Yep, that’s right, ancient DNA proves it too. From nature: Ancient DNA traces origin of Black Death Genomes show that[...]
Michael Wittmann’s Villers-Bocage interview.Michael Wittmann’s Villers-Bocage interview.
The events of June 13, 1944 in a Norman village named Villers-Bocage have been talked to death. That is understandable[...]
U-571 and Fury: how Hollywood movies lost the plot.U-571 and Fury: how Hollywood movies lost the plot.
There are many WWII movies that I dislike, but two stand out: ‘U-571’ and ‘Fury’. I hadn’t seen these movies[...]
Operations Tunnel and StonewallOperations Tunnel and Stonewall
The recurrent naval actions throughout World War II in the English Channel and Bay of Biscay don’t get much attention.[...]
The Sinking of HMS CourageousThe Sinking of HMS Courageous
The Battle of the Atlantic in World War II started with a bang, not to mention the first ever loss[...]
The Battle of the Bulge in RetrospectThe Battle of the Bulge in Retrospect
The 1944-45 Ardennes Offensive, which everyone in the United States calls the Battle of the Bulge, should need no introduction[...]
Battle of WesterplatteBattle of Westerplatte
The Invasion of Poland triggered the Second World War….everbody knows that of course. What most don’t know is that the[...]
