Still Going Strong – The F-16 Fighting Falcon
Originally designed to give the United States Air Force (USAF) superiority in the air, the F-16 Fighting Falcon has developed into a multi-role aircraft fighting…
“Totally Fearless” Vietnam Hero Finally Awarded the Medal of Honor
A battalion of Marines who served in the Vietnam War was determined to see their leader, Sergeant John Canley (a gunnery sergeant at the time),…
Finders Keepers? Not Anymore – Court Rules France Owns Sunken Treasure
The old maxim, “finders keepers” has not held when it comes to sunken treasure found off the coast of Florida. A shipwreck was found by…
The End of Brutal Occupation – Liberation Day Celebrations on Guam
The air was thick with the smoke from Chamorro barbecue fires as United States Marines led a parade through the streets of Hagatna, Guam, to…
Egyptian Master General – Pharaoh Thutmose III And The Battle of Megiddo
Ancient Egypt had seen many Pharaohs come and go, several dynasties rise and fall, many amongst whom were great and truly remarkable but only a…
Floating Combat Cities – Evolution of Nuclear Carriers with 20 Awesome Photos
The Navy airbases at sea are a significant instrument in maintaining security of naval forces and also providing mobile support of operations inland. They are…
Instrument of the Famous “Night Witches” – The Versatile Soviet U2/Po-2 with 20 Photos
U-2 or Po-2 was a multi-purpose Soviet biplane developed by the Soviet aircraft designer Nikolai Polikarpov in 1927. It is one of the most massively…
Vintage HOG! 1918 Harley-Davidson to Visit National WWI Museum and Liberty Memorial During Cross-Country Trek
Crew from France to Bring Motorcycle to Museum and Memorial at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7 What: A team of motorcycle enthusiasts from France on…
WWII Bomb Disposal Hero – Painting Inspires New Book
A chance finding of a watercolor painting in a charity shop in Bexhill On Sea began a journey for former Head Teach Pat Strickson, leading…
Legendary One-Eyed Jan Zizka: Undefeated Leader in the Hussite Revolution
Jan Zizka was a talented and successful military tactician as well as a statesman without equal. He led the Hussites in the turbulent 14th century…
Paving the Way for Tank Development – Renault FT 17 in 30 Cool Photos
The French Renault FT was among the most influential and revolutionary tanks in history. Following the very poor performance of the French Schneider CA-1 tank…
Symbolizing the Fight Against Fascism – St. George’s Ribbon Unites the Russian People
Every war generates its symbols to commemorate its war dead. The British and the Commonwealth recognize the poppy, growing wild in the fields of Flanders,…