After World War I, France constructed the Maginot Line. It was a 450-mile long structure of iron and concrete fortifications ...

While the Haganah itself operated before the outbreak of World War II in 1939, the origins of the IDF can be traced back more ...

I loved the Fourth. I mean, as an 11-year-old back in those halcyon days of the ‘50’s, who wouldn’t have? Up in the morn, gobbling down Corn Flakes, running down Skinner to the park, joining the guys ...

Since the dawn of the science of warfare, when the battle became more than two groups simply slogging it out until one is annihilated, armies have long recognized the importance of capturing the high ...

For the Nazi mindset, the uniform demonstrated discipline and status and was used as part of the propaganda effort to give their dream of a new, super-Germany a sense of fashion and style. Some ...

The German Army counter-attacked and recovered a lot of lost ground. On the first day, the German Army suffered around 6,000 casualties - mostly at the hands of the French on the southern part of ...

A descendant of William the Conqueror from Swindon has recently released a book that tributes to the soldiers that died on VE Day.

If you ever wondered where those hidden stories are that you never learn in school, then OnThisVerySpot.com is your new best ...

The intensity and depth of a voice actor during an important role or scene define their talent in the anime and manga industry. One such talented individual recently went exceedingly viral when the ...

Merlin Rohl is emerging as a big target for a host of Premier League sides. The likes of Liverpool, Crystal Palace and ...

Denmark-based heating and cooling solutions provider Danfoss announced March 1 that it has completed its acquisition of German compressor manufacturer BOCK GmhH from NORD Holding GmbH. Danfoss first ...

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