In the summer of 1944, the orchards of Normandy were a deadly labyrinth of hedgerows and hidden snipers. For the men of the Ninth Air Force, life was a cycle of high-speed ground attacks in P-47 ...

The Tank Museum has announced the latest update on its restoration of the King Tiger V2. The restoration project, which is one of the museum’s most ambitious engineering projects to date, is relying ...

In August 1946, less than a year after the surrender of Japan, the United States Navy mobilized a force that looked less like a scientific expedition and more like a tactical invasion fleet.

Two German-built tanks will be attending the world’s biggest display of historic moving armour this coming June. Nicknamed the Nashorn “Phoenix” after restoration was delayed by a devastating fire, a ...

A G-class destroyer, the British Royal Navy’s HMS Glowworm was a vessel that prioritized speed and agility. Launched in 1935, she measured 323 feet in length and was powered by Parsons geared steam ...

The mansion’s grandeur and location made it an ideal choice for the British intelligence community. The project was spearheaded by Lt. Col. Thomas Kendrick, of MI6, who placed bugging devices ...

Throughout the Second World War, prominent politicians were the subject of assassination plots. While often unsuccessful, they were a way for everyday civilians, Resistance fighters, and even members ...

The FN FAL is a legendary Cold War-era weapon. The 7.62 x 51 mm NATO-caliber rifle is famed for its reliability and versatility, serving in diverse combat environments across many countries. With a ...

A team of archaeologists working in Italy have uncovered the site where famed gladiator Spartacus and his followers clashed with soldiers serving the Roman Republic. They’ve unearthed a stone wall ...

In the years following the Second World War, many films were released that detailed the dangers faced by both friend and foe. At the time, many standouts saw Academy Award-winning director John Ford ...

While the AK-47 is arguably the most famous Russian-borne rifle ever, the country has been the birthplace of many other capable weapons. One of them is the AK-15, which entered service with the ...

The Pacific (2010) is one of the most realistic depictions of the fighting that occurred in the Pacific Theater during the Second World War. It shows just what the American forces – in particular, US ...