Famous Celebrities Who Risked Their Lives For Their Countries In Wartime
Many famous actors and entertainers achieved their fame on stage or in Hollywood, but some had eventful and remarkable lives before they entered the public…
These Movies And TV Shows Took Inspiration From By Real Wars
From HBO’s Band of Brothers to Ridley Scott’s, Kingdom of Heaven, many movies and TV shows are obviously based on historical facts. Some have used…
Nazi Zombies – A New Chapter in the Call of Duty Series
Even when shooting for realism and historical accuracy, the developers behind the Call of Duty games have never been known to shy away from fantasy.…
British Intelligence – Transforming Aerial Reconnaissance in World War Two
Like other European nations, the British discovered the value of photo-reconnaissance (PR) during the First World War. Seeing a new way to learn about the…
Tony Stein – The Inventive Warrior – An amazing American Marine in WW2
Brawn is nothing without brains. When the two are put together, amazing things can happen, but when they come together in a Marine, the results…
Battle of WWI merchant raiders: HMS Alcantara v SMS Greif
On February 27, 1916, the Norwegian cargo ship Rena steamed out of Cuxhaven on Germany’s North Sea coast. In peacetime, this would not have been…
Persia – One of the most Fearsome Militaries of the Ancient World
Around 550 BC, the Persians rose to power in the Middle East. Having overthrown the last King of the Medes, Cyrus the Great of Persia…
The most decorated Marine in United States history – Chesty Puller, American Hero
“Chesty” Puller is the most decorated Marine in United States history. Heroic service in Haiti, Nicaragua, the Second World War, and the Korean War earned…
Thaman Gurung, V.C. – A Brave Gurkha Gives His Life To Save His Comrades In WW2
Since their first interactions with the British East India Company in 1814, the Gurkhas are renowned for their bravery and skill in combat. These Nepalese…
On Sale From Platinum Fighter Sales – 1944 Hawker Hurricane Mk IV – Amazing Photos
SPECIFICATIONS 1944 Hawker Hurricane Mk IV s/n KZ321 CF-TPM £1,695,000 Airframe: 158 hours Total Time since restoration by Hawker Restorations – 2003 Engine: Packard Merlin 500/29 158 SMOH…
The Officials Who Hindered Britain’s Readiness for World War Two
In 1939, Britain was poorly prepared for war. Although some people in power had foreseen a conflict with Germany, others had not. For a range…
Learning the Luftwaffe’s Secrets: How Intelligence Gathering Shaped the Battle of Britain
In WWII the Battle of Britain was fought in the air. A victory was achieved through the skill and courage of the rightly revered fighter…