Battle of the Pacific; Tanks in the Philippines 1944-45; Raf Fighters vs Ju 87 Stuka; Wilde Sau Nightfighters; Philippines 1944; Son Tay 1970
Being there . . . in such limited word-print space, favorite buffs, enthusiasts, and aficionados,that this bibliophile, lover of books, promises to write less Foreword, allowing the freed-upmiles of extra…
Few Stills from upcoming War Movie Wolf Hound (2019)
Wolf Hound is an upcoming World War II movie based on the real life German program “KG 200” (Kampfgeschwader 200, a German Luftwaffe special operations unit during carried out especially…
Being there . . . . to sit among the OKW Oberkommando der Wehrmacht
Being there . . . . to sit among the OKW Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (The German Armed Forces High Command) strategic planning masterminds to examine and establish new principles of…
Pfc. John H. Walker Missing in 1944 at Hürtgen Forest has been located
The DPAA has announced today that Army Pfc. John H. Walker, missing since November 1944 at Hürtgen Forest (“Hürtgenwald”) during World War II, has now been accounted for after being…
Memorial for Fallen Soldiers in Klessin during World War 2 seeking Funds
Wuhdener Heimatverein is calling for donations to create and erect a memorial park for fallen soldiers of both te German and Soviet Army that fell here in 1945. The memorial…
The Petite Curies of World War One
Marie Curie – Second from right Marie Curie may be one of the world’s best-known scientists, but some of her most important work took place not in the laboratory, but…
Sniping Rifles in the war against Japan 1941-45
Review by Martin Koenigsberg Sniping Rifles in the War Against Japan 1941-45, pretty much goes like the title tells you. John Walter, the author is a weapons expert and military…
The Irony of the Treaty of Versailles
U.S. Newspaper, November 11, 1918. Signed on June 28, 1919, the Treaty of Versailles officially ended the First World War and became the catalyst for the Second. The Paris Peace…
Hitler’s Father, Hitler’s Nest of Vipers
Hitler’s father was an Austrian customs officer. About his papa’s role as an educator, Hitlerwrote, “He laid down when the basis for a future that neither he nor I had…
14 Best Gift Ideas For History Buffs
Are you looking for the best gift ideas for history buffs? There are numerous opportunities to give gifts to loved ones throughout the year. If you have a history geek…
Jimmy Stewart Earned His Wings in World War 2
When Colonel Samuel Jackson returned home to Apollo, Pennsylvania after fighting for the Union in the Civil War, he settled down to become a leading citizen in the community. His…
The Strategists; Break Contact Continue Mission; Cassino ’44; Valhalla Boys
Being there . . . for four newly published military titles (four arrived within five days last week),two dealing with complex World War II subjects, the other two with more…
Dambuster – In – Chief, The Life of Air Chief Marshal Sir Ralph Cochrane
Dambuster – In – Chief, The Life of Air Chief Marshal Sir Ralph Cochrane, by Richard Mead, Casemate Publishing; Pen and Sword AVIATION Books, Limited; 309 pages, $49.95 Publisher’s Summary:…
Commingling Casemate’s “Catch-22” nostalgic humor; reflections on advocating for America’s veterans; and a machine gunner’s fight from Normandy to Victory.
Fancying Casemate’s “Summer Blend of Fascinating Reads”: a .30 caliber machine gunner with God atop is shoulder; learning the true identities of “Catch-22’s” satiric caricatures; and how to advocate for…
Italian Aces of World War I
Paolo Varriale. Italian Aces of World War I. Osprey Aircraft of the Aces Series, 89. New York: Osprey, 2009. Paperback, illustrated, 104pp. Review by Peter L. Belmonte There is not…
Being there . . . . April 29, 1945, with Berlin pounded into rubble, Hitler, having realized defeat was inevitable, and with no place to hide, simultaneously gulped cyanide and shot himself through the mouth . . .
