Featured Firearm: November, 2024

Gewher 88-05

Germany’s first smokeless powder design was not without its problems, but still found itself a prolific presence on the battlefields of the Great War.


Day by Day History

Manila: 1945 - Exercise Rhine: 1941 - Hue: 1968 - Tannenberg: 1914

Follow historical battles day by day in episodic format, with additional contextual posts about leaders, weapons and battlefields


Biographic: August, 2024

Hermann von Francois

One of the most aggressive commanders in the German Imperial Army, Hermann von Francois clashed with nearly every immediate superior he had. Twice decorated with the Pour le Merite, he would be forced out by his rival Ludendorff shortly before the end of the Great War.



From the Collection: December, 2023

1940 Italian 5 Lire Banknote

From the Collection: A banknote from the Fascist Era of Italy


Special

Field Trip: Albert Woolson Gravesite

In a quiet hillside cemetery in Duluth, Minnesota resides the final encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, situated on an unassuming grave marker for the last confirmed veteran of the American Civil War.


World War Two Briefing - Part Three, Chapter 31 - The War

Spring, 1944

April - June

The Soviets launch offensives into Romania and Finland, as Monte Cassino falls and Rome shortly thereafter. Meanwhile, the Japanese fleet is devastated in the Philippine Sea while they are thrown back out of India.

 New to the Collection

  • Russian M1881 Dragoon Sabre

Coming Soon

  • Finnish L35 Lahti Pistol

Restoration Projects

  • German Mauser DSM34 Trainer

  • German Mauser Kar98k (Sniper)

  • German Mannlicher G98/40

  • US WWII M1 Helmet