Ben Affleck to direct and star in new World War II Movie “Ghost Army”
Ben Affleck, known for his roles in Pearl Harbor; Justice League, Suicide Squad etc., will be directing and starring in the upcoming World War II movie “Ghost Army”, which is…
REVIEW: Otto Skorzeny – The Devil’s Disciple by Stuart Smith
An excellent historical record of the most dangerous man in Europe during World War II. A true German special forces leader and daredevil involved in most of the high visibility…
Orzel Ostatni patrol (2020)
NOVEMBER Orzel. Ostatni patrol (2020) Starring: Tomasz Zietek, Mateusz Kosciukiewicz, Antoni Pawlicki Release: November 13 It’s 1940. German forces are prevailing over Allies across Europe. The crew of the Polish…
The American B-17G Powerful Poodle takes a direct hit from Flak over Ludwigshafen, Germany during her 10th, and last, sortie. She went down at 1125, Nov. 5, 1944. All of the crew were killed.
The American B-17G Powerful Poodle takes a direct hit from Flak over Ludwigshafen, Germany during her 10th, and last, sortie. She went down at 1125, Nov. 5, 1944. All of…
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Milwaukee Braves pitcher Warren Spahn. The winningest left-hander in history with 363 victories, he also earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his service in World War II. (Credits:…
German WWII Submarine U-3523 has been found off the Danish Coast
The Sea War Museum Jutland has announced yesterday that they have found the wreckage of German submarine, U-3523, which was sunk by a British B-24 Liberator on May 6, 1945,…
WATCH: Compilation of World War 2 Aircraft Fly Overs
Watch our top video compilation of World War 2 aircraft fly overs. Be sure to turn op the volume to hear the beautiful engine sounds of various World War 2…
LT Robert Nett earned the MoH after fierce hand-to-hand attacks in WWII
First Lieutenant Robert Nett led a successful hand-to-hand attack on enemy forces holding up the American advance into Leyte, Philippines, on December 14, 1944. He was awarded the Medal of…
World’s Only Flying XP-82 Twin Mustang made its First Operational Flight!
Tom Reilly and the team of B-25 Group achieved a milestone yesterday, January 28. The second prototype ever created of the Twin Mustang (44-83887) made its first operational flight since 1950,…
Three of the Last WWII Screaming Eagles by author LTC Jos Groen MSc
Lieutenant Colonel Jos Groen’s Three of the Last WWII Screaming Eagles is a genuine gift to the airborne community. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that less than…
REVIEW: The Frontline Fugitives by Nick Jacobellis
The Frontline Fugitives, Volume One and Two, by Nick Jacobellis The Frontline Fugitives series is a unique “plot driven historical fiction” set of books that tells a compelling story of…
Snapchat ex-employee claims company faked growth stats to boost value
Intro text we refine our methods of responsive web design, we’ve increasingly focused on measure and its relationship to how people read. A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my…
Hall of Fame Pitcher Warren Spahn served in World War 2
Like fellow Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams, pitcher Warren Spahn had his career interrupted by World War II. Unlike Williams, who was already famous when he was drafted, Spahn achieved notoriety after…
WATCH: Private Snafu – The Goldbrick
PRIVATE SNAFU: Episode 4 – The Goldbrick Private Snafu was the title character of a series of American instructional cartoon shorts, ironic and humorous in tone, produced by Warner Bros., between 1943 and…
USS Indianapolis: The Legacy (Trailer – 2016)
More than a decade in the making, USS Indianapolis: The Legacy tells the fate of the World War II heavy cruiser using exclusively first-person accounts. The last crew and their…
NEW BOOK: Weird War One – Wackiest WW1 Inventions
Did you know that pigeons parachuted? That it took more than a quarter of a million cows to make a Zeppelin? Discover this and much more in IWM’s new book…
How Hitler’s Manipulation of Economic and Social Chaos Brought Him to Power
Hitler’s rise to power in 1933 was fueled largely by the chaos and economic depression that plagued Germany after World War One. The onerous Versailles treaty combined with the worldwide…
Movie World War Z
World War Z was a fan favorite movie, released in 2013, starring Brad Pitt as the main character. If you have forgotten the movie, here is a synopsis: Gerry Lane,…
Four Places to See a Real Spitfire in England
Designed by RJ Mitchell as a formidable attacking weapon, the Spitfire defined Britain’s role in World War II and the Battle of Britain. While the last working Spitfire retired in…
The Sad Story of B-25 “Miss America” and her crew
Built by North American as a model D-5 and initially nicknamed “Elusive Lizzie” she was later renamed “Miss America” (before both nicknames were then covered by 38th Bombardment Group’s Green…
Crew 713: A WWII Documentary
The team behind the Crew 713 film is in need of your help. They have set out to bring a comprehensive documentary that will detail the lives and service of…
REVIEW: Controlled Delivery by Nick Jacobellis
The Controlled Delivery series of books are an autobiographical sketch by the author who is a retired US Customs Senior Special Agent. Agent Nick Jacobellis tells his story of his…
Raid on Rommel (1971)
In 1942 Libya, a German-speaking British Intelligence officer uses former British POWs, some dressed in German uniforms, to fulfill a secret sabotage mission inside German-captured Tobruk. In November 1941, the…
Why you can’t compare Band of Brothers with The Pacific
There have been thousands of discussions on Facebook and articles circling the world wide web fiercely defending why Band of Brothers or The Pacific is legions better than the other…
Trailer of Hurricane (2019) about the Polish 303 Squadron
Watch the teaser trailer of Hurricane (2019) which tells the story of the Pilots from the Polish 303 Squadron who found themselves fighting for the freedom of their own country in foreign…
WATCH: Private Snafu – Booby Traps
PRIVATE SNAFU: Episode 9 – Booby Traps Private Snafu was the title character of a series of American instructional cartoon shorts, ironic and humorous in tone, produced by Warner Bros., between 1943…
Mephisto – Sturmpanzerwagen A7V
Mephisto is a German A7V Sturmpanzerwagen tank from World War I, bearing chassis number 506. Mephisto is the last surviving A7V tank anywhere in the world. Sturmpanzerwagen A total of 20 Germany’s A7V Sturmpanzerwagen were ever built for…
Are we doomed to repeat the lessons of Vietnam and Iraq?
