The ‘Pickelhaube’ — A Brief History of WW1 Germany’s Iconic Spiked Helmet
“To Germany’s enemies, the helmet quickly became associated with ‘Hun’ barbarity.” THE GERMAN ARMY’S spiked helmet or pickelhaube (is arguably one of the most enduring symbols of the First World War. The polished black leather helmet with ornamental…
New Breed of Re-enactors Bring World War Two to Life
The town of Plainsview, N.Y. played host to a summertime favourite this past weekend: a historic military reenactment. But it wasn’t a Civil War encampment that spectators were on hand to view, nor was it…
To Stop a Coup — How Three SAS Commandos Defeated 400 African Rebels
When an army of Marxist guerrillas toppled the government of a small banana republic, they never expected to have their plans thwarted by a force of just three British commandos. But that’s exactly what happened…
The British Grenadiers — Redcoat Marching Music
It’s a tune instantly recognizable by anglophiles the world over, and one that when played on the fife and drum likely would have sent shivers down the spine of colonial minutemen. It’s “The British Grenadiers” and…
The Tu-95-Bear — Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
“The bomber’s size, payload and range shocked Western defence planners when it was introduced in 1956. And not surprisingly, the monstrous Tu-95, was a major source of national pride for the Soviet Union.” WHEN THE…
Historic Scottish Regiments No More?
They survived centuries of encounters on history’s deadliest battlefields, but Scottish regiments like the Black Watch and the Royal Highland Fusiliers may not be able to withstand the latest round of government budget cuts. According…
