The USS Alaska (CB-1) Was the US Navy’s Impractical Warship
The USS Alaska (CB-1) was a large, powerful and extremely capable ship built during the Second World War. Going by statistics alone, one could easily…
How the Soviet Polikarpov Po-2 Biplane Went From Crop Plane to Lethal Weapon
The Soviet Polikarpov Po-2 plane was initially designed to be a crop duster but ended up being surprisingly essential for the Soviets during the Second…
Marina Raskova: The First Soviet Woman To Become A Professional Air Navigator
Meet Marina Raskova, the brainchild behind the little-known all-female night bomber regiment during the Second World War. These ‘night witches’ were so feared that any…
America’s Oldest World War II Veteran Has Died at the Age of 112
The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana has announced the passing of Lawrence Brooks, the oldest World War II veteran in the US –…
Remains Discovered In Poland Could Be Members of Elite WWII-Era Reconnaissance Group
Work is currently underway to identify two sets of remains discovered in Poland. It’s believed they date back to the Second World War and could…
These Are the Salaries Paid to US Troops During Each War
Being a member of the US Army is one of the most valiant careers a person can choose. However, the job hasn’t always paid as…
Meet the German Agent in Hollywood Who Altered Iconic Movies
What was Hollywood’s real stance towards Nazi Germany in the decade leading up to the Second World War? In the 1930s, the American film industry…
Video Footage Shows Extent of Damage Caused by Fighting in WW1
We have all seen photos of the devastating damage left in the wake of the First World War. Cities that were reduced to rubble, large…
Five Celebrated Military Commanders Who Might Not Live Up To Their Hype
Nearly all notable military leaders are surrounded by controversy, usually from those who think they were great – and those who think they weren’t. As…
The USS Intrepid Survived Four Kamikaze Attacks And Continued In Service For Decades
The USS Intrepid was an Essex-class aircraft carrier built during WWII. Initially operating in the Pacific Theatre, Intrepid would end up serving a wild 30-year…
America’s Black Hawk Helicopter Still Has A Lot Of Work To Do
The famous and long-lasting UH-60 Black Hawk, which has been flying since the 1970s, will likely remain in service until the 2030s. The airframe is…
Why WWII’s M1 Carbine was Ahead of Its Time
The M1 Carbine was a small, lightweight weapon that found itself in the hands of many Allied soldiers during WWII. Its relatively small cartridge led…