The Vietnam War and George W. Bush’s invasion of Iraq share several tragic similarities. In both cases domestic political calculations, rather than military necessity or feasibly, led the country to…
Ships with Wings (1941)
During the Second World War, a pilot (Clements) expelled from the British fleet air arm for imprudence has the opportunity to redeem himself when he takes part in the fight…
GALLERY: Aftermath of the M-36 Jackson and M-3 after accident and fire
Skip to content Aftermath of the M-36 Jackson and M-3 after they got into an accident whilst they were transported on a trailer truck. The truck collided with a prisoner…
Bomber Command Memorial vandalized again for the sixth time!
The Bomber Command Memorial in London’s Green Park has been vandalized with white paint overnight. It’s the sixth time the memorial has been a target of vandals after its revealing…
An interview with “Moon” Mullins, the author of The Commander’s Voice
Published on Amazon in April of 2020, The History of the 82nd Signal Battalion World War I and World War II: The Commander’s Voice is the story of the original…
TRAILER: The Aftermath (2019) with Keira Knightley
The Aftermath is set in postwar Germany in 1946. Rachael Morgan (played by Keira Knightley) arrives in the ruins of Hamburg in the bitter winter, to be reunited with her husband…
Germany, France, and the Best-Laid Plans
The combatants of World War I came to the battlefield with a significant amount of baggage. France and Germany had been particularly hostile to one another since the Germans took…
TRAILER: Heavy Water War (The Saboteurs)
“Kampen om tungtvannet” or Heavy Water War also known as The Saboteurs. The story behind Hitler’s plan of Germany getting the atomic bomb during WW2, and the heavy water sabotages in Rjukan, Norway, seen…
Tricks of Writing a Literature Review for a PhD Proposal
A literary review is part of a study in which the author introduces readers to the context of his research and / or its theoretical basis. It is important that…
Siluri Umani also known as Human Torpedoes (1954)
The Italian Navy attack the English fleet in 1941 when they are anchored in the bay of Suda in Crete. Film Siluri umani (1954) also known as Human Torpedoes Country…
How to Save Money without Compromising On Your Shopping Habits
One thing that never crosses the minds of many college students is saving money. It seems like they have all been bitten by the instant gratification bug. All they do…
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Major General Friedrich Kussin, in charge of German units in the Arnhem area, lies dead in his car after being ambushed by No. 5 Platoon, ‘B’ Company, 3rd Parachute Battalion,…
Gallantry in Action
The story of Lt. Charles Gatewood and the Apache Scouts who served with him during The Geronimo Campaign Despite his general lack of notoriety, Lieutenant Charles Baher Gatewood of…
Writing Great Essay about Veterans
Veterans are men and women who did military service in order to honor and protect their country. Do you have to write an essay about this topic and struggle coming…
Review: The Commander’s Voice by “Moon” Mullins
Published on Amazon in April of 2020, The History of the 82nd Signal Battalion World War I and World War II: The Commander’s Voice is the story of the original…
REVIEW: Stilwell the Patriot: Vinegar Joe, the Brits, and Chiang Kai-Shek by David Rooney
Joe Stilwell was known as “Vinegar Joe” for his abrasive personality. A 1904 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York, Stilwell rose to the rank of…
Edward “Teddy” Sheean
Studio portrait of the Sheean brothers of Lower Barrington, Tasmania, both Australian sailors serving on HMAS Derwent. On the left is H1646 Stoker Class II Thomas (Mick) Sheean and on…
WATCH: Private Snafu – The Infantry Blues
PRIVATE SNAFU: Episode 5 – The Infantry Blues Private Snafu was the title character of a series of American instructional cartoon shorts, ironic and humorous in tone, produced by Warner Bros., between…
French Ceremony held in Stuttgart, Germany on May 3, 1945
French Ceremony held in Stuttgart, Germany on May 3, 1945, where awards are being presented by General de Lottre de Tassigny, 1st French Army commander to French soldiers and American…
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“Operation Market I”: the airborne operation to seize bridges between Arnhem and Eindhoven, Holland, (part of “Operation Market Garden”). Oblique photographic-reconnaissance aerial showing Douglas Dakotas dropping paratroops of 1st Airborne…
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Orders in hand, Capt. Marc A. Mitscher, U.S.N., skipper of the U.S.S. Hornet (CU-8) chats with Maj. Gen. James Doolittle, U.S. Army. Some of the 80 Army fliers who took…
ARGunners – World Wars News History
The LRP/LRDG was created by Major Ralph A. Bagnold, a… Read More The story of Lt. Charles Gatewood and the Apache Scouts… Read More Operation Greif (German: Unternehmen Greif) was…
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A U.S. Army Air Forces Martin B-26G-11-MA Marauder (s/n 43-34565) from the 497th Bombardment Squadron, 344th Bombardment Group, 9th Air Force, enveloped in flames and hurtling earthward after enemy flak…
