At the end of World War II, as the Soviet Army advanced towards Germany, millions of German civilians fled towards the west. The situation at the Polish ports was dire; ships were overloaded with people and their belongings, creating a chaotic scene. Off the coast, Soviet submarines lay in wait, ready to attack. In one […]
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During World War II, the submarine HMS Perseus was on a mission to disrupt German shipping in the Mediterranean Sea. However, on December 6, 1941, the submarine struck a mine and sank. Only one crew member, John Capes survived the disaster. The story of the Perseus Survivor is a docudrama that reveals the events leading […]
In the early years of WWII, the British Royal Air Force (RAF) was fighting a losing battle against the German Luftwaffe. The RAF desperately needed a fighter plane that could match the performance of the German Messerschmitt Bf 109, which was the most advanced fighter plane at the time. In 1940, the British Purchasing Commission […]
During World War II, the Blitzkrieg was a new form of warfare that relied on speed, surprise, and overwhelming force. Germany’s use of Blitzkrieg tactics was instrumental in the early stages of the war, allowing them to quickly defeat their opponents and expand their territories. In this article, we will explore the Blitzkrieg in statistics […]
During World War II, the British Royal Air Force (RAF) faced a daunting challenge: to destroy the great dams of Germany and cripple its industrial capacity. This was no easy task, as the dams were heavily fortified and protected by anti-aircraft guns. But a crack team of 133 young airmen, led by Wing Commander Guy […]
During World War II, the Italian Campaign was a key theatre of operations in Europe, and Canadian forces played a vital role in its success. After the Allied invasion of Sicily in 1943, the Canadian Army joined the fight in Italy, and their efforts played a significant part in driving the Germans out of the […]
Operation Desert Storm was a military campaign that lasted for six weeks between January and February 1991. It was initiated by a coalition of 35 countries, led by the United States, to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation. The campaign was marked by several daring air raids, and many pilots risked their lives to carry out […]
In the final months of World War II in Europe, the Axis powers found themselves facing the overwhelming strength of the Allied forces on their own turf. The end of the war was a foregone conclusion, but it was marked by strategic errors and overstretched resources on the part of the Axis powers, as well […]
Belton House, located near the town of Grantham in Lincolnshire, England, served as a training ground for thousands of men who would go on to fight in World War I. Among them were members of the Machine Gun Corps, a specialized unit that played a crucial role in the war effort. The Machine Gun Corps […]
Britain has a rich history in the aviation industry, with a long list of influential engineers and designers who have shaped the course of aeronautic history. From the first designs of Sir George Cayley to the cutting-edge technology of today, Britain’s contributions have been pivotal in the development of the modern airplane. Sir George Cayley […]
In the early years of World War II, North Africa was a crucial battleground between the Axis and Allied forces. By 1942, the German Afrika Corps, led by the famed General Erwin Rommel, had been pushed back to Tunisia, where they would make their last stand against the advancing Allied forces. It was in this […]
It has been 80 years since Amelia Earhart disappeared while attempting to become the first woman to fly around the world. Despite extensive search efforts and investigations, her plane was never found, and her fate remains a mystery to this day. However, the legacy of Amelia Earhart has lived on through her beloved sister, Grace […]
During World War II, the Lancaster Bomber became an iconic symbol of Britain’s determination to resist Nazi aggression. This legendary aircraft played a vital role in the war effort, conducting countless bombing missions across Europe and beyond. But how did the Lancaster Bomber become so iconic, and what made it such an effective weapon of […]
The Great War marked a turning point in European history, unleashing a wave of nationalism and political upheaval that would shape the continent for decades to come. One hundred years on, it is worth examining the enduring legacy it has left on Britain and Europe. Travelling to locations across Europe, from Slovenia to the Sudetenland, […]
The Soviet Union’s war machine played a crucial role in the defeat of Nazi Germany during World War II. However, its development was not without its dark history. Under Stalin’s leadership, the Soviet Union became a highly industrialized nation, with a focus on building up its military capabilities. This led to the creation of massive […]
