Military History

Explore the evolution of armored warfare: from early tanks to modern MBTs and IFVs, pivotal in shaping today’s military strategies.

The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 emerged in 1941 to challenge the Bf 109’s dominance and cast a long shadow over World War II skies.

On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we honor the unparalleled bravery and sacrifice of the Allied forces who stormed the beaches of Normandy, forever altering the course of history in the relentless pursuit of freedom.

In 1962 Vietnam, Dr. Ardel Vietti served tirelessly before her mysterious disappearance, leaving a legacy of compassion.

American soldiers, underestimating their enemies’ tenacity, fought a brutal three-month battle in the unforgiving jungles of Papua New Guinea.

The once-luxurious SS Tilawa met a watery grave in WWII, leaving a legacy of human loss and a recent legal battle over salvaged silver.

The resolute preparation of U.S. military forces for jungle warfare is essential for the effective defense of democratic allies in the Asia-Pacific region against the assertive and expansionist maneuvers of the Chinese military.

The brilliant women of Newnham College who cracked Nazi codes at Bletchley Park are finally getting the recognition they deserve.

The V-2, a terrifying weapon of war in its time, paradoxically laid the groundwork for humanity’s launch into space exploration.

The 1966 mid-air collision of a US bomber carrying H-bombs over Spain sparked a race against time to recover and contain radioactive fallout.

Anton Dostler was the only German general officer executed solely by the US for war crimes, find out what war crime he did to have this fate.

Discover Paul Kern’s story and how he was able to survive for forty years without sleep after getting shot in the head in WW1.