Stories

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...

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...

Ukraine President Zelensky Arrives at White House Amidst Tense Funding Debate

Martin Clement

Dec 11, 20232 min read

Ukraine President Zelensky Arrives at White House Amidst Tense Funding Debate

Ukrainian President Zelensky's visit to the White House comes at a critical time as funding for the war in Ukraine hangs in the balance...

Inside South Korea's Harsh Alternative to Military Service

Martin Clement

Dec 11, 20232 min read

Inside South Korea's Harsh Alternative to Military Service

South Korea's mandatory military service has a little-known alternative for conscientious objectors: working in a prison for double the...

South Korea Considers New Military Exemption: Serve Your Country by Having More Kids

Martin Clement

Dec 11, 20232 min read

South Korea Considers New Military Exemption: Serve Your Country by Having More Kids

South Korea's plummeting birth rate has the government brainstorming unconventional solutions. Could a new military exemption program...

BTS Enters New Chapter as Last Members Begin Mandatory Military Service

Martin Clement

Dec 11, 20232 min read

BTS Enters New Chapter as Last Members Begin Mandatory Military Service

Seoul, South Korea - The K-pop world witnessed a significant shift as the remaining four members of BTS, RM, V, Jimin, and Jung Kook,...

Gaza Witnesses Escalating Death Toll as Israel Resumes Airstrikes

Martin Clement

Dec 1, 20231 min read

Gaza Witnesses Escalating Death Toll as Israel Resumes Airstrikes

In the heart of the conflict, the Hamas-run health ministry reports a grim toll of 109 lives lost since the morning's resumption of...

Military Helicopter Crash Lands in Port Harcourt, Nigeria : No cassualties

Martin Clement

Dec 1, 20232 min read

Military Helicopter Crash Lands in Port Harcourt, Nigeria : No cassualties

A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) MI-35P helicopter crash-landed in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria on December 1, 2023. All five crew...

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...

Iran Unveils 'Longest-Range Drone in the World,' Sends a Strong Message to Israel at Military

Martin Clement

Sep 23, 20233 min read

Iran Unveils 'Longest-Range Drone in the World,' Sends a Strong Message to Israel at Military

In a dramatic display of military prowess, Iran recently unveiled what it claims to be the "longest-range drone in the world" during a...

U.S. Shifting Forces Inside Niger, Pentagon Official Says

Martin Clement

Sep 9, 20232 min read

U.S. Shifting Forces Inside Niger, Pentagon Official Says

WASHINGTON D.C. In a move signaling a strategic shift in U.S. military operations in West Africa, a senior Pentagon official announced...

The Enigmatic Vanishing of Captain Craig Button and the Unforgettable Flight to the Unknown.

Martin Clement

Sep 1, 20234 min read

The Enigmatic Vanishing of Captain Craig Button and the Unforgettable Flight to the Unknown.

It's a reality of existence - occasionally, individuals simply disappear. Whether due to external actions, natural forces, or personal...

"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...