When one thinks of the Pacific Campaign in World War II, images of naval battles, island hopping, and intense air combat come to mind. However, many people don’t realize the pivotal role played by armoured units, particularly U.S. Marine tanks, in the Pacific theater. These tanks provided crucial support to infantry troops, helped to neutralize […]
Introduction From the Wright Brothers to modern day drones, the United States has always been at the forefront of military aviation technology. Over the past century, American military aviation has seen tremendous advancements, ranging from the Sopwith Camel to the Apache helicopter, and the F-16 to the Harrier Jump Jet. In this article, we will […]
Operation Chastise, also known as the Dambusters raid, was a daring mission carried out by the Royal Air Force (RAF) during World War II. The objective of the mission was to destroy several dams in the Ruhr Valley, a key industrial region in Germany, by using a new weapon known as the bouncing bomb. The […]
Simon Wiesenthal, one of the most well-known Nazi hunters of the 20th century, once said, “When history looks back, I want people to know that the Nazis could not kill millions of people with impunity.” Wiesenthal dedicated his life to hunting down Nazi war criminals, but he was not the only one. In fact, there […]
World War I, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1918. It involved many of the world’s major powers, divided into two opposing military alliances, and resulted in the deaths of an estimated 9 million soldiers and 7 million civilians. The war had a profound impact on […]
In 1960, Adolf Eichmann, one of the most notorious Nazi war criminals, was living incognito in Argentina with his family under the alias Riccardo Klement. Eichmann was known as the architect of Hitler’s “final solution” and was directly responsible for the murder of six million Jews. He was now himself a hunted man. Eichmann’s life […]
Dr. Joseph Mengele, also known as the ‘Angel of Death’, was one of the most notorious Nazi war criminals. He is infamous for his sadistic and perverse medical experiments on prisoners at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. After the end of World War II, Mengele escaped to Buenos Aires, where he lived under a false identity […]
In the final stages of World War II, Canadian forces played a pivotal role in a tank operation that would prove to be a major turning point in the conflict. This operation, known as the Battle of the Hochwald Gap, was a critical step in opening up the German heartland to Allied forces. The Hochwald […]
In the fall of 1940, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was running for his third term of office. He knew that America’s entry into World War II was all but inevitable, but the American public did not want war. Roosevelt needed a way to change public opinion and garner support for the war effort. Meanwhile, across […]
World War II was a global conflict that required massive amounts of resources and production to sustain. The United States played a crucial role in the Allied victory, thanks in large part to its ability to out-produce the rest of the world. American factories were able to produce vast quantities of military equipment, from tanks […]
The battle of Stalingrad in 1942 is widely regarded as one of the most significant battles in World War II. It was a major turning point in the war and marked the first time that the German army suffered a significant defeat on the Eastern Front. The battle lasted for months and was characterized by […]
In the spring of 1940, the world witnessed a new style of warfare. The Germans had developed an innovative tactic known as ‘Blitzkrieg,’ which involved the use of fast-moving tanks and aircraft, combined with infantry, to quickly overwhelm an enemy. The result was lightning-fast victories, which left the world stunned. The first country to fall […]
Michael Wittmann was a German tank commander during World War II and one of the most notorious figures of the war. Wittmann participated in many of the greatest tank battles of all time and was responsible for destroying hundreds of enemy tanks and other vehicles. He was considered one of Hitler’s secret weapons, and his […]
The Humvee, also known as the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), remains one of America’s most versatile mobile military vehicles. But the history of the armored truck and armored vehicles, in general, has played an absolutely vital role in the military success of America and the West. Armored vehicles have been used in warfare […]
World War One was a brutal and deadly conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1918. It claimed the lives of millions of soldiers and civilians alike, and left an indelible mark on the world. While the bravery and heroism of the soldiers who fought in the war is well-known, there is another side to the […]