Historical collections with deep meaning artifacts.
While weapons used during World War II are widely distributed throughout museums and historical buildings around the world, the most extensive collection in one location is at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. As its name suggests, this museum focuses solely on artifacts from the second world war. The weapons, which are spread […] More
A rabbit hole you may want to get into…
World War II is one of the most popular wars for people to study, mostly because it involved so many different countries all over the world. From studying wars of the past, we learn more about our society today and how it came to be. We learn from the mistakes of those before us so […] More
In war, there are always the victors and losers. But sometimes, it’s also the victors of the war who suffer major defeat in a battle before attaining final victory (as happened to the US at Pearl Harbor). Here are the greatest defeats in war of all time, ranked by you: More
It seems mankind has been at war since the beginning of time. One of the oldest human skeletal remains was discovered with an arrow lodged in its ribs. As technology advanced, our ancestors moved on from spears and arrows to swords and firearms. The first step towards using aviation in war started with the use […] More
A friend you can count on
World War II was the largest and deadliest conflict in human history. A staggering seventy million people lost their lives during the war. There were countless new firearms and weapons technologies developed and it was the only time in history that nuclear bombs were dropped during a war. Here’s a list of some of the […] More
The airplane was first invented by the Wright brothers in 1903. Since then, aviation technology has rapidly advanced, with military aircraft playing a vital role in modern warfare. S ome of the greatest aerial battles in history took place during World War II. The United States alone produced more than 300,000 airplanes for the war. […] More
The New World offered the American Colonists an opportunity to unshackle themselves from the rule of the Old World. In the late 18th century, the British Empire had a chokehold on the 13 colonies, with taxes on everything from tea to stamps. British troops were garrisoned in villager’s homes and many other complaints were filed […] More
The pistol serves as a soldier’s sidearm, as a last resort weapon when their primary has failed or if they find themselves in close quarters combat situations. Many people disregard pistols as being unnecessary for the battlefield, but the truth is that sidearms have their place. The lives of many American soldiers have been saved […] More
Test our your knowledge of World War II firearms and small arms by taking the quiz below! More
Families & Neighbors in conflict
In just over the span of four years, the US Civil war proved one of the deadliest engagements ever for the United States. The war escalated quickly with numerous battles and skirmishes, including a few pivotal battles that rallied support, morale, and decisive victories or military significance on both sides. It also was the harbinger […] More
Would’ve you dared to do these?
One of the more little known aspects of World War II was the covert operation that were carried out by both Allied and Axis forces during the war. Many of these operations were truly astonishing, and honestly sound like they belong in a historical thriller film or spy novel than they do in real life. […] More
Hard Times evoke great sayings, here are some.
You’ve probably heard the old saying that ‘war is hell.’ This is one of the most well-known war quotes of all time, but it’s also far from being the only quote about war either. Here are the top war quotes of all time and the meaning behind each one: More
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