The Deadly Defiant, A Game-Changing British Warplane in WW2
The 1930s were an age of aeronautical experimentation. All around the world air forces were trying new and fascinating designs, searching for the perfect combination…
Korean War: Chipyong-Ni – One Of The Greatest Regimental Defense Actions In Military History
The Battle of Chipyong-ni has been labeled as ‘the Gettysburg of the Korean War’ and has been singled out as one of the greatest regimental…
Some German Soldiers Did Not Surrender Until Months After the End of WW2
Germany finally capitulated on May 8th, 1945, leaving Europe in ruins, but at peace once again. First, Alfred Jodl prepared the ground by signing the…
A WWII Bunker Discovered in Serbia Is Being Torn Down To Be Replaced By A Supermarket!
Construction workers in Serbia found a surprising discovery. While they were digging foundations for the future supermarket in the Belgrade (capital of Serbia) suburban settlement…
Historians Record Memories Of World War Two In Papua New Guinea
Historians from Papua New Guinea recently visited a critical World War II battle site and recorded interviews with residents who witnessed the fight. The team…
Survivor Of Hell On Earth At Bataan Celebrates 100th Birthday In California
Ramon Regalado’s smile was as wide as the Grand Canyon when he saw family, friends, and representatives from the Veteran’s Administration gathered together, on the…
Simo Häyhä Was The Deadliest Sniper in History, He Was Called The White Death
There have been many great snipers in history and who can take the title of the greatest is a topic of debate. However, if you…
5 Quick Facts About Japan’s Deadly WW2 Kamikaze Pilots
A major turning point in the Second World War was the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Not only did December 7th, 1941 see the death…
Two Months After Enlisting This Digger Was Awarded The VC At Gallipoli
The Battle of Gallipoli was an especially brutal campaign that took place over eight months during 1915-1916. It made heroes of many men, but William…
Super Weapons That Actually Saw Service During WWII
During WWII, the Nazi Germans were developing a wide range of superweapons that would turn the tide and ensure ultimate victory. Most of them never made…
The WW2 Naval Battle of Savo Island in the Pacific
The Battle of Savo Island began on August 8th, 1942, and came to a close on August 9th, 1942. It was a brutal battle of…
The Titanic Battle of WWI Luxury Liners: Fancy Spas and Explosive Shells
It’s hard to imagine a massive cruise ship ever being converted into a naval vessel for war. Think of the largest cruise ships today, complete…