These US Military Jets Accidentally Shot Themselves Down
As a rule, most aircraft armed with offensive weapons either attack ground targets or other aircraft. Over the past century, we have gotten pretty good…
Monument Dedicated to Medal of Honor Recipients to Be Built in Arlington
US President Joe Biden has signed a bill authorizing the construction of a monument in Washington, D.C. dedicated to the recipients of the Medal of…
Elvis Presley’s Service in the US Army Helped His Popularity Skyrocket
A number of Hollywood’s biggest stars were drafted into the US Army during the middle part of the 20th century. This includes the King of…
Dwight Johnson: Medal of Honor Recipient and Vietnam War Hero
On January 15, 1968, Dwight Johnson transformed into a one-man army after the tank he was driving became immobilized while under intense enemy fire. He…
Eric James Brindley Nicolson Showed Great Skill In a Showdown with a Bf 110
Eric James Brindley Nicolson was a member of the British Royal Air Force (RAF) who was awarded the nation’s highest honor: the Victoria Cross. As…
How Christmas was Celebrated at Home and on the Front During World War II
Christmas is a time everyone looks forward to – especially when a war is raging on. It could be argued the celebrations are of even…
Leonard Funk: One of the Most Decorated Paratroopers of World War II
On September 5, 1945, Leonard Funk Jr. was awarded the United States’ highest distinction: the Medal of Honor. He earned the award during action earlier…
The Wreck of the USS Johnston (DD-557) Was Once the Deepest Ever Recorded
The USS Johnston (DD-557) was a destroyer that saw service with the US Navy during World War II. She saw the most activity in the…
Drew Dix: The First Special Forces Member to Receive the Medal of Honor
Drew Dix was an American Special Forces member who famously fought in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive. Dix successfully fought his way through a city…
The Tragic Crash that Took Out the B-24 “Hot Stuff” and Its Crew
Over three months before the B-17 Memphis Belle completed 25 missions, the B-24 Liberator “Hot Stuff” had already returned home from its 25th mission. The…
Did Joseph Stalin Really Send KGB Agents to Assassinate John Wayne?
Everyone loves a good American Western, including Joseph Stalin. The Soviet dictator was a fan of the genre, but wasn’t too fond of its biggest…
Here’s Why the US Didn’t Attempt To Match Russia’s Titanium Submarines
In 1968 the Soviet Union produced a revolutionary new class of submarines; the Alfa-class. These vessels incorporated a number of advanced and innovative features that…