S-Mine: Nicknamed ‘Bouncing Betty,’ It Struck Fear Into Allied Soldiers
The S-mine, originally named the Schrapnellmine, was a German bounding mine used extensively by Wehrmacht troops throughout the Second World War. When detonated, it thrust…
Citizens Fleeing Over Russia’s Mobilization Efforts, Conscripts Given Rusty Weapons
With the Russo-Ukrainian War entering its seventh month, reports coming out of Russia have suggested the country’s Armed Forces are being equipped with rusty, secondhand…
South Korean Court to Issue Verdict Over Reparations Dating Back to Japanese Colonial Rule
South Korea’s Supreme Court is anticipated to release its verdict regarding the seizure of assets from Japanese companies whose operations date back to when the…
USS Jacob Jones (DD-61) Found After a Century; First US Destroyer to Be Sunk By An Enemy Vessel
On December 6, 1917, the Tucker-class destroyer USS Jacob Jones (DD-61) was sailing from Brest, France to Queenstown, Ireland. However, the ship never reached its…
The US Air Force Lost An Atomic Bomb Over the Canadian Wilderness
“Broken arrow” is the term used when a nuclear weapon is stolen, lost or unintentionally detonated. It was first used in 1950, when an American…
The MI5 Used Falcons to Catch German Carrier Pigeons
The use of pigeons on the battlefield is often associated with the First World War. Homing pigeons, in particular, were used the most, with the…
The US Army Once Tried to Turn a Nerf Football Into a Grenade
The Cold War was a time of near constant military innovation. The frequent advancement of weapons of war required a fast response, which sometimes meant…
The British Were Harvesting Soldiers’ Organs During WWI
A book by Canadian historian Tim Cook has brought to light some disturbing evidence regarding a British program that saw the harvesting of slain Canadian…
Teresio Martinoli: The Italian Ace Who Flew for Both Sides During WWII
For those who won the war, their flying aces go down in history for their brave actions and heroic deeds. Even those who didn’t win…
5.56 vs 7.62: Which is the Better Long Distance Round?
5.56 x 45 mm vs 7.62 x 39 mm; when it comes to ammunition, these two cartridges are among the most prolific and well-known. They’re…
Swiss Lawmakers Approve Controversial Purchase of F-35A Fighters
Lawmakers in Switzerland have voted to move forward with the controversial purchase of 36 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lighting IIs. The deal will go ahead without…
King Charles III Has An Extensive Military Background – He Was Even A Commando!
Following in the footsteps of his father, grandfather and two great-grandfathers, the current British Monarch served an extensive career in the military. It spanned across…