World War II-Era German Bunker Found Beneath Couple’s Home
Carrie and Shaun Tullier have a house with probably the best foundations on Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. It starts with a two-meter-thick slab of reinforced concrete, and below that…
The Navy’s Secret WW2 Weapon for Aircraft Carriers Was a ‘Flying Pancake’
During World War II, military engineers weren’t afraid to challenge conventional thinking. While fighters like the F6F Hellcat and P-51 Mustang dominated the skies, another aircraft was quietly being tested…
The Tank Museum Shines a Light on Women at War
Renowned author Dr. Vivien “Viv” Newman will be speaking at The Tank Museum on October 29, 2025, as part of a half-term program celebrating women in warfare. Photo Credit: The…
Why Did New Orleans Cancel Mardi Gras? The WWII Mardi Gras Story
Mardi Gras has a reputation for being unstoppable. Even people who’ve never set foot in New Orleans know the basics: parades, music, masks, and a city that seems to run…
Five-Star Hotel in Guernsey was Once for German Soldiers
A five-star hotel on the Channel Island of Guernsey has a unique story to tell that took place during its occupation by the German forces in World War II. Andrew…
The “Star Wars” Droid of 1915: Why Russia’s Giant Tsar Tank Failed Before It Fought
Modern military power is measured by stealth and precision, but in 1914, Imperial Russia bet its future on a machine that looked like a steampunk nightmare. The Tsar Tank, a…
Devon’s Wartime History and Its Role in D-Day
A series of holiday beaches in Devon, in the United Kingdom, were once vital training grounds that contributed to the success of D-Day. This is popular excursion destination in the…
The Great Emu War: Australia’s 1932 Lesson for Drone-Swarm Warfare
In 1932, Australia aimed machine guns at “swarms” of emus—and learned a truth that modern drone warfare keeps repeating: cheap, fast, scattered targets can make powerful tools look clumsy. Photo…
The First Guests Have Been Announced for TANKFEST 2026
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…
The Tank That Flew (Once): The Audacious Failure of the Soviet Antonov A-40
Modern military logistics rely on massive cargo planes like the C-17 to transport armor, but in 1942, the Soviet Union attempted something far more daring. Long before Hollywood began dropping…