History

Martin Clement

Jan 233 min read

Hunt for the Bismarck

In the hushed pre-dawn hours of May 24th, 1941, off the desolate coast of Iceland, Task Force Commander Günther Lütjens stands on the...

Operation Squble: The British daring solo attack in the heart of France

Martin Clement

Jan 23 min read

Operation Squble: The British daring solo attack in the heart of France

On the pivotal day of June 12, 1942, within the confines of a Bristol Beaufighter's cockpit, Flight Lieutenant Alfred "Ken" Gatward...

Sinking of the Blücher - The Battle of Drøbak Sound (Norway)

Martin Clement

Jan 25 min read

Sinking of the Blücher - The Battle of Drøbak Sound (Norway)

The Blucher, a distinguished member of the Admiral Hipper-class heavy cruisers, constituted a pivotal component of Germany's formidable...

Operation Ceberus: Battleships Scharnhorst & Gneisenau's desperate channel dash

Martin Clement

Dec 25, 20233 min read

Operation Ceberus: Battleships Scharnhorst & Gneisenau's desperate channel dash

On March 22, 1941, two German capital ships entered the German-occupied port of Brest in France for essential repairs. These vessels, the...

Major Charles Carpenter: The Scout pilot that terrified german tanks

Martin Clement

Dec 24, 20233 min read

Major Charles Carpenter: The Scout pilot that terrified german tanks

Alright buckle up and get ready for a wild ride back to September 1944, my friends! Picture this: the Battle of Arracourt is in full...

"Focke-Wulf Fw 190: the Formidable Butcher Bird"

Martin Clement

Dec 23, 20232 min read

"Focke-Wulf Fw 190: the Formidable Butcher Bird"

In the summer of 1941, the Royal Air Force faced a profound shock as troubling reports emerged about a formidable new German fighter...

Lieutenant Zvi Greengold: The Centurion tank commander that destroyed over 20 tanks

Martin Clement

Dec 23, 20233 min read

Lieutenant Zvi Greengold: The Centurion tank commander that destroyed over 20 tanks

It's noon on October 6th, 1973, in Northern Israel. The Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur is underway, and Lieutenant Zvi Greengold is...

Martin Clement

Dec 20, 20234 min read

Captain Tucker the cowboy tank commander that resisted a brutal german ambush

On the historic date of March 5th, 1945, in the vicinity of Lindford, Germany, an awe-inspiring scene unfolds under the ominous blood-red...

Robert Anderson Hoover, the U.S pilot that stole a german FW-190

Martin Clement

Dec 20, 20233 min read

Robert Anderson Hoover, the U.S pilot that stole a german FW-190

It's high noon on February 9th, 1944, near the harbor of Nice in southern France. The air is charged with tension as four Supermarine...

Martin Clement

Dec 1, 20232 min read

North Korea Suspends Seoul Military Agreement, Restores Troops at Border

November 30, 2023 North Korea has suspended a key military agreement with South Korea and restored troops to a border post that it had...

The Battle of Stalingrad____ (August 1942 - Febuary 1943)

Martin Clement

Dec 1, 20232 min read

The Battle of Stalingrad____ (August 1942 - Febuary 1943)

The Battle of Stalingrad, fought from August 1942 to February 1943, stands as one of the most brutal and pivotal battles in human...

11 Facts You Didn't Know About the Battle of Stalingrad

Martin Clement

Dec 1, 20233 min read

11 Facts You Didn't Know About the Battle of Stalingrad

The Battle of Stalingrad was a pivotal moment in World War II and one of the most decisive battles in human history. It was fought...

Operation Neptune Spear: The Night Osama bin Laden Died A Gripping Tale and it's global impact.

Martin Clement

Nov 16, 20234 min read

Operation Neptune Spear: The Night Osama bin Laden Died A Gripping Tale and it's global impact.

The Looming Shadow of Terror The name Osama bin Laden loomed large over the world stage in the early 21st century. As the mastermind...

Unforgettable Valor: Chesty Puller's Actions as Commander of the 1st Marines in the Korean War

Martin Clement

Oct 15, 20232 min read

Unforgettable Valor: Chesty Puller's Actions as Commander of the 1st Marines in the Korean War

In the annals of military history, the name Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller stands as a beacon of unyielding valor and leadership. His...

A Pivotal Moment: The Battle of Ia Drang Valley

Martin Clement

Oct 15, 20234 min read

A Pivotal Moment: The Battle of Ia Drang Valley

Introduction In the annals of military history, some battles stand out as game-changers. The Battle of Ia Drang Valley, which occurred...

The Battle of the Bulge: A Desperate Winter War

Martin Clement

Sep 12, 20236 min read

The Battle of the Bulge: A Desperate Winter War

Introduction The Battle of the Bulge, also known as the Ardennes Counteroffensive, was a pivotal engagement during World War II. It took...

"Vanishing Shadows: The Mysterious Tale of U.S.S. Grayback and the Lost 52 Project"

Martin Clement

Aug 29, 20239 min read

"Vanishing Shadows: The Mysterious Tale of U.S.S. Grayback and the Lost 52 Project"

Imagine this: The backdrop is World War II, a time of turmoil and chaos. In the midst of this tempest, a U.S. Navy submarine ominously...