of his enemies described him. Taller and leaner, the angles of…
Irish Guard – Awarded Victoria Cross For Single-Handedly Charging over 100 German Soldiers and Sending Them All into Retreat
Many men had many a war story or two to tell their grandchildren by the end of the 2nd World War. But it is unknown…
Architect of Marines WWII Strategy, General Holland “Howling Mad” Smith Sure Knew How to Stick It to the Army and Navy
Inter-service rivalry is kind of a thing within the military and while many would compare it to a fight amongst brothers, let us not forget…
The Lesser Known Custer Brother Picked up Two Medals of Honor in One Week
The name Custer in military history is usually associated with a disaster. General George Custer’s expedition during the Indian Wars famously ended in his last…
These Were The Last Two German U-boats To Surrender In WW2
Throughout the Second World War, U-boats played a critical role in Germany’s warfare strategy. This was especially so during the Battle of the Atlantic, which lasted…
Hans Frank, the Butcher of Occupied Poland
The German invasion of Poland in September of 1939 caused countless repercussions that spanned the duration of World War II and the years that followed.…
Famous Firearms from History
The Dreyse Needle Gun The great needle gun was the first bolt-action breech-loading rifle in history. It gave the Prussian army a huge advantage during…
This “Rosie The Riveter” Kept Going For 97 Years
“Rosie the Riveter” refers to women who worked in factories during WWII, replacing the men who had been drafted or had joined the military. Priscilla…
Help Needed in Saving a D-Day Hero: Landing Craft Tank 7074
The National Museum of the Royal Navy is working with the D-Day Museum to save one of the last surviving Second World War, D-Day Landing…
Tom Hanks’ upcoming WW2 epic is looking for extras
Tom Hanks has had an impressive acting career spanning decades. One of his most memorable roles was in Saving Private Ryan. He played a company…