Turner Collins
@turner-collins
Turner has always had a passion for history and a love of sharing this with others. Having worked with a number of museums on his native Vancouver Island he hopes that his interest proves infectious with others. Having completed his BA in History in 2021 he looks forwards to continuing with his academic learning in pursuit of a MA. When possible he loves to travel, seeking to gather as many new experiences as possible wherever he can.
What Happened on D-Day? (The Battle for Normandy)
Beyond the five beaches of Normandy and D-day itself, the brutal Operation Overlord spanned just shy of three months of intense fighting.
How did Erwin Rommel Earn the Nickname ‘Desert Fox’?
Johannes Erwin Eugen Rommel exists as the most prominent German military officer in history. But was his nickname 'Desert Fox' well earned?
Erwin Rommel: The Renowned Military Officer’s Downfall
Field Marshall Erwin Rommel, Germany's most famous military officer, would become embroiled in an assassination attempt on Hitler himself, leading to his own death and cementing his place in history.
Collaborationist or “Neutral”: What Was Vichy France?
After its fall in 1940, France was essentially split into three parts. While the Free French and German-occupied sections are often focused on, less attention is given to Vichy France.
The Franco-Prussian War: Rearranging Europe’s Map (Again)
The Franco-Prussian war of 1870 culminated in a new rising power, the North German Confederation, which formed one of Europe's greatest modern powers: Germany.
Operation Overlord: The Planning & Preparation That Led up to D-Day
D-Day: the most well-known military engagement in history. This invasion would begin the Western Front of World War II and lead to the liberation of France.
Bulgaria vs. Everyone? Here’s What Happened in the Second Balkan War
In the wake of the First Balkan War, the uneasy alliance of the Balkan League was left in shambles with the Ottomans defeated, and the former allies turned on themselves.
Wojtek: The Bear who Fought for Poland in World War II
During the Second World War, the Polish army, freed from Soviet captivity, found itself with a unique and memorable recruit: Wojtek the bear.
The Wartime Origins of Winnie-the-Pooh
A literary icon for young people across the world, Winnie-the-Pooh might never have come to be without a Canadian's involvement in the First World War.
Kicking the Ottomans out of Europe: The First Balkan War
In 1912, several nations in the Balkans banded together to remove the Ottoman Empire in the oft-forgotten First Balkan War, a mere year before the outbreak of World War I.
Lion of Africa: The Man Who Told Hitler to Go F*** Himself
Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck, also known as the Lion of Africa, was one of Germany's most prestigious and well-respected generals both during and after World War I.
The Battle of Monte Cassino: Italy’s Monastery Fortress
The Battle of Monte Cassino was one of the Italian Campaign's most brutal fights, lasting four months and leading to catastrophic destruction.