Ghost Blimp Mystery of WWII – Crashed in San Francisco & Crew Was Never Found
For the inhabitants of the west coast of the United States, the first months of 1942 were filled with paranoia. The sudden and ruthless attack…
24 Rounds a Minute? US Army Seeks New Mortar Capabilities
The US Army is looking into improvements in their existing 120mm mortar abilities. They have posted a request online for the industry to develop new…
It’s Been Emotional: Potential Replacement for Time-served TNT on the Cards
For more than a century, TNT has been the explosive of choice for the world’s military powers. Since its explosive capabilities were discovered in 1891,…
Tricky Business – Amazing Video & Photos of In-air Refueling and its Long History
Since its inception, in-air refueling has turned out to be an essential aspect of air force practice. Air forces around the world have adopted this…
The Mysterious Darwin Tunnels Two Are Even Abandoned in the Rainforest
Many people have heard the rumors about the tunnels under Darwin, Australia. Two are open to the public, but there may be as many as…
How Firearms Changed Japan’s Way of War
For most of its existence prior to the nineteenth century, Japan lived in relative isolation. Foreigners sporadically contacted the remote nation, but until 1853, the…
Want to Experience Being a Crew Member on a B17? Great Footage Too
It’s hard to imagine what World War II bomber pilots experienced during their service. A pilot’s work was a risky business. They battled not only…
Custer’s Last Stand Still Famous For Its Ineptitude
The Battle of Little Big Horn is easily one of the most famous military conflicts of 19th century America. Books have been written about it,…
All Apache Helicopters Get Emergency Retrofit for US Army
The US Army has ordered emergency retrofits on AH-64E Apache helicopters in order to verify that the fasteners on their rotor blades are not defective.…
“Duck and Cover” – Futile Measures, or a Life-Saving Plan?
Every American who went to school in the 1950s or 60s will remember air raid drills, the “Duck and Cover” slogan, and talk of fallout…
Crazy! They Started a Bloody War Over a Bucket
Wars have been fought for all kinds of reasons: political ideology, religion, and territory, to name but three. A reason that seems perfectly reasonable to…
Tracking Santa and Nuclear Missiles – 5 Interesting Facts About NORAD
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is an organization run by the governments of Canada and the United States. Its function is to constantly…