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…
The Reluctant Hero Who was awarded a Victoria Cross… Twice
The Victoria Cross is Britain’s highest award for military valor, and only three people have received it twice. One was so incredible, in fact, he…
The First Medal of Honor Recipient of WW2 Stood His Ground at Pearl Harbor
It is fitting in a war which would require inexplicable gallantry to win that it would begin with actions worthy of the nation’s highest military…
A Race for Superiority – The Sources of Military Intelligence in World War Two
During the Second World War, military intelligence came into its own in a way it never had before. The increasing speed, scale, and complexity of…
The Haitian Revolution: A Rare and Brutal Act of Liberation
The Haitian revolution is one of the most remarkable revolts in history. Unlike most revolutions, it was driven not by the middle classes but by…
The Battle of Issus: A Close Call in a Campaign of Conquest
In 333 BC, Alexander the Great defeated the Achaemenid King Darius III at the Battle of Issus. It was the beginning of the end for…
Rampaging through history with new book about the Vikings – Review by David D. Kindy
“Northmen: The Viking Saga, AD 793-1241” By John Haywood Reviewed By Guest Blogger David D. Kindy For nearly 500 years, the Vikings were the scourge of much…
How One Man Seized Control of the Roman Empire and Founded a Dynasty
Constantine the First, also known as Constantine the Great, was one of Rome’s most capable rulers. Rising to power in the early fourth century, he…
This Highly-Decorated American Hero Was Nearly Awarded A Third Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is America’s greatest military award for acts of valor. Nineteen people have received it twice. However, one man was about to…
Seven Reasons Why Britain was Unprepared for World War Two
In retrospect, the outbreak of the Second World War seems both obvious and inevitable. However, to many people at the time, particularly in Britain, there…