Erich Hartmann: The Most Successful Fighter Ace of All Time
Despite to horridness of their cause, the pilots of the German Army were among the most successful of the Second World War. The most storied…
The 5 Most Effective Infantry Weapons Still Being Used Today
Thanks to the development and refinement of weapons, infantry warfare changed dramatically over the course of the 20th Century. Assault weapons that were once heavy…
Panzerfaust 3: Germany’s Modern Tank-Piercing Grenade Launcher
The lightweight and portable Panzerfaust 3 has been in the news as of late due to its use in the ongoing conflict between Russia and…
The Contentious History of Russia-Ukraine Relations
The history of Russia-Ukraine relations is a contentious one. The pair’s relationship dates back long before the creation of the Soviet Union and has continued…
Bootlegger David Marshall Williams Helped Invent the M1 Carbine
Great ideas can come from a variety of places. Take the M1 Carbine, for example. Prominently used in World War II, Korea and Vietnam, it…
The M79 Grenade Launcher Had Its Benefits and Drawbacks
The M79 grenade launcher was known by many names, including the “Thumper-Gun” and the “Bloop Tube” – Australians even called it the “Wombat Gun.” Resembling…
8 Fierce Historical Military Figures Most People Haven’t Heard About
History is filled with so many fierce fighters that it’s not surprising some have been largely forgotten following their service. Here are eight of the…
The 5 Deadliest Aircraft Carrier Fighters of All Time
The Italo-Turkish War in 1911-12 was the first to feature aerial bombardments. World War I, which began a few years later, also featured a fair…
The Amazing Life of Eugene Bullard: Boxer, Nightclub Owner and Military Pilot
Eugene Bullard was the first Black American military pilot, flying combat missions for France during the First World War. He left the United States with…
The Type B Bus ‘Pigeon Loft’ Was A Strange Sight on the Western Front
Over time, there have been some odd vehicles seen on battlefields, but few were as eye-catching as the Type B Bus “Pigeon Loft.” The Allied…
John Singlaub: Special Operations Legend and Anti-Communist Crusader
There are few US military generals who have as storied and controversial a career as Major General John Singlaub. He fought in three wars before…
5 Top Secret Military Bases That Changed History
The world’s military superpowers are known for being secretive when it comes to their operations, so it’s no surprise there are numerous formerly-secret bases located…