September 16 1915: a prototype tank nicknamed Little Willie rolls off the assembly line in England. Little Willie was far from an overnight success. It weighed 14 tons, got stuck in trenches and crawled over rough terrain at only two miles per hour. However, improvements were made to the original prototype and tanks eventually transformed military … More September 6 1915-Birthday of the Modern Tank
Darren Neely, author of Forgotten Archives 1: The Lost Signal Corps Photos, took some time to talk to us about himself and what his book has to offer everyone- whether you’re an armchair historian, student of military history or armor enthusiast. Where were you born? Where did you grow up? I was born in Livermore,CA and grew up in … More Meet the Author: Darren Neely
Many Thanks to Hans Wiesman, author of The Dakota Hunter: In Search of the Legendary DC-3 on the Last Frontiers, for taking the time to share his latest thoughts with us. WHERE PATTON AWARDED MCAULIFFE, THE 101ST AIRBORNE HQ CHATEAU IN BASTOGNE REVISITED- by Hans Wiesman, also featured at Dakota Hunter blog In this Dakota Hunter Blog, you will … More WHERE PATTON AWARDED MCAULIFFE, THE 101ST AIRBORNE HQ CHATEAU IN BASTOGNE REVISITED
Marking the arrival of his latest Casemate title, Frank van Lunteren took some time to tell us a little more about himself and Spearhead of the 5th Army: The 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment in Italy, from the Winter Line to Anzio. This work is the third by Van Lunteren on the 504th P.I.R. In World War II following The Battle … More Spearhead of the 5th Army
As the Dr. Harold C. Deutsch World War II History Round Table celebrates its 30th, Casemate would like to congratulate Don Patton and the entire team, as well as thank them all for including Casemate and our authors in so many of the excellent programs over the years. Be sure to look for Jonathan Gawne’s … More The Dr. Harold C. Deutsch World War II History Round Table celebrates its 30th Season
We took some time to get to know about author Colin Philpott, whose latest book, RELICS OF THE REICH, has been getting quite a bit of attention. It has been featured in the Daily Express: What have the Nazis ever done for us? How Hitler’s legacy still lives on in Germany , The Guardian: Nazi architecture, then and … More Meet the Author – Colin Philpott
Casemate is proud to announce Steven A. Ruffin’s just published that The Lafayette Escadrille: A Photo History of the First American Fighter Squadron has been endorsed by the World War I Centennial Commission. Above: July 4, 1917, 48 leave to celebrate American Independence Day in Paris. Photos courtesy of Washington and Lee University Archives. … More The Lafayette Escadrille: A Photo History of the First American Fighter Squadron endorsed by the World War I Centennial Commission
Today marks the 226th anniversary of the creation of the US Coast Guard. Responsible for maritime rescue, drug interdiction, smuggling prevention, and humanitarian aid distribution, the Coast Guard traces its history to August 4, 1790. From the Napoleonic Wars through modern day conflicts, the Coast Guard has secured our waters and protected our coasts, and served along … More The Coast Guard Celebrates 226 Years of Service
Get to know Benjamin Lai, author of Casemate’s just published DRAGON’S TEETH: The Chinese People’s Liberation Army—Its History, Traditions, and Air Sea and Land Capability in the 21st Century Where were you born? Where did you grow up? I was born in Hong Kong and I grew up in Hong Kong until when I … More Meet the Author: Benjamin Lai
In May 1987 the US frigate Stark, calmly sailing the waters of the Persian Gulf, was suddenly blown apart by an Exocet missile fired from an Iraqi jet fighter. A fifth of the ship’s crew was killed and many others horribly burned or wounded. This event jumpstarted one of the most mysterious conflicts … More America’s First Clash with Iran: The Tanker War 1987-88
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