131,553 Allied Pilots and Airmen Trained in the ‘Aerodrome of Democracy’
At the outset of the Second World War, the United Kingdom was faced with many problems, one of which was how to train the aircrews…
The History of Fragging in the US Military
Leading a group of soldiers during wartime is a massive responsibility, and the decisions made can often mean the difference between life and death for…
The Powerful Speech Dwight D. Eisenhower Delivered to Allied Troops Invading Normandy
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force, was among those who helped execute the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6,…
The Germans Had High Hopes for the Goliath Tracked Mine
It’s common today for bombings to be done via drone. This is an effective strategy for a number of reasons. The aerial vehicles don’t need…
Marine Harold Schultz Helped Raise the Flag at Iwo Jima – He Wasn’t Recognized Until 2016
The grainy black and white image of six US Marines raising the American flag at the summit of Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima is one…
USS Arizona Medal of Freedom Aims to Commemorate Battleship’s Crew and Legacy
The sinking of the USS Arizona (BB-39) during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, saw the deaths of 1,177 sailors and…
How the Baneberry Test Disaster Changed Underground Nuclear Testing
In the early morning of December 18, 1970, a nuclear bomb was lowered 900 feet underground at the US military’s Nevada Test Site. The bomb…
Seven Little-Known Facts Fans Need to Know About ‘Apocalypse Now’
When it was released in 1979, Apocalypse Now was unlike any war movie the public had ever seen, forever changing the genre. The film, written by…
Historic Deception and Camouflage Techniques Used By Militaries
Deception and military subterfuge have been used throughout history. The aim is to give armies the upper hand by tricking the enemy. The practice dates…
Bastogne Was a Defining Moment for the 101st Airborne Division
The “Screaming Eagles” of the 101st Airborne Division proved their strength, stamina and heroism by pushing themselves to the absolute limit while undermanned and lacking…
Lt. Gen. Larry Jordan on His Military Career and the Service of African-Americans in WWI
The US military has a long and complicated history when it comes to the treatment of minorities within its ranks. While things have certainly improved,…
Did a Deep Sleep Cause Hitler to Lose the Second World War?
Adolf Hitler spent his whole adult life attempting to take control of Europe, and once he took power in the Rhine, he turned his sights…