Lockheed P-38 Lightning: Fork-Tailed Devil
In 1937, the U.S. Army Air Corps set out to create an aircraft unlike any the world had seen—one powerful enough to escort bombers at high altitude, carry substantial ordnance, and outmaneuver enemy f ...
Battle of Monte Cassino — Allied Mistake, or Brutal Necessity?
The Battle of Monte Cassino began on January 17, 1944. The area was a stronghold for Germany, which held the Garigliano, Liri, and Rapido valleys, forming the Gustav Line. The rugged terrain created a ...
North American F-82 Twin Mustang
One of the most famous fighters of all time is the P-51 Mustang. Yet, relatively few people know about the North American F-82 Twin Mustang: an operational combat escort fighter that appeared to be a ...
Gran Sasso Raid — Most Daring Mission of World War II?
World War II was an extremely violent and dangerous era of history, with conflict raging around the entire globe. In this conflict the stakes could not have been higher, with the Allies facing off aga ...
Junkers Ju 52 — The Irony of Iron Annie
The Junkers Ju 52, designed by Hugo Junkers, was the workhorse of the German military during World War II. With a robust design and superior handling, the Ju 52 was a jack of all trades performing tra ...