The Battles Of Narvik – The Struggle For Control In Norway
The Battles of Narvik were pivotal naval engagements early in World War II, where the Royal Navy sought to disrupt the German occupation of Norway and its vital iron ore supply from Sweden. The first battle on April 10, 1940,…
USS Bunker Hill – Holiday Express
The USS Bunker Hill, an esteemed Essex-class aircraft carrier, played a pivotal role in the United States Navy during World War II. Commissioned in 1943, it was at the forefront of numerous key battles in the Pacific Theater, shaping the…
Exercise Tiger – The Battle of Lyme Bay
Written by G H Bennett (Associate Professor, Plymouth University) Key battle ground areas where the night actions of 27-28 April 1944 took place. The relevant squares are designated from the German Naval Grid system (Gradnetzmeldeverfahren) Introduction Exercise Tiger, a rehearsal…
The German Battleship Scharnhorst
The Scharnhorst was a key capital ship of the Kriegsmarine, during the Second World War, categorized variably as a battleship and battlecruiser due to its size, firepower, and speed. Constructed at the Kriegsmarinewerft dockyard in Wilhelmshaven, the ship’s keel was…
Operation Magic Carpet – Bringing The Troops Home After WW2
Operation Magic Carpet, undertaken by the United States in 1945, remains one of the most monumental and efficient troop repatriation efforts in military history. Following the end of World War II, the U.S. faced the colossal task of returning over…
Chopper Extraction: US CH-47’s Special Techniques for Special Forces Operations at Sea
The U.S. CH-47 helicopter employs specialized techniques for extracting special forces operatives at sea, ensuring seamless and efficient operations. This video showcases the cutting-edge methods utilized by the CH-47 to perform these challenging maritime extractions. With its massive size and…