Trailblazing Tankers Remembered – The Tank Museum Opens VC Exhibition
Descendants of the four WWI tank crew who were awarded the VC. (l-r) Ian Robertson, great nephew of Clement Robertson, Peter Harbinson, great nephew of…
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),…
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…
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,…
Russian Audie Murphy – Mikhail Kuyukov: Hero of the Soviet Union
During the Great Patriotic War, 11,657 people were awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. Of these, 3,051 were rewarded posthumously, and among…
Vietnam War Living History: Stories Of War From Those Who Fought
The Duke Museum of Military History in Rome, Georgia, has an ambitious plan to collect war stories from veterans of America’s wars. Presently, the museum…
Silent Service Game Changers – The Advent of Nuclear-Powered Submarines
Nuclear powered submarines were a major leap from the conventional submarines in terms of speed, refueling intervals, air dependence and underwater endurance ratings. Current generations…