Tragically Unlucky – The Sad Tale of the USS Sculpin
The conventions for naming American submarines depends on the time when they were commissioned and the type they were. Today, submarines are generally named after…
1st Texas At Antietam – 80% Losses and Their Unique Flag on America’s Costliest Day
This is the first in a series of posts, as guest blogger Justin Martin counts down to the September 17 anniversary of Antietam, still America’s…
HMS Churchill Sunk by U-Boats but the Bridgeplate is Preserved in Devon
“Never change a ship’s name!” warns seafaring lore. However, for the first U.S. Navy destroyer to be christened as USS Herndon (DD 198), its transfer…
The Formidable Panzer V “Panther” with 25 Photos
The German medium tank Panzerkampfwagen V was used by the Wehrmacht in the second half of World War II, from the summer of 1943 until the…
Defeating the “Impossible” – 5 Impregnable Fortresses the Russians Conquered
There is an old anecdote about the Russian army historically – Give them an ordinary task and they will fail. Give them an “impossible” task…
Destroying the Battleship Musashi – 19 Torpedo and 17 Bomb Hits from 259 Aircraft
The Japanese battleship Musashi–named in honor of the ancient Japanese province of Musashi, today the Tokyo Metropolis–was the second battleship of the Yamato-class, and was the…
Crusading Against Christians – The Failed 4th Crusade’s Destruction of Constantinople
The Fourth Crusade was an armed military expedition convened by Pope Innocent III, which took place from the year 1202 until 1204 and was intended…
Unbelievable Submarine Escape Proven True – John Capes’ Story of Unsung Heroism in WWII – Wreckage Video
Not every hero gets the recognition he or she deserves. Often, some heroes pass on and will never be remembered in history books. Such is…
Smart Weapons in Desert Storm
The Gulf War of 1991 saw “smart weapons” play a key role in ensuring victory for the coalition forces. Missiles could now “think” and navigate…
The Exocet Anti-Ship Missile – A Game Changer
Generally speaking, when large and powerful nations go to war with each other, they generally use weapons or weapons systems designed themselves or by close…
Zina – Germans Took Her Hands and Legs but She Inspired Her Nation
“You have been riveted to a hospital bed, but you can firmly say that you were in the forefront of fighters, tankmen, pilots and artillerymen…
Evolution of the Sidearm – The History of the Pistol
The first use of hand cannons in Europe is credited to the Hussites during the Bohemian revolution. Their efficacy in battle changed European warfare a…