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“Invisible”? Apparently Not – F-35 Stealth Fighter Tracked by Website in Real Time

The F-35, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, is the most expensive weapons program in the history of the United States. President Donald Trump has publicly praised…

Jewish Partisans Defied the Nazis then the Soviets: The Bielski Brothers

Nowogódek was formerly located in Eastern Poland, but today is part of Belarus. Over many centuries it has also been under Russian rule and others.…

“I just wanted to help” – U.S. Army World War II Veteran was in First Wave at Omaha Beach

War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and author of several historical works. His books…

Waste of Resources – The Never Deployed German Carrier Graf Zeppelin with Photos

The Graf Zeppelin was one of two major German aircraft carriers. It was named after the German airship designer Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin. This aircraft…

Jack of All Trades – 28 PHOTOS Show Why EVERYONE Used the Universal “Bren” Carrier

With over 100,000 built by 1960 within and outside of the United Kingdom, the Universal Carrier is the most produced armored vehicle in history. The…

“The Marines and Tet” – A Photographic Exhibition Not to Miss

Almost 50 years ago, a young 20-year-old photographer, working for Stars and Stripes Magazine, took a series of iconic photographs during the Tet Offensive in…

Epic 1st Warship Battle of WWII Demonstrated a Truly International Conflict – River Plate

The first naval battle of the Second World War, the Battle of the River Plate was a symbolically important encounter. British ships clashed with a…

The Father of Jet Planes – The German Me 262 in 21 Photos

The development of weapons during the Second World War often laid a foundation for the technology that remains in use to this day. In a…

Amazing Escape – Soviet Prisoners Stole a German Plane and Flew Home

During the Second World War, there were several truly successful escapes from German captivity. Being corralled in captivity, many of the prisoners were not willing…

Which is Your Favorite? – Famous Charges in History

With the enemies’ formation looking impenetrable and the odds continuously climbing higher in their favor, the battle would take on the shapes and colors of…

Must See Video: Normandy Vets Return to France Compliments of the Best Defense Foundation

Making a Remarkable Journey Back The Best Defense Foundation recently took several American WWII veterans back to Normandy this summer where they had served 74…

How to Stop a Tiger in 25 Photos – The Soviet SU-85 Tank Destroyer

After the appearance of the German tanks Tiger and Panther, the Soviet command needed effective techniques to combat them. The existing SU-152 and SU-122 self-propelled…