Thirty Years of War — New Game Explores the Conflict that Made Modern Europe
“The landmark three-decade struggle that changed the face of Europe is now the subject of a PC release by indie developers at HQ.” THERE HAS BEEN no shortage of computer-based war games covering World War…
“The Secret War” – Max Hastings Talks WW2 Code-Breakers and Guerrilla Warfare at NAM
“Based on his new book, Hastings’ presentation will focus on the cloak and dagger intrigue that marked the Allies’ fight to defeat Hitler.” EVEN THOUGH LONDON’S National Army Museum is undergoing renovations until late 2016, that isn’t stopping it from hosting…
The Unfiltered Lens — How Film Maker John Huston Fought to Bring Home Images of WW2
“While some of his early projects for Uncle Sam consisted of simple recruiting films… Huston’s more memorable work would come later – and it would come from the front lines.” LEGENDARY AMERICAN movie director John Huston…
Over in 38 Minutes — Britain’s Brief Battle With Zanzibar is History’s Shortest War
“At 9 a.m. local time Aug. 27, 1896, Great Britain declared war on the East African island nation of Zanzibar. Thirty-eight minutes later it was all over.” THE SHORTEST WAR in history didn’t take long to…
Clash of the Titans – Infographic Tracks the History of Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee
“Despite their similarities, the two men could not have come from more different backgrounds.” OF ALL THE military giants to emerge from the U.S. Civil War, none loom as large over American history as Ulysses…
Climb Inside a Warbird – Free Web-Based App Offers Virtual Access to Historic Aircraft
“With a few mouse clicks, users can check out the flight decks, gun turrets and bomb bays of some of history’s most famous aircraft.” TOUR GUIDES AT the National Museum of the United States Air Force say that…
