I know a guy. He joined the British Army when he was just a kid—barely old enough to grow facial hair or smoke. Raised by his grandfather, he […]
What is known and unknown about the number of Ukrainian troops killed?
Zelensky Shares Number of Ukrainian Soldier Deaths President Volodymyr Zelensky said that 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died in the war with Russia. This is the first time in […]
Was it possible for the Germans to win Operation Barbarossa?
In 1941, the main factor wasn’t the size of the armies or money; it was morale. The French surrendered early because they felt hopeless. The Norwegians, Belgians, and […]
How did the Nazis treat Picasso in Paris during World War II?
Oh boy, Picasso’s time in Paris during World War II! Picasso was living it up in Paris when the Nazis showed up. You’d think a guy who changed […]
During WWII, was it common for pilots who bailed out of their aircraft to be hit by the tail section of their own plane?
Airmen sometimes got stuck on or hit their planes while trying to escape. It’s believed that Luftwaffe ace Hans-Joachim Marseille was knocked out or killed by hitting the […]
Did the Allies Have a Contingency Plan in Case D-Day Failed? What Was It?
The question of whether the Allies had a backup plan in the event of a failure on D-Day, the Normandy landings, is an intriguing one. To address this, […]
Are you worried about North Korea’s role in the war in Ukraine?
If the reports are true, North Korea already has 1,500 soldiers in Russia for training, and 8,500 more are expected to follow. We don’t know yet how well […]
Did General Montgomery order the British army to shoot at the Americans during the Battle of the Bulge to stop them from retreating?
The idea that American troops would “turn their guns onto the Americans” during the Battle of the Bulge is silly. In reality, American forces fought bravely against the […]
What were the German soldiers’ perceptions of the American soldiers during World War II?
Many German soldiers were frustrated with the American way of fighting, especially the officers who felt they didn’t have the same resources. Regular soldiers were annoyed that American […]