Written by Curvaceous soft sandy beaches sit side-by-side with brutalist concrete constructs left over from World War II. These are now reminders of when the island of Alderney, in the Channel Islands, was totally stripped of its resident population in June 1940, becoming completely militarized. Nunnery Heritage Site, a Roman-era fort on Alderney, Channel Island, United Kingdom. … Continue reading “Did You Know the Small Island of Alderney Has a Long Military History?”
Tomorrow, 8th March, the world celebrates International Women’s Day. But long before the marches, the milestones, and the movements, women were already fighting — literally — in some of the most dangerous combat roles in modern warfare. Most of their stories were buried. Some were classified. Others were simply never told. The Night Witches: Women … Continue reading “The Women Who Terrified Armies: Forgotten Female Fighters of World War II”
A letter recently donated to The Tank Museum, poignantly arriving the week before Remembrance Sunday, offers a glimpse into the bravery and resilience of tank men facing the horrors of the First World War. Mark IV tank, similar to the one Lt. D.A. Palmer and Lance Cpl. G.S. Hopkins would have served in. (Photo Credit: … Continue reading “World War I Tank Gunner’s Story Discovered in Moving Letter”
In early 2026, the U.S.-Japan military alliance is described by officials as stronger and more united than ever, with the two countries deepening military coordination at every level. It’s one of the most important partnerships in the world. Photo Credit: Alex Wong/ Getty Images But exactly 80 years ago tonight, the United States did something … Continue reading “81 Years Ago Tonight, the U.S. Launched the Deadliest Air Raid in History—and Most Americans Have Never Heard of It”
In recent years, towering metal figures have been erected across the United Kingdom and parts of Europe. They primarily take the shape of soldiers who served their country in times of historic conflict. The man behind this amazing military art project, aptly called Standing with Giants, is Dan Barton, and he’s made it his mission … Continue reading “Standing with Giants Pays Tribute to the Men and Women Who Served”
March 11 is commonly observed as Johnny Appleseed Day, and it is a good excuse to look past the folk tale. Johnny Appleseed was in real life John Chapman, and he was not just a cheerful legend wandering the frontier with a sack of seeds. He was an American missionary nurseryman who supplied apple-tree nursery … Continue reading “Johnny Appleseed Day Has a Surprising WWII Link: How Victory Gardens Helped Feed the War”
The majority likely know World of Warships for being the action-packed naval arm of Wargaming’s multiplayer game series, but few know it does much outside of the gaming sphere. Last year, it teamed up with the veterans’ charity FORCE BLUE to retell the story of D-Day in Frog Fathers: Lessons From The Normandy Surf, an … Continue reading “Rudy Reyes Talks FORCE BLUE and the Importance of Maritime Conservation”
The year was 1797. Revolutionary France was on a roll, Napoleon was carving through Europe, and a bold plan was hatched to strike the “Shopkeepers of England” directly on their own soil. It was to be a grand, three-pronged invasion that would bring Britain to its knees. Instead, the Battle of Fishguard became one of … Continue reading “The Last Invasion of Britain: How 1,400 French Soldiers Were Defeated by Wine and Welsh Women”
Earlier this year, World of Warships launched the Naval Museum Atlas, an interactive platform aimed at helping naval history enthusiasts plan trips to maritime museums across the world. Among those promoted on the website are various American museum ships, and to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the country’s independence, World of Warships has produced a … Continue reading “World of Warships Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary with Naval Museum Atlas Calendar”
When people think about the first days of World War II, they picture Germany’s invasion of Poland, Britain’s declaration of war, and children being evacuated from major cities. What usually gets left out is one of the war’s bleakest and strangest home-front tragedies: the mass killing of family pets across Britain in September 1939. Historians … Continue reading “Before the Blitz, Britain’s Forgotten WWII Pet Massacre Killed 750,000 Pets”