Allied intelligence confirmed that Nazi Germany was developing “vengeance” weapons, including the V-2 long-range rocket, at Peenemünde on the Baltic Sea.

From the Manchester to the B-32, these Allied heavy bombers showcase air power's rapid evolution of purpose, design, and ...

In 1945, 19-year-old Princess Elizabeth joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service, the women's branch of the British Army.

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A British actor best known for his role in the Star Wars franchise has died. He was 87.

Kenneth Colley, the British actor famous for playing Admiral Piett in the Star Wars films, died on June 30 at age 87 after ...

Taken at face value, the 1940 WB Series was nothing special. It was a solid, affordable and reliable 1.5-ton truck. Designed ...

June 28th and 29th are dates that echo through the corridors of history.One of the most impactful events in global history ...

Let us take a solemn vow this Independence Day to teach our children, our grandchildren, and anyone else s children who will ...

An actor who appeared in both “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi” has died at the age of 87. Kenneth Colley, who portrayed Admiral Firmus Piett in both films, died on June 30. His agent ...

Once more, scientific innovation was at the scene of the crime: the British engineer Barnes Wallis helped develop “earthquake ...