wartime Posts

War is Hell, and Here's Proof!

An amazing series from the last 20 years of wartime photography by Steve McCurry, an American photojournalist best known for his photograph, "Afghan Girl", which you have probably all seen as the iconic image of National Geographic magazine.

Winston Churchill's Most Inspiring and Motivating Quotes

Winston Churchill is best-remembered as Great Britain’s wartime prime minister, who helped lead the allies to victory during World War II.

These Photos Show the Hustle and Bustle of a WWII Shipyard

Despite being designed to have a capacity of 10,000 tons, it was often the case that the ships carried much larger volumes of cargo in order to meet the demands of the US’ wartime needs.

15 Hauntingly Beautiful Shipwrecks Hidden Underwater

From opulent luxury liners swallowed by the depths to long-forgotten wartime submarines, these sunken wrecks stand as eerie time capsules frozen in history. While some were lost to treacherous waters or unforeseen disasters, others met their fate through human error or conflict.

This Incredible Tank Collection Displays Epic Machinery

Allan's private collection is on permanent display at the National Museum of Americans in Wartime, located in Nokesville, Virginia, nicknamed Tank Farm. Wait until you see some of the vintage gems Allan has kept over the years.

World War II As It Has Rarely Been Seen - In Color!

The rarity of color film was compounded by the hazards of shipping during wartime, and the difficulties involved in reproduction and printing. Nevertheless, thousands of color images were produced during this devastating global conflict.

These Photos Make Sure We Will Never Forget WW2

German SS soldiers Hitler during Wartime Fascist headquarters in Italy Himmler meets a soviet prisoner The battle of Britain Action Shell shocked reindeer Troop movements A french citizen cries as German soldiers march in Paris during the French Occupation Bombing of Reims Cathedral Buna Beach, New Guinea

Remembering the Animals of War in 10 Colorized Photos

It’s always fascinating to learn the stories of animals in wartime. Millions of animals served in the First and Second World Wars. Horses, donkeys, mules, and camels were usually used to carry food, water, ammunition, and medical supplies to those at the front.

WWI Had Some Seriously Cool Motorbikes (12 Pics)

Two British wartime women in Belgium on a Royal Enfield with a sidecar (between 1914 and 1918) Image source: Wikimedia Commons [related_articles] 6. A soldier during WWI on a Harley-Davidson Image source: Reddit Related: Top 10 Military Vehicles in the World 7.

Facts & Quotes to Honor Veterans Day

Being a veteran doesn't necessarily mean fighting in the war: 78% of veterans in 2021 served during wartime, while 22% served during peacetime. ​We wish everyone who celebrates Veterans Day a peaceful holiday and a big thank you to all Veterans!

Forgotten Gems: 10 Classic Films You Missed

While overshadowed by subsequent war films, Night Train to Munich provides an intriguing look at British wartime filmmaking and its representation of the Nazi menace. 3.

6 Fascinating Stories of Accidental Medical Discoveries

In recognition of this serendipitous find, he jointly received the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1945 with Florey and Chain, Oxford chemists who streamlined the mass production of penicillin, making it available for treating wartime injuries in World War II.

These Inventors Absolutely Hate Their Creations

Robert Oppenheimer and Albert Einstein - the Atomic Bomb Another wartime invention that shook up the world was that of the atomic bomb. It is attributed to J. Robert Oppenheimer, who was director of the Los Alamos Laboratory during World War II.

9 of the Most Fascinating Night-Singing Birds

Sudden noises like thunder, fireworks, earthquakes, wartime bombings, or even the shaking of their roosting tree can abruptly awaken a bird and prompt it to burst into song. Robins can even be influenced to join in the singing of other nighttime birds, such as the distantly related nightingale.

Paul Allen's Collection of WWII Planes Is Staggering!

The P-40C was a revered fighter plane due to its cost efficiency and the possibility of dispatching it at a moment's notice during wartime. The shark mouth design, as used by the Flying Tiger squadron, forever etched it into the memory of devoted aviation fans.