Atomic Veterans: The Troops America Used As Nuclear Guinea Pigs Following World War II
On August 6, 1945, the world changed forever when a Boeing B-29 Superfortress, piloted by Col. Paul Tibbets, dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima.…
The Story Behind Radar’s Departure From ‘M*A*S*H’
M*A*S*H (1972-83) is one of the most beloved shows to ever air on television – and how could you not like it? The characters are…
Oliver Hazard Perry Shipyard Vying to Become New Home of the USS Halyburton (FFG-40)
If you travel across the United States, it’s likely you will come across the many decommissioned submarines and ships that have been given new life…
US Navy SEAL Solomon Atkinson Embodied the Spirit of Dedicated Military Service
There have been an innumerable amount of US Navy SEALs who’ve served since the 1960s, but few have earned themselves the reputation of Solomon Atkinson.…
Glen Doherty: The CIA Contractor and Retired US Navy SEAL Who Bravely Faced Militants In Benghazi
On the evening of September 11, 2012, militants launched an attack on the State Department’s mission facility in Benghazi, Libya. The ensuing firefight, which also…
MoH Recipient Larry Taylor Disregarded a Direct Order and Saved a Four-Man Reconnaissance Team
The Medal of Honor has been handed out to just over 3,500 servicemen since its inception during the American Civil War. It’s a symbol of…
North American B-25 Mitchell: The Most Produced American Medium Bomber of World War II
The North American B-25 Mitchell was an American twin-engine medium bomber that saw service throughout the Second World War. Flying in all theaters of the…
History of Malbork Castle: From the Teutonic Knights to the Second World War
Malbork Castle has a long and rich history that makes it deserving of its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 13th-century castle is…
The Movies That Made Kirk Douglas One of the War Genre’s Best
Kirk Douglas was a Hollywood legend, with many of his movies about war and military-related topics. He began his career in 1946 after serving with…
Zone Rouge: The WWI-Era Battlefields That Are Still Dangerous Over 100 Years Later
Zone Rouge – or the “Red Zone” – is a chain of former battlefields across northeastern France that the government has cordoned off due to…
Michael Caine Became a Staple of the War Movie Genre With These Releases
Sir Michael Caine is a legend of the silver screen, with many of his appearances being in war- and military-related movies. He began acting in…
Roddie Edmonds: The NCO Who Risked His Life to Save Hundreds of Jewish-American POWs
A number of Americans risked their lives to save those in trouble during the Second World War, but few were as brave as Master Sgt.…