Phil Bucklew: The Father of US Naval Special Warfare
Following the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, individuals from all kinds of professions enlisted in the US military, including musicians, movie stars and athletes. Phil…
Kota Bharu: How Imperial Japan Conquered British Malaya in the Most Unlikely Way
Just 70 minutes before the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service commenced an attack on the United States naval base Pearl Harbor, another equally horrific battle…
The Night Vision Scope Gave the Americans a Much-Needed Edge on Okinawa
The Second World War saw the involvement of many superpowers, and the prolonged fighting forced the majority to make much-needed advancements to their weaponry and…
Germany Files Case Against Italy with UN’s Top Court Over WWII Reparations
The German government has filed a case against Italy with the United Nations’ International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding the two countries’ long-running dispute over…
David Hackworth: The Highly Decorated 101st Veteran Who Led Tiger Force In Vietnam
When he was still a teenager, David Hackworth decided that he wanted a life of adventure. And he certainly succeeded in accomplishing that feat. The…
A Shark Wreaked Havoc on the US Navy’s Nuclear Submarine Fleet
There are a number of reasons why submarines have been taken out of commission while scouring the depths of the ocean. These include hitting sea…
US Army Garrison Italy Replaces Birthday Cake Stolen from Italian Girl 77 Years Ago
Soldiers with US Army Garrison Italy have returned a birthday cake members of the 88th Infantry Division stole from a 13-year-old Italian girl 77 years…
Able Archer 83: The NATO Exercise That Nearly Sparked Nuclear War
NATO has always been a topic of contention between the west and Russia. This was especially true during the Cold War, when there were fears…
The M203 Grenade Launcher’s Decades of Service Are Proof of Its Effectiveness
Throughout the course of the Vietnam War, the US Army developed a number of grenade launchers to aid forces in Southeast Asia. One of those…
Here’s The Way German Commandos Rescued An Imprisoned Benito Mussolini
In the 1940s, Adolf Hitler didn’t have all that many friends. He did, however, consider Benito Mussolini of Italy to be among those in his…
British Tank Crew Survived Being Stuck in No Man’s Land for Three Days
The Third Battle of Ypres – better known as the Battle of Passchendaele – is famous for the difficult conditions the British had to contend…
Colditz Castle Was Turned Into a Prisoner of War Camp During the Second World War
Colditz Castle, located in the Saxony town of the same name, has a long history. Dating back to the Holy Roman Empire, it has been…