This was the Eastern Front in pictures. Soviet photographers took these harrowing images capturing the bloody horrors of World War II. A Russian anti-tank gun crew advances towards the German positions under cover of a smoke screen, somewhere in Russia, on July 23, 1943 Leningrad, 1942 1941 In February of 1943, a Soviet soldier stands … Read more
The Mexican Revolution broke out in 1910 and ended in 1920. The war started at the dawn of modern photography, which made it one of the first conflicts in history to have been documented by war photographers. By 1913, all order in Mexico had broken down. Former President Francisco Madero was dead, which was said … Read more
“All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when we are able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must appear inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near.” ― Sun Tzu, The Art … Read more
Below is our moving collection of unforgettable photographs of cities in the past (some recent) that demonstrate the heartbreak of loss, the tremendous devastation of human conflicts and struggle for power, and the triumph of the human spirit. Verdun, 1915 Ruins of Verdun, France. The First World War. Madrid, 1936 Children playing near the facade … Read more
Nazi troops shocked the entire world by invading Poland on September 1, 1939. World leaders recognized this as the final straw that would lead to war. Actually, German military leaders had been planning for war with Poland as early as 1920s. The rise to power of Hitler in 1933 capitalized on German’s desire to regain … Read more
These 7 German wonder weapons from WWII were so far ahead of their time. Their innovative designs and capabilities even went as far as influencing modern warfare. 1. Horten Ho 229 Wikipedia Youtube / History of the Third Reich Known to be “world’s first stealth bomber”, the Horten Ho 229 was an incredible marvel … Read more