


World War II female Spitfire pilot dies at 103
Eleanor Wadsworth successfully flew Spitfires 132 times during World War II despite having no previous flying experience

“Almost incredible feat”: Norman Jackson Fights Fire in the Sky
When his plane caught fire over Germany, RAF engineer Norman Jackson climbed onto the wing to put out the flames. The bomber, under attack, was flying 200 mph at 22,000 feet in frigid air.

How the South’s European Spymaster Built a Formidable Fleet that Challenged Union Naval Power
Hoping to smash the entire Union Navy, the Confederacy tried to buy the most lethal fleet afloat


Book Review: Britain at Bay
Alan Allport delves into personalities, politics and economics to recast British WWII history in a book that may raise hackles

A Method to His Madness: Raymond Westerling in the Dutch Indies
Tasked with suppressing a nationalist insurgency in the East Indies, Turkish-born Dutch commando Raymond Westerling proved brutally successful


Ben Macintyre: Tracking Agent Sonya
In his new book British author Macintyre delves into the hidden life of Soviet communist spy Ursula Kuczynski

Book Review: Master of Deception
Alan Ogden chronicles the wartime intelligence exploits of Peter Fleming, brother of Ian Fleming of James Bond fame


Lies and Spies: 5 Espionage Books from Military History
Five spy books recommended by Military History magazine for readers interested in historical accounts of "the Great Game"

The Self-Made Hero of WWI
Arthur Guy Empey parlayed his brief service in World War I into a best-selling book and a career in Hollywood. Then he lost everything.

M4A1 (76 mm) Sherman
The Sherman proved its mettle against German armor in World War II and later in Korea

Bob Hope for the Holidays
Bob Hope brought stars, jokes and smiles to troops in Vietnam with his USO Christmas show

Book Review: Ian Fleming’s Inspiration
Edward Smith relates the wartime naval intelligence work of Ian Fleming, British author of the James Bond series of spy novels