Queen Elizabeth II Met with a Number of World Leaders During Her Reign
Queen Elizabeth II reigned over the United Kingdom and British Commonwealth for just over 70 years, and during that time she met with a number…
Want Your Name in The Tank Museum’s M4 Sherman Guide? Now’s Your Chance!
The Tank Museum is known for its impressive tank guides, with its latest, The Tank Museum Guide to the Sherman M4 Medium Tank, slated for…
The Tank Museum Makes Final Push for M47 Patton Restoration Campaign
The Tank Museum has been running a fundraising campaign in support of its planned restoration of a Cold War-era M47 Patton, and with a substantial…
The Tank Museum to Recreate Capture of Infamous German Tank at Tiger Day Spring
The Tank Museum is gearing up for Tiger Day, its twice-yearly showcase of the world’s only running Tiger I tank and other World War II-era…
The Names of 425,000 Individuals Who Collaborated With the Germans in World War II Have Been Released
For the first time, the names of 425,000 individuals who collaborated with the Germans during the occupation of the Netherlands in World War II have…
Who Are the Latest Korean and Vietnam War Veterans to Receive the Medal of Honor?
The Medal of Honor is the highest decoration that can be bestowed by the US military. It’s a symbol of gallantry in times of war…
Before Serving in the White House, Jimmy Carter Made a Name for Himself in the US Navy
Former US President Jimmy Carter passed away on December 29, 2024. The 100-year-old politician, humanitarian and peanut farmer lived a long and fulfilled life alongside…
Why Does NORAD Track Santa Claus?
Imagine a child dialing a phone number, hoping to reach the one and only Santa Claus, only to connect with the North American Aerospace Defense…
Tom Cruise Receives the US Navy’s Top Civilian Honor
Tom Cruise is known for a host of movie roles, among them Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in the Top Gun franchise. The films, which premiered in…
XM7: The US Army’s Powerful New Standard-Issue Rifle Can Break Through Body Armor
The US Army has begun fielding its replacement for the 1990s-era M4 Carbine, marking a major step in the evolution of infantry weaponry. Developed under…
Vietnam Veteran and Second-Longest Held POW in American History to Receive Congressional Gold Medal
Hundreds of US service members were taken by the North Vietnamese (NVA) and held prisoner during the Vietnam War. What makes Everett Alvarez, Jr. unique…
Operation Catechism: Demise of the German Battleship Tirpitz
When asked about Germany’s best warships during the Second World War, odds are Bismarck and Tirpitz come to mind. These behemoths, with their over 50,000-ton…