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The Sherman Tank – Beast or Bust?

View of a pair of M4 Sherman tanks as they manouver through smoke during a training exercise, July 1942.

The Sherman tank is one of the most well-known tanks involved in WWII, alongside the German Tiger and Soviet T-34. In the decades after the…

Konstanz: The German City That Tricked the Allies Into Thinking It Was Part of Switzerland

View of Konstanz from the water + Rubble strewn across a city

Air raids were a common occurrence during World War II. Cities across Europe were subjected to nighttime bombings aimed at throwing their military forces off…

The Only MoH Awarded For Actions During The Battle Of Midway

The Battle of Midway is regarded as one of the finest and most influential naval victories in history. The battle took place in June 1942…

Air Force Puts Retirement Plan On Hold After Congress Rejects Cuts To Older Aircraft

Clare Fitzgerald
An A-10 Thunderbolt II in the air with the wing of a KC-135 in the foreground

The United States Air Force has announced it has put its plans to move and retire a portion of its oldest aircraft on hold after…

US Withdrawal Leaves The Afghan Air Force Fixing Planes Via Zoom

Col. Salim Razmindah walks towards his aircraft to begin his mission from Kabul Airbase, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, May 9, 2021. The Afghan Air Force, which the U.S. and its partners has nurtured to the tune of $8.5 billion since 2010, would now be the government's spearhead in its fight against the enemy.

The ongoing withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, which according to Joe Biden will be completed by the end of August, is putting the future…

From The Tank Museum: Exclusive Haynes Manuals Reprinted

side view of Matilda tank

The Matilda Haynes Manual, published by Haynes exclusively for The Tank Museum, shares an insight into the design, construction, and combat use of the Matilda…

Cats Served As Mascots, Pest Control… Oh, and Gas Detectors

French soldier lying in the entrance to a dugout, watching a cat eat

In recent years, cats have been the subject of immense online fame. Users can’t get enough of their adorable faces and “toe beans” – and…

Cordelia Cook Was The First Woman To Earn Both A Bronze Star And A Purple Heart

Cordelia E. Cook was a woman who was in the U.S. Army at a time when women could not serve in frontline duties and were…

The Douglas A-20 Havoc — One Of The US’ Most Versatile Medium Bombers

Converted A-20G and operated by 46th Bombardment Group from 8th April 1944 to August 1945.

During WWII, every aircraft in America’s roster of medium bombers was excellent. These were the B-26 Marauder, the B-25 Mitchell, and the A-20 Havoc. The…

People Are Not Happy After Veterans Affairs Used A Gender-Neutral Version Of Its Motto

Clare Fitzgerald

In a recent federal document, the Department of Veterans Affairs changed the wording of its official motto. While the VA has come out to say…

Lawyers Argue Over Fines After Antique Tank Removed From Pensioner’s Basement

Five German soldiers preparing the 1943 Panther tank for loading

While most pensioners spend their retirement vacationing, there are some who prefer to dedicate their time to collecting war memorabilia. While seemingly harmless, there are…

Impressive Facts About The ‘Losers’ Of The Space Race

Yuri Gagarin, Russian cosmonaut, 1961.

The Space Race was a battle between the U.S. and Soviet Union that was fought with brains, science, and technology in the cold expanse of…