Mauser C96: One of Germany’s Most Iconic Firearms
The Mauser C96 is an iconic firearm that is one of three extremely famous pistols to come out of Germany, with the others being the…
The Skipjack-Class Gave the US Navy An Edge in Underwater Combat
The Skipjack-class of American submarine was developed in the 1950s, bringing about a host of revolutionary features that became standard for future vessels. Named after…
The Uzi was One of the World’s Most Popular Submachine Guns
The Uzi submachine gun is a weapon famous the world over. An icon of cinema, it’s of choice for gangsters, policemen and, of course, the…
The USS Antietam (CV-36) Earned Two Battle Stars During the Korean War
The USS Antietam (CV-36) was a member of the Essex-class of American aircraft carriers built during World War II. The class overall was very successful,…
Here’s Why Flying Aircraft Carriers Didn’t Work
Since World War II, aircraft carriers have been a naval staple, due to their ability to carry immense firepower and attack targets hundreds of miles…
UH-60A Black Hawk Helicopter Flies Without Pilots
For the first time, a Black Hawk helicopter has flown without a single human on board. The computer-piloted test was conducted as part of the…
The Type B Bus ‘Pigeon Loft’ Was A Strange Sight on the Western Front
Over time, there have been some odd vehicles seen on battlefields, but few were as eye-catching as the Type B Bus “Pigeon Loft.” The Allied…
The Lockheed U-2 Could Have Been a Threat to Navies with This Proposed Addition
The Lockheed U-2 is one of the oldest aircraft still in service, outliving its much more advanced siblings, including the SR-71. The silent, secretive plane…
Why Did Flying Boats Experience a Dip in Popularity Following WWII?
Starting from as soon as man conquered flight to the end of the Second World War, flying boats were an extremely popular type of aircraft.…
The First Successful Drone Strike Occurred in 1944
One of the longest-running missions that have continued throughout warfare is finding ways to reduce human involvement in conflicts. Today, drones have enabled this goal…
FG-42: The ‘Fallschirmjäger 42’ German Paratrooper Rifle
The FG 42 was a powerful automatic rifle developed by the Germans during WWII and served in a similar role to the Browning Automatic Rifle…
The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 ‘Sturmböcke’ Was Designed to Take On the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
In the early stages of World War II, aerial combat over Europe was dominated by two particular aircraft: the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Supermarine Spitfire.…