Three Spellbinding Authoritative New Books Describe Nazi Germany’s Death Throes Reviewed and Recommended by Don DeNevi Millions upon millions upon millions of deaths deserve notices of sad recognition, biographical sketches,…
Trailer of Upcoming Drama “The Keeper” – True Story of Bert Trautmann
An extraordinary tale of love, forgiveness and overcoming the odds, The Keeper tells the incredible true story of footballing legend Bert Trautmann. The Keeper will be released in UK cinemas…
Gavin At War: The World War II Diary of Lieutenant General James M. Gavin, edited and annotated by Lewis Sorley
General Gavin is a legend among American paratroopers, leading the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment and later the 82ndAirborne Division in four combat jumps in the European Theater during World War…
THE RUGER MINI 14-THE OTHER ASSAULT RIFLE
Article by Nick Jacobellis The first time I trained with a Ruger Mini 14 was while serving as a U.S. Customs Patrol Officer back in the 1980s. When I…
Being there . . . in ’44 and ’45 when America’s combat heroes began to turn The Tide
Reviewed and highly recommended by Don DeNevi Part One . . .Today …
Foyle’s War (2002)
[junkie-toggle title=”Season 1 – 8″ state=”closed”] Coming soon … [/junkie-toggle] Title Foyle’s War Country UK Production Co. Greenlit Productions, Paddock Productions Creators Anthony Horowitz Cast Michael Kitchen, Honeysuckle Weeks, Anthony…
Poland marks 80th Anniversary of the Outbreak of World War 2
“I bow my head before the victims of the attack on Wielun. I bow my head before the Polish victims of Germany’s tyranny. And I ask forgiveness,” said German President…
U.S. Navy Attack Aircraft 1920-2020; US Attack Aviation
In 1917, when Billy Mitchell was told Captain Manfred Baron von Richthofen’s opinion of aircombat, ‘’. . . find the enemy and shoot him down, anything else is nonsense.”, he…
The Best Films About World War II Ever Existed
It is no news that history is a very crucial part of life. We all know that understanding the past is very important if we must shape the future and…
Cambridge Spies (2003)
[junkie-toggle title=”Season 1″ state=”closed”] Episode 1 At Cambridge in the 1930s, don Anthony Blunt and student Guy Burgess recruit fellow students Kim Philby and Donald Maclean to fight fascism by…
Authentic Sherman Tank from 1943 for sale on ebaY!
There’s an authentic Sherman tank M4A1 for sale on ebaY and if your pockets are deeper than the current bid of $195,000 (although reserve still has not been met), it…
The Death of a Sherman Tank and her crew on Okinawa, 1945
This sad footage shows an USMC M4A3 Sherman Tank of the 6th Tank Battalion burning after hitting a heavy Japanese IED – typically an aircraft bomb or artillery shell in…
REVIEW: Stauffenberg – Symbol of Resistance – The Man who almost killed Hitler
Wolfgang’s book covers the story of Colonel Stauffenberg’s plot to overthrow Hitler’s regime and his assassination attempt on Hitler. A conspiracy that started early in World War II but did…
Profane Angel
“PROFANE ANGEL – – The Life and Career of CAROLE LOMBARD”, by Jerry Vermilye. McFarland& Company., Publishers, Jefferson, North Carolina: 2024, 177 pages, 5 ¾”x 8 ¾”; softcover;$39.95. Visit, www.mcfarlandpub.com.Reviewed…
REVIEW: History of Terror IRGUN Revisionist Zionism 1931-1948
An excellent historical record of the IRGUN. A right-wing component of the Likud Party with a controversial history. A key book to understanding the formation of the IRGUN and the…
REVIEW: Images of War – The Battle for Arnhem 1944-1945
Book Review of Images of War– The Battle for Arnhem 1944-1945 by author Anthony Tucker-Jones. Pen and Sword Publishing. An excellent catalog of images related to the tragic Operation Market…
Lockheed Model 9b Orion: The Swiss Revolution Book Review
Review by Martin Koenigsberg A lovely little book about a lovely little airplane. In this book, Rob J. M. Mulder, a writer, and publisher of aviation titles tell the story…
The Forgotten Stretcher-Bearers during World War I
When America sends sons and daughters into combat not all will return unscathed, and some will die. When a member of the United States military is injured in combat, it…
Our Ancient Faith; Tubby; The Second Sun; By Water Beneath the Walls; The Fighting Fathers; The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum; Falling in Love at the Movies; The White Ladder; Hiroshima; Mers El-Kebir 1940
Being there . . . . for this reviewer’s sampling of the Best Book Buys for Christmas and the NewYear – – several of America’s finest publishers have lined up…
REVIEW: My Way (2011) – Immense Action World War II Movie
My Way (2011), a South Korean World War II movie, and apparently being one of the most expensive Korean films ever made with a budget of ₩28 billion (US$24 million),…
The Last Fighter Pilot: The True Story of the Final Combat Mission of World War II
Remembering the final combat mission of WWII – and the boys who flew it On Aug. 15, 1945, while the Allies waited to hear if Japan would surrender, 21-year-old Captain…
Has the USS Johnston (DD-557) been discovered?
