Whoever conjured up the proverb “The pen is mightier than the sword” didn’t bother commenting on how the pencil fit into that discussion. Granted, a pencil isn’t generally thought of as a warfighting ...

The Dornier Do 17 began the war as a fast and innovative bomber. In early campaigns, it proved effective and helped spearhead blitzkrieg tactics. But during the Battle of Britain, its weaknesses ...