USS Independence (CVL-22): The First Dedicated Night Carrier of the US Navy
A number of vessels took part in the fighting that occurred in the Pacific Theater during the Second World War. Among the most unique was…
Blohm & Voss BV 141: The Asymmetrical German Aircraft That Shouldn’t Have Been Able to Fly – But Did
The Blohm & Voss BV 141 was designed as a tactical reconnaissance aircraft. While passed over by the German Air Ministry for the Focke-Wulf Fw…
USS Salt Lake City (CA-25): The Decorated Heavy Cruiser That Made Waves In the Pacific
The fighting in the Pacific Theater during the Second World War showed the might of the US Navy. Among those to distinguish themselves was the…
These Are the Largest US Warships Ever Built
From stealth to firepower and stamina, these floating technological marvels seemingly defy the laws of physics, and with a goal of creating a 350-ship fleet…
Polish Submarines Nicknamed the ‘Terrible Twins’ Struck Fear Into the German and Italian Navies
The United States and United Kingdom were undoubtedly best known for their navies during the Second World War. There were, of course, others involved in…
USS Pueblo (AGER-2): The Only Commissioned US Navy Ship Currently Held Captive
The USS Pueblo (AGER-2) was captured at a time when the US military was deep in the trenches of the Vietnam War. The United States didn’t…
Russia’s Only Aircraft Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov Catches Fire
According to news agency TASS, a minor fire broke out on the Admiral Kuznetsov, Russia’s only aircraft carrier, while it was dry-docked in the arctic…
Loss of the SS Cap Arcona: The German Prison Ship Sunk By the RAF with 5,000 Concentration Camp Prisoners Onboard
The SS Cap Arcona was at the heart of one of the largest loss of life incidents during the Second World War. Compared to events where…
Royal Thai Navy Warship HTMS Sukhothai Sinks During Severe Weather, 31 Still Missing
The Royal Thai Navy has announced the warship HTMS Sukhothai (FS-442) has sunk in the Gulf of Thailand after getting caught in a storm that…
Amazing Discovery – Captured T-34 Found Decades After It Was Abandoned By the German Army
In the decades since the end of the Second World War, thousands of discoveries have been made. From sunken ships and downed aircraft to unexploded…
Photos That Showcase the Durability of American Aircraft During World War II
Given the numerous theaters American aircraft flew in throughout World War II, it’s no wonder the majority suffered extensive damage at the hands of the…
IJN Shinano: The Largest Warship Ever Sunk By a Submarine
The Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) laid down many large ships during the Second World War. One was IJN Shinano, a Yamato-class ship that was converted…