How Russia’s only carrier would fight an American carrier
It wasn’t so long ago that the British and Russians exchanged trash talk over carriers. That all started when the then-Defense Secretary, Michael Fallon, called the Admiral Kuznetsov “
Every student of history knows that the British won the Battle of Britain in August and September of 1940, and that the Spitfire played a key role. But why was that the case?
The answer is stunningly ironic, and it requires us to look at … People on the internet get into some pretty bizarre arguments. Sometimes those arguments get pretty heated. It’s rare that someone can present new information – not found online – that… On Nov. 11, Americans celebrate veterans and honor those who served, but the date holds special meaning beyond our borders and around the world.
In fact, the 11th of November is a solemn day to our many of our nation’s allies. To them it… During World War II, the British and Germans had some epic tank battles — perhaps the most notable at the African battle of El Alamein.
Germany had some of the finest tanks, but British designs weren’t slouches – and some were modifi… On May 26, 1940, Operation Dynamo began, starting the evacuation of over 338,000 Allied troops from Dunkirk’s beaches in France. British and French armies were cornered by the advancing German… On May 24, 1941, the United Kingdom’s flagship, the HMS Hood, was sunk by Germany’s most powerful warship during the Battle of Denmark Strait. When the HMS Hood was christened… For almost 69 years, Queen Elizabeth II has sat on the throne in England and dedicated her life to serving her people. She celebrated her 96th birthday on April 21… At the outbreak of the 20th century’s first global conflict, when you might think they’d take anyone who wanted to fight, the British Army was actually turning able-bodied men away. … The Tomahawk strike on Shayrat Air Base in western Syria was pretty potent – after all, 59 of the missiles hit the place. But the base still had aircra…This is the ironic reason the Spitfire beat the Bf 109
A gamer leaked classified information about the Challenger II tank to prove a point
This is how the poppy became a symbol for fallen troops
This is what would happen if German and British tanks did battle today
Today in military history: Operation Dynamo begins the evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk
Today in military history: Germany sinks the flagship of the Royal Fleet
How Queen Elizabeth II became the longest-serving female head of state
The United Kingdom had special battalions for short soldiers in World War I
This is how the British planned to shut down air bases in World War III