Cache of World War Two Letters Tells the Story of a Passionate Long-Distance Romance
Gary Schwab, a reporter for the Charlotte Observer, was browsing eBay when he came across a package of 18 hand-written, WWII-era love letters. He was determined…
Hurricane Pilot Harry Newton – Shot Down During the WW2 Battle of Britain in 1940
Nicole Joubert, the manager and part owner of the Botley Hill Farmhouse, listened in fascination to the story of Harry Snow Newton, and when it…
Pacific-Theatre WWII Kittyhawks Display their Low-Altitude Prowess in this Awesome Video!
Two battle-hardened Kittyhawks showcased some daring maneuvers at the 2007 Classic Fighters airshow at Marlborough, Australia. Flying at racing speed to low altitudes, these two…
Chilling Drone Footage of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Notorious Nazi WW2 Death Camp
This chilling drone video was shot by the BBC and shows the enormity of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp as it is today – over 70…
Video Roundup – Top 5 Most Hardcore Snipers in History
5 of the most badass snipers in history! Including the beautiful but deadly Roza Shanina, civilian medal of honor winner Billy Dixon. The world record…
A Piece of History – Patton Museum at Fort Knox Opens Restored WWII Barracks to Visitors
Ft. Knox has opened a new exhibit that preserves and presents an important part of its history. The Patton Museum at Ft. Knox has restored…
4 Top Secret Nazi Weapons That Are Still Part Of Our Military Inventory
During World War Two Nazi research and development of military weapons, aircraft, vehicles and equipment took place on a massive scale. These projects were top…
Much More Than Code Talking – The Role of Native Americans in World War II
Native Americans made an enormous contribution to the World War II effort. Sadly, their involvement in the conflict is widely overlooked. Sometimes, they are portrayed…
23 Astonishing Images Of WW2 Nazi General Erwin Rommel and His Afrika Korps
The Afrika Korps or German Africa Corps was the German expeditionary force in Africa during the North African Campaign of World War II. First sent…
Major Cain, The One Man Tank Destroyer Who Was Awarded a VC For Actions At Arnhem
Major Robert Cain was awarded the Victoria Cross in the battle for Arnhem. He was the sole recipient, out of the five Victoria Crosses awarded during…
15 Cool B-29 Superfortress Facts!
Quickfire, 15 B-29 Superfortress facts that you may not know! 1) There were 3,970 B-29s produced between 1943 and 1946. 2) The B-29 was one…
The Four Phases Of The Battle of Britain Explained
History likes to paint Britain as the tiny country that, against all odds, somehow resisted the superior military might of Nazi Germany during WWII. But…