The British crippled the Italian Navy in World War II using old biplanes
Long before the outbreak of what would be known as World War II, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini was set on reviving the old Roman Empire. To do that, he needed…
The British fought off the WWII Italian invasion of Malta with old biplanes
The Mediterranean island of Malta was a crucial possession during World War II. The Axis powers needed the island to secure its supply lines to North Africa. The Allies needed…
How a prop-driven biplane took down a jet fighter in the Korean War
Military history is full of battles fought against unbelievable odds. Sometimes they win, sometimes they lose. The story of the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae is likely the most famous outnumbered…