Some of the rankings are surprising.
As veterans and world leaders return to Normandy to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the D-Day landings today, we present the timeline of 'The Longest Day'.
World War 2 facts and history including facts about Adolf Hitler, facts about Japan and US Army World War 2 facts. Information, images and more, right here!
A general with great tactics can turn the tide of a war no matter how massive the opposing army is. Below is a few example of military tactics that were used by men to change the outcome of their battles. So here is a list of 10 Greatest War Tactics Ever Performed in History. Illness […]
In this map specially prepared for MHM, we chart the last journey of the Bismarck in May 1941. Here the course of the Bismarck is depicted in black, and the ...
On 2 April 1982, Argentinian forces invaded the British overseas territory of the Falkland Islands. Three days later the UK dispatched a naval task force to reclaim the islands. Here are 30 photos from the conflict.
The pop culture lexicon often shows the Screaming Eagles as having a playing card, usually the Ace of Spades, strapped onto their helmet.
These rare pictures from WWII will give you a whole new perspective on the conflict!
It's easier to grasp the human scale of war when you understand how many soldiers make up Army units.
Last year, an MHN reader from the United Kingdom by the name of Allie Redmond forwarded us this infographic she composed about the 250-year evolution of the uniform of the British soldier. Well, Allie’s back...
Leader of the Vietcong Ho Chi Minh won the Vietnam war because the Vietnamese people supported Ho Chi Minh and the Vietcong as Heroes and not as the Communist Villains they were portrayed as by the Anti-Communists fighting them. History Of Ho Chi Mihn & The Vietcong The Vietcong,
1. During World War 2, the British maintained an entirely fictional army, the “4th Army” that they successfully used to draw German forces away from invasion targets on multiple occasions, including the Normandy landings.
It is possible for any commander to lose a battle; for example, they could be in charge of a force that is significantly inferior to that of their opponent. Throughout history, we have learned about military leaders who found a way to lose battles that were easier to win. It…
What is the Battle of Belleau Wood? Here's everything you need to know.
Colourised images from WWII
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Unit Lesson Plans and lessons for WWII. ...
These pictures are definitely worth a thousand words.
Some of the rankings are surprising.
1. English actress Helena Bonham Carter's maternal grandfather Eduardo Propper DE Callejon saved thousands of Jews from the Holocaust during World War 2.
When it comes to fascinating military photos they aren’t defined by an era, but rather what we’re used to seeing. These declassified photos that span hundreds of years run the gamut from inspirational shots of American heroes rescuing children, to spine tingling images of the horrors of combat.
know about military medal hierarchy Chart.These medals are awarded for the self-sacrifice, and for showcasing the acts of bravery.
Paratroopers are a common part of modern warfare, it's hard to imagine a modern army without an airborne or air assault element. This form of combat was
World War II may have been necessary, but, like all wars, the horrors outweighed the fruits of victory. There was, however, what might be called an unintended consequence, as there are in most wars. World War II gave rise to new technologies, for instance. It also brought forth the talents of many designers. Charles and Ray Eames are prime examples of designers who used their wartime ingenuity, their case for molding plywood for splints into making lounge chairs. The war also
Admit it: Most of your perception of history comes mostly from Hollywood blockbusters and skewed textbooks.
When you think about war it’s usually not in a great context. There’s fighting, shooting, and all manner of horrific existential crises that occur, but for the men and women who are in the military not every day is a dour trip in heavy equipment and we’ve got the visual proof.
I don’t know about you, Pandas, but cool facts are like Pringles to me: once you have one, then you want another, and soon enough you just can’t stop yourself from having more and more. And I’m not the only one with an appetite for learning new things!
Browse our selection of history maps, perfect for teaching historical events. Wall maps are available laminated and on spring rollers. Learn more!
Friday 1 July 2016 marked the centenary of the beginning of the Battle of the Somme, the biggest conflict seen on the Western Front during World War I. Here are some of the most arresting photos from the war. Contains graphic images.
Between 1914 and 1918, the globe was engaged in a war of a fierceness and scale never viewed earlier, with individuals from each continent tuning in the battling. The war […]
When you think about war it’s usually not in a great context. There’s fighting, shooting, and all manner of horrific existential crises that occur, but for the men and women who are in the military not every day is a dour trip in heavy equipment and we’ve got the visual proof.
44 color photographs of First World War soldiers. An incredible collection of 44 beautifully colorized photographs of soldiers in World War I.
A photograph shows a helicopter making a rooftop landing in Afghanistan.
The Canadian War Museum is Canada's national museum of military history. Located in Ottawa, Ontario, the museum covers all facets of Canada's military past, from the first recorded instances of death by armed violence in Canadian history several hundred years ago to the country's most recent involvement in conflicts. It includes major permanent exhibitions on wars that have been fought on Canadian soil, the total wars of the twentieth century, the Cold War and peace support operations abroad, and Canada's history of honouring and remembrance. There is also an open storage area displaying large objects from the Museum's collection, from naval guns to tanks, from motorcycles to jet aircraft. The exhibits depict Canada's military past in its personal, national and international dimensions, with special emphasis on the human experience of war and the manner in which war has affected, and been affected by, Canadians' participation.
Many thanks go to Doug Banks and his team – the masters of colourisation. The beauty of these colourised images is that colour, allows you to pick out
Friday 1 July 2016 marked the centenary of the beginning of the Battle of the Somme, the biggest conflict seen on the Western Front during World War I. Here are some of the most arresting photos from the war. Contains graphic images.