On October 30, 2019, it was announced that the wreckage of USS Johnston (DD-557) most likely has been located by the research vessel RV Petrel of Vulcan Inc. It is…
American Lions
unpacked, the Italians in Northeastern Italy were screaming, “Put the Americans in!”, especiallysince their General Headquarters and camp were in Treviso, near Venice, so near the ArmisticeLine with Austria-Hungary. Further…
Hitler’s Death Trains; Liberation of Nazi Concentration Camps
Said five-star General Dwight D. Eisenhower, unquestionably the single most importantmilitary figure of World War II, on a visit to the Ohrdruf concentration camp on April 12, 1945,“The things I…
REVIEW: Hitler’s Germany: The Birth of Extremism by Tim Heath
Tim Heath’s book covers the story of three German families as World War I ends. The German economy and society fell into a horrible position of blaming their situation on…
Stanisława Leszczyńska: The Midwife Who Saved More Than 3,000 at Auschwitz
The story of Stanisława Leszczyńska is one that revolves not only around the horrors of the Holocaust, but also around Catholicism and the Polish people of the day. Leszczyńska’s account…
Badges of the Regular Infantry, 1914-1918. South Yorkshire, UK
David Bilton. Badges of the Regular Infantry, 1914-1918. South Yorkshire, UK: Pen & Sword Military, 2021. Hardcover, illustrated, 302pp. ISBN: 1526758024. Review by Peter L. Belmonte The British Regulars, the…
Battlescapes- The Impact of Terrain on War and Military Strategy
Review by Martin Koenigsberg Ian D Rotherham is a professor of Environmental Geography, and a writer on all things geographic and cultural . In Battlescapes, he takes on Geography in…
US Naval Aviation 1945-2003
Review by Martin Koenigberg Just finished my 99th Book Review of the Year!! I totally loved this book, but not just to be reminded of when F-4 Phantoms and F-14…
Arnhem The Fight to Sustain
“Amateurs talk tactics, professionals talk logistics.” This quote is attributed to General Omar Bradley, although it is not verified he ever said it. Regardless, the quote highlights the importance of…
Bill Mauldin and the Dogface
Bill Mauldin once said that the infantryman “gives more and gets less than anybody else.” He knew this from his experience on the front lines with K Company, 180th Infantry…
Napola also known as Before the Fall (2004)
In 1942, Friedrich Weimer’s boxing skills get him an appointment to a National Political Academy (NaPolA) – high schools that produce Nazi elite. Over his father’s objections, Friedrich enrolls, seeing…
Pearl; Napoleon’s Undefeated Marshal; Burn, Bomb, Destroy; Che Guevara; The English Civil War; V-1 Flying Bomb Campaign
Being there . . . . with Yuletide on the horizon cascading toward us at record speed, best weshop now lest we’re left with only socks and smiles to present…
The Eternal Zero also known as Eien no 0 (2015)
[junkie-toggle title=”Season 1″ state=”closed”] Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3[/junkie-toggle] Title Eien no 0 also known as The Eternal Zero Country Japan Production Co. TV Tokyo Creators Cast Osamu Mukai, Mikako…
